Distillery Profile

Alberta Distillers

Alberta · Canada · Founded 1946 · Beam Suntory

Calgary-based distillery renowned for producing 100% rye whisky -- unusual in Canada where most 'rye' is actually blended grain. Home of Alberta Premium and the acclaimed Alberta Premium Cask Strength Rye (Jim Murray's World Whisky of the Year 2020). One of the few distilleries globally dedicated primarily to rye grain whisky.

Production

How it's made

Founded: 1946
Owner: Beam Suntory
Status: Active
Water Source: Rocky Mountain-sourced Bow River water
Production Capacity: 20,000,000 LPA

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