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Alberta Distillers distillery in Alberta, Canada
Alberta, Canada

Alberta Distillers

Canada's Rye Whisky Capital

Founded in 1946 by oil entrepreneur Frank McMahon, Alberta Distillers benefits from the province's exceptional rye grain. The cold Alberta winters and dramatic temperature swings create distinctive maturation conditions for the bold, spicy rye.

Est. 1946 Alberta, Canada Official Website
Founded
1946
Region
Calgary, Alberta
Owner
Beam Suntory
Mash Bill
100% rye

The Story

Founded 1946

The Alberta Style

100% rye whisky — bold, spicy, and unapologetically Canadian. Alberta's prairie rye and continental climate create a distinctive, full-flavoured rye quite different from American styles.

Signature Notes

Rye Spice Black Pepper Caramel Dried Fruit Mint Grain
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