Alberta Whisky Act

Effective May 22, 2026, the Alberta Whisky Act (Bill 24) establishes a legal standard, including input requirements and production criteria, for products labelled as 'Alberta Whisky'.

Participation is voluntary, and distillers may continue to produce whisky products that do not use this designation, provided they meet applicable Canadian whisky requirements.

Alberta Whisky Manufacturers (Updated August 7, 2026)

AgencyProduct NameProduct Code
Bridgeland DistilleryBridgeland Single Blend Whisky153511
 Bridgeland Taber Corn Whisky 101153507
 Bridgeland Taber Corn Whisky153509
 Glenbow Whisky Single Malt153506
 Innisfail Single Pot Still Whisky153495
Eau Claire Distilliery Ltd.Bronfman Reserve Cask151528
 EC AB Single Malt Whisky Batch 8150810
Hansen Distillery7 Year Northern Eyes Sherry Cask151011
 7 Year Northern Eyes Sherry Cask151012
 Alberta Legislative Whisky151994
Troubled Monk Brewery Ltd.GrainHenge Arrowwood III 50152334
 GrainHenge Arrowwood III 750151999
 GrainHenge Whisky Arrowwood III 750152000
True Wild DistilleryRoper's Hold Rye Whisky - 20 year152153
 Roper's Hold Rye Whisky - 20 yr152151
 Roper's Hold Rye Whisky-20 year152152
Uptrack Hospitality Ltd. (O/A Park Distillery)375ml Park Banff Rye Whisky153073
 DF Premium Whisky150369
 Park Canadian Maple Barrel Whisky151701
 Park Canadian Maple Barrel Whisky150365
 Park Premium Rye Whisky150368
Wild Life DistilleryAlberta Whisky Rye - Wild Life150844
 Alberta Whisky Sherry Malt - Wild Life150845
 Alberta Whisky Wheat - Wild Life150848

Standards

Products labelled as "Alberta Whisky" on or after May 22, 2026 must meet these requirements:

a) the spirit meets the standards for Canadian whisky established under the Food and Drug Regulations 

b) the production of the spirit takes place entirely in Alberta

c) at least 2/3 of the total weight of the cereal grain or cereal grain products used to produce the mash is grown in Alberta; 

d) the water used in the production of the spirit is obtained from a source or water supply in Alberta;

e) the spirit is not blended or modified after distillation other than by

  1. blending the spirit with flavouring that has been aged for not less than two years
  2. adding water that meets the standard in clause (d) to adjust the spirit to a required strength, or
  3. adding plain caramel.

Additional implementation guidance, including labelling requirements, will be posted as it becomes available.

AGLC is responsible for compliance and enforcement under the legislation.

Manufacturers interested in pursuing the “Alberta Whisky” designation can contact AGLC at product@aglc.ca.