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Distilleries in Calgary

Alberta is rich with fresh glacier water and vast fields of grain, giving Calgary-based distilleries a delicious advantage when it comes to making farm-to-glass craft spirits. Calgary’s local craft distilleries range from upstarts like Confluence Distilling and Burwood Distillery that push boundaries when it comes to flavour and experimentation to award-winners like Eau Claire Distillery, constantly striving to create that perfect dram of whisky. Stop by these tasting rooms for a drink or to stock up your liquor cabinet — with so much to taste and explore, whether you’re a serious enthusiast or new to the world of craft beverages, you’re bound to find a spirit or cocktail that will suit your taste.

Burwood Distillery

Located in a historic building that was once part of Currie Barracks, Burwood Distillery  is co-owned and operated by two brothers looking to share the craft spirit traditions that they grew up with in Eastern Europe and an experienced master distiller with a background in microbiology. As a result, Burwood pushes the boundaries with its limited-edition whisky releases, seasonal flavoured gins, ready-to-drink cocktails and unique offerings like medica and honey eau de vie, made with honey from the distillery's own hives. Burwood also shares the cool casual Veranda restaurant with its co-tenant Vaycay Brewing Brew Co., which utilizes products from both businesses. 

Location: 2566 Flanders Ave SW

Bridgeland Distillery

Named after a historic neighbourhood on the north banks of the Bow River, Bridgeland Distillery is a bold business that specializes in brandy and grappa-like wine-based spirits and whiskies, including a “berbon” made with Alberta Taber corn blended with barley and wheat grown in nearby Penhold. As their whiskies mature, Bridgeland is also offering some fun tipples to tide fans over, including its surprisingly refreshing limoncello and an Amaro originally commissioned by the legendary Spolumbo’s deli. See it all firsthand with a tour of the inner-city distillery, which also serves as an events space.

Location: 77 Edmonton Trail

Confluence Distilling

Confluenc Distilling  came together as a passion project for some friends who love the combination of cocktails and community. Visit the distillery’s hip little tasting room to get a taste for the label’s laidback artisanal vibe, as well as its much beloved vodkas and gins. The signature Manchester gin (named after the neighbourhood the distillery lives in) and Headwater vodka make for the perfect base for a cocktail. Confluence also has some fun with products like its herbal Vinland aquavit and a selection of canned cocktails, including, in the true spirit of inclusivity, a non-alcoholic gin and tonic.

Location: 507 36 Ave SE

Last Best Brewing and Distilling

Calgarians most likely know Last Best Brewing and Distilling  as one of the city’s best brew pubs, but in addition to its very solid line of beers, the company quietly makes some fantastic spirits. After some experimentation with different gin formulas, Last Best now offers up three different gins with very distinctive tasting notes. Pop into the bustling Beltline pub for some drinks and tasty food and grab a few cans of ready-to-drink cocktails to go — each one is designed to make the most of the gins’ intrinsic flavours.

Location: 607 11 Ave SW

Visit Burwood Distillery and Vaycay Brewing under one roof at Veranda (photo credit: Travel Alberta/Erik McRitchie)

Learn about the Brandy, Whisky, and Grappa making processes on a Bridgeland Distillery tour (photo credit: Travel Alberta/Erik McRitchie)

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Eau Claire Distillery

Launching in 2014 after Alberta tweaked its liquor regulations to allow for small-batch spirits, this award-winning business bills itself as the province’s first craft distillery. Located in the town of Diamond Valley just a half hour from Calgary, Eau Claire Distillery pioneered the local grain-to-glass movement with a strong lineup of spirits that reflect the taste of Alberta’s terroir. Master Distiller Caitlin Quinn uses locally grown barley to create premium gins, vodkas, and whiskies (including a much-coveted single malt) as well as quirky blends like the prickly pear “EquinOx” vodka and a series of thirst-quenching canned cocktails. After a picturesque country drive out to the Western-themed distillery site, indulge the Prohibition Experience spirit tasting or enjoy some cocktails and bites in the Speakeasy bar next to the distillery.

Location: 113 Sunset Blvd SW, Turner Valley

Romero Distilling Co.

It’s rare to find rum distilleries in these parts since sugar cane isn’t grown in Alberta (or anywhere in Canada), but Romero Distilling Co.  keeps its local flair by tying its luxury rum to the story of Alberta’s Prohibition-era rum runners. Hear the story of bootlegger Emilio Picariello on a tour of the distillery, complete with archival photos and dramatic flourishes. The rum here, made with Canadian molasses, is rich and perfect for sipping neat, but you’d be missing out of you skipped out on one of the tasting room’s expertly prepared cocktails, made with local ingredients and designed to pay homage to Emilio and his crew.

Location: 688 Heritage Dr SE Unit 300

Skunkworks Distillery

While whisky is the gold standard for many craft distilleries, Skunkworks Distillery  takes a different approach, focusing on what it calls “the smoothest moonshine on any known planet.” Take a sip and you won’t believe that this premium moonshine is made from sugar beets, grown in Taber, Alberta. The Manchester tasting room is also a cool place to hang out in, with an eclectic vibe and an onsite music studio. More importantly, you’ll have a chance to truly appreciate an often-misunderstood spirit by sampling Skunkworks’ flagship moonshine, either straight-up or in flavours like orange, hibiscus, or lime.

Location: 4009 4 St SE

Starr Distilling

Starr Distilling  rebranded itself as a new distillery the spring of 2022, but its signature Love Summer vodkas have been on the market since 2016. Available in flavours like peach and raspberry, the eye-catching bottles have long been local favourites and are perfect in a fresh and fruity cocktail or as a flavour enhancer for sparkling wine. Try them out for yourself at Starr’s luxe tasting room, alongside the distillery’s menu of upscale comfort food. 

Location: 4127 6 St NE #15

Two Rivers Distillery

Inspired by the pristine waters of the Bow and Elbow rivers, Two Rivers Distillery  is all about clean and clear vodkas and gins, with some whimsical flavours thrown in to keep things interesting. Step into the tasting room and you’ll find European-themed décor, but the spirits are pure Alberta, taking advantage of the province’s bounty of barley. The signature 1875 Vodka named after the year Calgary was founded is a must, but you’ll also want to try the hibiscus flavoured Cockscomb gin and Spirit of the Gardener hybrid spirit made in collaboration with Calgary’s Village Brewery. Oddball flavours like jalapeno dill pickle vodka are best enjoyed in a cocktail and the tasting room has a long list of concoctions to deliver the full Two Rivers experience.

Location: 453 42 Ave SE

Visit the speakeasy next door to Eau Claire Distillery to sample the spirits in an elevated cocktail (photo credit: Travel Alberta/Katie Goldie)

Try unique flavours like Dill Pickle Vodka or Rhubarb Gin at Two Rivers Distillery

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Make 40 bottles of your own custom finsihed rum and get a custom brand on the cask that it was matured in. For more information on this tour offering and to book, please contact our Events Specialist.

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Can I combine tours? Yes you can. Groups often do this where only some of the people on the tour want to make their own bottle. To schedule just select the amount of people that you would like for each tour on the same time slot.

How early should I arrive? Please arrive 10 minutes before your scheduled tour time. This will give you time to sit down and relax for a few minutes before we get started. Should I tip my guide? If you have a great time and would like to show your appreciation with a tip, it will be graciously accepted. What can we do once the tour is complete? Stay for some food and drinks! We welcome your group to enjoy our prohibition themed cocktail bar. How do I book a Distillery Tour & Tasting or Custom Blend Tour for a group larger than 10 people? Please contact our Event Specialist at [email protected] and we will be in touch to accommodate your group for a private tour. Do you offer corporate tours? Yes we do. For more information on our Corporate Tour offerings and to book, please contact our Event Specialist at [email protected] .

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Situated 45 minutes southwest of downtown Calgary in the historic town of Turner Valley, Eau Claire Distillery is housed in the circa-1929 Turner Valley Movie Theatre and Dance Hall that in early days served as town hall, political rally centre, dance hall and community gathering spot.

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Located in a place of storied history, our distillery can speak to Turner Valley’s chequered and illustrious past. Today, Turner Valley is an idyllic town nestled in the most stunning foothills scenery in Alberta. Surrounded by huge ranches and farms, it has the Rocky Mountains as a backdrop and the beautiful Sheep River winding its way past the town from the mountains.

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6 Boozy Tours and Tastings in and Around Calgary

6 Boozy Tours and Tastings in and Around Calgary These breweries and distilleries will let you tour their facilities and taste their adult-only product. It’s a perfect activity for locals and visitors. By Caitlin Best June 23, 2015 Eau Claire Distillery’s tasting room is open Wednesday through Sunday.   Many…

These breweries and distilleries will let you tour their facilities and taste their adult-only product. It’s a perfect activity for locals and visitors.

Eau Claire Distillery’s tasting room is open Wednesday through Sunday.

Many people flock to the West Coast to appreciate the newest brewpubs and distillers but in recent years, southern Alberta’s craft scene has become infinitely more interesting. For people wanting the craft experience closer to home, here are a few worthy destinations complete with tours and tastings for some added education. 

Big Rock Brewery

This Calgary-based brewery is best known for its staple beers like Grasshopper and Traditional Ale but don’t overlook the rest of the Signature Series – including the Dunkelweizen and the Rhine Stone Cowboy Klsch Style Ale.  After all, Big Rock was one of the first breweries to make craft beer a “thing” in Alberta. 

Tours: Tours typically last for 60 minutes every weekend and cost $25 per person. 

Location: The brewery is in southeast Calgary just off 52 St. at 5555 76 Ave. S.E. 

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Eau Claire Distillery

Eau Claire Distillery has set up shop in the historic Turner Valley Theatre and the tours here are well worth the drive. The distillery has embraced what they call a “farm-to-glass” philosophy using Alberta grains and ingredients from the nearby Sheep River. 

Tastings:  The tasting room is open Wednesday through Sunday 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Private tours can be arranged. 

Location:  60 kilometres southwest of Calgary in Turner Valley’s old movie theatre. 

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The Grizzly Paw 

After a long day of hiking and adventuring, nothing tastes better than a beer at this Canmore establishment. Made with glacier-fed water, The Grizzly Paw brews mountain fresh beers that always guarantee to quench one’s thirst. First timers should definitely sample the Powder Hound Pilsner and Grumpy Beer Honey Wheat. This fall, the brewery is launching a distillery program. 

Tours: 45 to 60 minute tours run every weekend. Admission is $15. Call ahead for private tours.

Location: The 20,000 square foot facility is at 310 Old Canmore Rd. in Canmore. 

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Park Distillery

Welcome to Park Distillery and Restaurant: Banff’s newest place to eat, drink and play. Tour the restaurant, take in the distilling process alongside master distiller Matt Hendricks and stay for a spirits tasting afterwards. Did we mention the spirits pair perfectly with the campfire-inspired menu? And,  P ark’s retail shop will soon have an assortment of in-house vodka, gin and whisky for purchase.

Tours:  Daily tours at 3:30 p.m. start in July. Tastings are $20.  

Location: Right in the heart of Banff at 219 Banff Avenue. 

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Village Brewery

With aspirations to make community-minded ale, Village not only uses Alberta grains and barley, it also uses hops sourced from the neighbourhood of Bridgeland. These beers are ubiquitous within Calgary and are always a welcome addition to any outdoor city event. 

Tours: One-hour tours run every Saturday and cost $15 per person. 

Location:  The Brewery is in Manchester at 5000 12A St. S.E. 

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Wild Rose Brewery

Stopping for a meal or a drink at the Currie Barack’s brewpub is a popular thing to do in Calgary. However, to get the full experience, try the Beer 101 where your host will cover the brewery’s history, handy tasting tips and let you sample the classics like the Velvet Fog and WRaspberry Ale. 

Tastings: Beer 101 tastings are $29 per person and start at 1 p.m. on Sundays. Reservations are required.

Location:  The tap room is still in an airport hangar in Currie Barracks at 4580 Quesnay Wood Dr. S.W. 

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Two Rivers Distillery Tasting Room

Here at Two Rivers Distillery in Calgary Alberta, our tasting room is open and ready for you to come visit!  Join us for one of the many events we host from Cocktail Classes, to Paint Nights to Live Music and much more, or book the entire tasting room out for your private event!

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