FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Where is your distillery located?
Our distillery is located on the north side of the Bow river, across from downtown Calgary. It’s a 5 minutes walk from downtown Calgary. Address is 77 Edmonton Tr NE, Calgary, AB
Do I need a reservation for a tasting or tour?
While we love walk-ins, we recommend booking ahead for guided tours or for larger groups (6+) to ensure we have space at the tasting bar. You can book your experience directly through our online booking app.
IS the distillery family-friendly?
Yes! Our tasting room is family-friendly environments. While the spirits are for those 18+, we offer a selection of non-alcoholic locally-sourced fruit syrups and "mocktail" inspirations for the younger ones or designated drivers.
Is the distillery pet-friendly?
Yes, we love our well behaved furry friends on our patio!
What makes "Bridgeland Distillery" different from other distilleries?
We are an artisanal distillery. This means we use 100% locally grown Alberta grains—no neutral grain spirits, no artificial fillers, and no GNS (Global Neutral Spirit) bases. We celebrate the terroir of Alberta in every bottle.
Are your spirits gluten-free?
All of our brandies and liqueurs are naturally gluten-free. While our whiskies are distilled from grain, the distillation process generally removes gluten proteins; however, we always recommend consulting with a professional if you have a severe sensitivity.
Do you use artificial colors or flavors?
Never. The vibrant colour in our whisky comes from the barrel actions!
Do you ship across Canada?
Yes! We ship our award-winning spirits across Canada with standard flat rate shipping (for up to 3 bottles) of $27 across Canada
Can I order spirits to be shipped internationally or to the USA?
Due to current customs regulations, we only ship within Canada.
When is the next limited edition of the Artisan Collection?
Our Artisan Collection releases are highly anticipated and often sell out quickly. The best way to secure a bottle is to join our Newsletter, where subscribers get first-access notifications and pre-order opportunities.
How can I book a tour and tasting?
You can book your Tour via our website under “Book a tour”. If you have any questions or wish to book a private experience for groups of 10 or more, please email info@Bridgelanddistillery.com
Do you rent you Tasting Room for Private event
Yes!, we love hosting events in our distillery in Calgary ; It’s the perfect venue for your meeting, fundraiser, staff party, catered event, wedding, reception, cocktail party, or special occasion.
Our venue is available for your private event and equipped with a host of premium features to best serve the full capacity of your event. Please email info@Bridgelanddistillery.com for more information about our tasting room or to book a walk through.
Are you the most decorated craft distillery in Canada?
We haven’t counted but we have consistently won multiple awards in each competition we have entered so far since 2019. We took the most decorated distillery palm at many competitions we’ve entered.
Are you making everything yourself?
Yes! Every drop of spirits sold from here has been crafted from raw ingredients: Grapes or grains! We do mash, ferment, distill, age, bottle, label and love everything that we make.
Are you the only distillery in Canada with the Craft malt certification?
Yes! The craft Malt Guild is certifying breweries and distilleries using Malt of craft origin. To this date we are the only distillery Canada holding this distinction. 100% of the malt we are using is from a Craft origin (Red Shed Malting and Hammer Malt )
Are your whiskies authentic Alberta Whisky?
Yes, we have been providing input into the Alberta whisky act. All of our whisky are made form 100% grains grown in Alberta from selected farms. We use 100% of water from the Rocky mountains, and we do all steps of the process here…However we don’t add any coloring or additives to our whisky!
Can I buy a gift card for the distillery?
Absolutely. We offer both physical gift cards and digital e-gift cards that can be used for online orders or in-person tastings and bottle purchases.