BRANDY - WHISKY

Tasting Notes

On the nose, this brandy has distinct aroma of Creme brulee & beachwood. The palate is balanced between sweetness and acidity that matches the Moscato grapes this delicate brandy was made from. A sweet, spicy, warming finish brings it home, with a subtle lingering licorice flavour.

Production and distillation Notes

Still: Copper Pot Still

Base: 100% California Moscato grapes

Distillation: Small-batch, 2x distilled

Oak Barrel: Double Oaked with New Bulgarian and finished in mature French Oak casks.

Without additives, colouring or chill filtration.

Coming from a single distillery via a single malt house, sourced from a single field of a single farm.This barley comes from field NE4-37-27-W4M at Hamill farm and has been malted at Red Shed Malting in Penhold, Alberta. Bow Glacier Water, premium ingredients married with our passion is where this whisky begins. 

Tasting Notes

Dried fruits, honey, cloves and freshly cooked brioche on the nose. Creamy mouthfeel initially hit the tongue. Delicate lightly roasted barley is tasted first and reveals soft vanilla cream, nutmeg and pleasant subtle pepper spiciness. The spice peaks and falls to a clean finish, warm and pleasant. 

Production and distillation Notes

Still: Custom-designed traditional Copper Pot Still

Base: 100% Penhold Rocky mountain malt

Distillation: Small-batch, 2x distilled

Oak Barrel: New and used American casks.

Without additives, colouring or chill filtration.

Tasting Notes

An alluring nose of lightly pressed grape skins with a hint of tropical fruits like lychee. Big sweet mouthfeel with a hint of ginger. Similar to what a reposado provides to a silver tequila, the mellow finish reveals what is great about carefully aged grappolo!

Production and distillation Notes

Still: Copper Pot Still

Base: St-Hubertus Gewurztraminer grape skins

Distillation: Small-batch, 2x distilled

Oak Barrel: New Hungarian casks.

Without additives, colouring or chill filtration.

Tasting Notes

Its luxurious aroma is a creamy mix of vanilla and old wood with a hint of fresh figs.  Late season Okanagan grapes provide a lightly sweet palate, with young oak undertones. The finish highlights what this brandy is made of (Gewurztraminer!) and lingers for a long time with a hint of ripe peaches.

Production and distillation Notes

Still: Copper Pot Still

Base: 100% St-Hubertus Gewurztraminer grapes

Distillation: Small-batch, 2x distilled

Oak Barrel: Double Oaked with New Bulgarian and finished in mature French Oak casks.

Without additives, colouring or chill filtration.

This product is inspired by Alberta Nature.  With the best grain in the world, this bourbon style spirit is the result of what our agriculture offers best: Taber Corn and Penhold Wheat and Barley grown by two incredible families: the Molnars in Taber and the Hamills in Penhold.

Tasting Notes

A combination of buttery sweet caramel aroma and fresh straw on the nose reminiscent of freshly harvested fields of Corn and Wheat.  Black pepper on the front of the palate that transforms into velvety dried apricot flavours and a mellow finish on the back of your tongue.  Lingering hints of sarsaparilla stays with you before your next sip.

Production and distillation Notes

Still: Custom-designed traditional Copper Pot Still

Base: 60% Taber Corn, 32% Penhold Barley, 8% Penhold Wheat

Distillation: Small-batch, 2x distilled

Oak Barrels: New America Oak, Char#4

Without additives, colouring or chill filtration.

Tasting Notes

Deep rich grape and citrus aromas extend beyond the glass. The palate is sweet and warming . The full mouthfeel brings the earthy finish of this grappolo to the front!

Production and distillation Notes

Still: Custom-designed traditional Copper Pot Still

Base: St-Hubertus Gewurztraminer & Pinot Blanc grape skins

Distillation: Small-batch, 2x distilled

Without additives or chill filtration.

Tasting Notes

Fresh Apricots and White Peaches with delicate floral aromas of Lily of the Valley fill the glass. The original Moscato Canelli grapes come through reflective of the extended chilled fermentation.  A beautiful balance of citrus and sweetness on the palate with hints of grapefruit and a refreshing crisp finish. There is no doubt a strong personality to this spirit which the name suggests.

Production and distillation Notes

Still: Copper Pot Still

Base: 100% California Moscato  grapes

Distillation: Small-batch, 2x distilled

Without additives or chill filtration.

Single blend whisky is a rare breed: an exceptional combination of our most desired whiskies this calendar year, all distilled at one single facility, Bridgeland Distillery. We blend our malt and grain whiskies together from casks with exquisite quality, character and flavour. An exceptional whisky for every celebration! 

Our Single Malt and Rye are prominently featured in this year’s blend (2024). They have been distilled, barrelled and aged separately.This release showcases rich flavours coming from French and American oak.

Tasting Notes

A vanilla bean and candied cherries combination for the nose; Delicate lightly roasted barley is tasted first and reveals soft vanilla cream, nutmeg and pleasant subtle pepper spiciness. The finish is anchored in chocolate, long and lasting!

Production and distillation Notes

Still: Custom-designed traditional Copper Pot Still

Base: Rue Whisky, Single Malt whisky & Taber Corn Whisky

Distillation: Small-batch, 2x distilled

Without additives, colouring or chill filtration.

Tasting Notes

Eau de Vigne Grappolo from Gewürztraminer, macerated with Chamomile flowers and added a touch of Calgary spring harvest honey from bee hives in Parkdale.  

Sweet Chamomile on the aromas.  The palate is complex with a great balance between the chamomile and honey.  The finish last and create a need to come back for more.

Production and distillation Notes

Still: Custom-designed traditional Copper Pot StillBase: St-Hubertus Gewurztraminer & Pinot Blanc grape skins

Distillation: Small-batch, 2x distilled

Chamomile, Honey

Tasting Notes

A Limoncello like no other you have tasted! Bridgeland Distillery's take on Limoncello is unique with a reduction on both bitterness and sweetness to produce a well balanced and delicate product.  

Fresh aromas of spring apple blossoms with a touch of early summer honey.  The acidity of the lemons combines with the sweetness of honey provides a balanced palate.  The finish is a light refreshing sweetness.

Production and distillation Notes

Still: Copper Pot Still

Base: 100% California grapes

Distillation: Small-batch, 2x distilled

Unoaked

Fresh organic Lemons

Calgary local honey

Single Pot Still Whisky is made by a single distillery from a mixed mash of malted and unmalted barley distilled in a Pot Still. Raw & Malted Barley and Oats are part of this special Whisky’s grain bill. This Single Pot Still Whisky has been distilled 3 times and aged in different casks (American oak, French oak, new and used). 

Tasting Notes

Orchard fruits on the nose, particularly apple and pear. Subtle sweetness lingering.The palate is floral, sweet and delicate with a great thick mouthfeel. Hints of baked spices.The finish linger and reveal a hint of sherry. 

Production and distillation Notes

Still: Custom-designed traditional Copper Pot Still

Base: 58% Penhold Malted Barley, 30% Penhold Raw Barley, 12% Penhold Malted Oats

Distillation: Small-batch, 3x distilled

Without additives, colouring or chill filtration.

This Amaro was first commissioned by five Calgary entrepreneurs in which Spolumbo’s is at the heart of their “Friday Club” where family, food and fun come first.  Our inspiration in developing this Amaro made in Bridgeland comes from these hard working Calgarians who have never forgotten where they came from. 

Tasting Notes

On the nose, this herbal brandy liqueur is  aromatic with a hint of sweet vanilla and star anise.  The palate is made of bittersweet chocolate, lightly spiced with a touch of sweet caramel.  The finish is mainly orange, fennel and a long lingering gentian brightness.

Production and distillation Notes

Still: Copper Pot Still

Base: 100% California grapes

Distillation: Small-batch, 3x distilled

Infused with 18 Aromatic Herbs and Roots

Tasting Notes

Our young 3 grain whisky provides a nice vanilla aroma mixed with the cloves and cardamon of the bitters.  The palate provides a nice orange flavour with a hint of vanilla.  The warm finish bring the bitter touch forward. 

Production and distillation Notes

Still: Custom-designed traditional Copper Pot Still

Base: 60% Taber Corn, 32% Penhold Malted Barley, 8% Penhold Wheat

Distillation: Small-batch, 2x distilled

Bridgeland Orange Liqueur

Bridgeland Bitters

Organic Simple Syrup

This is the BridgelandTaber Corn Berbon you know and love — with a new twist:Taber Corn Berbon Whisky at an elevated 101 proof (50.5%). This product is inspired by Alberta nature. With the best grain in the world, this bourbon style whisky is the result of what our agriculture offers best: Taber Corn and Penhold Wheat and Barley grown by two incredible families: the Molnar’s in Taber and the Hamill’s in Penhold. 

Tasting Notes   

The first aromas that greet you when you open the bottle are reminiscent of a peach custard pie — rich, creamy, and sweet, with a hint of fruitiness that makes your mouth water.  Subtle notes of sweet oak come through, adding a layer of warmth and complexity.The finish lingers with a gentle spark of pepper and a whisper of sweet fennel.

Production and distillation Notes

Still: Custom-designed traditional Copper Pot Still

Base: 60% Taber Corn, 32% Penhold Barley, 8% Penhold Wheat

Distillation: Small-batch, 2x distilled

Oak Barrels: New America Oak, Char#4

Without additives, colouring or chill filtration.

Tasting Notes

Aromas of chamomile, oranges and black cherry fill the glass with a hint of oregano. The bitterness of the radicchio Amaro is perfectly balanced with the sweetness of the vermouth. A peach flavour lingers on the tongue reminding you of an incredible Berbon cocktail at the distillery. 

Production and distillation Notes

Still: Custom-designed traditional Copper Pot Still

Base: 60% Taber Corn, 32% Penhold Malted Barley, 8% Penhold Wheat

Distillation: Small-batch, 2x distilled

Bridgeland Vermouth

Rosella's Amaro

This Canadian Baijiu was first commissioned to mark Chinese Year of the Ox in 2021.  

The Year of the Dragon Edition is now for sale!

Did you know that Baijiu is said to be the most consumed spirit in the world, but only a small amount is found outside China?  We made this Canadian take on Baijiu by using all local grains!

Tasting Notes

Aromas of roasted grains.  The palate provides a nice balanced harmony between smoothness, sweetness and nuttiness.  The warm finish brings it home.  Ganbei!

Production and distillation Notes

Still: Custom-designed traditional Copper Pot Still

Base: 60% Taber Corn, 32% Penhold Malted Barley, 8% Penhold Wheat

Distillation: Small-batch, 2x distilled

Without additives or chill filtration.