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1257 Kensington Road NW
1 (403) 283-8000 / atyourservice@kensingtonwinemarket.com
$95.99
We have teamed up with our friends at Bridgeland Distillery to bottle our first-ever Canadian "Bourbon Style" whisky barrel pick. The mash bill consists of at least 51% Taber Corn, plus wheat and malted barley. At five years old, it is the oldest of Bridgeland's Taber Corn Berbon bottled so far, and at barrel proof, 62.5%.
Evan's Tasting Note
Nose: Full of brown sugar, sliced peaches, cherry juice, baked apples, cinnamon and cedar planks along with corn husk, whole-grain toast, Red Rose tea, and candied ginger.
Palate: Big and rich, with plenty of heat upon first sip. Silky smooth on the tongue even with the spice and warmth, though. Big Red cinnamon chewing gum, honey roasted almonds, sponge toffee and Crunchie Bar, a touch of nutmeg and clove, and plenty of juicy fruit notes such as cherries, peaches, pears, some ripe banana, and a dash of apple cider.
Finish: Warming and smooth with a dash of drying wood spice and chocolate coated hazelnut coming in on the finale.
Comment: This is as Bourbon (or Berbon) as it gets, and that isn't just an 'Elbows Up' comment. Personally, I would put this up against Makers Mark Cask Strength, Bulleit Barrel Proof, and other high strength Bourbons and I think it would show very well. If this is how good a five-year-old barrel pick can be, I am excited to try older versions Bridgeland's Taber Corn Berbon in the future!
Andrew will do a tasting note too, but Evan is the real Bourbon (Berbon) Guy
Bridgeland Distillery — Calgary, Alberta
Bridgeland Distillery was founded in 2018 and resides right within — get this — Bridgeland in Calgary, Alberta. If you are looking to go there — and I suggest you do — it is on the corner located on the corner of Marsh Road and Edmonton Trail; just a few blocks North of the Bow River and Memorial Drive.
The Distillery is owned by Daniel Plenzik and Jacques Tremblay and produces a wide variety of spirits distilled from grain and also grapes. One of the things that sets Bridgeland apart is the reuse of different casks that have matured their own brandies and whiskies to add character to other aging spirits. For example: reusing casks that previously mature their brandy to then mature or finish some of their whiskies.
There is plenty to recommend from Bridgeland Distillery. A good place to start would be with their Single Blend; which is an in-house blend that combines a variety of their whisky styles that gets limited releases each year.
Bridgeland's releases are updated regularly as the distillery and their casks continue to mature.
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$66.99
Bottled at 44.1% in 500ml bottles that are individually numbered, 2024 Edition of Bridgeland Distillery's Single Blend Whisky is a marriage of Rye Whisky, Taber Corn Whisky, and Single Malt whisky. All whisky was distilled, aged, and blended by Bridgeland at their Distillery in Calgary, Alberta.
From The Producer
"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.
Production and Distillation Notes
$93.99
This Bourbon was featured on Day 12 of our 2023 KWM Whisky Calendar. You can check out Evan's blog post on the Old Forester 1920 here.
Part of Old Forester Distillery's Whisky Row Series, the 1920 Prohibition Style is meant to hearken back to the bad old days of American Prohibition. Bottled at 115 proof or 57.5% ABV - this might just cure what ails ya!
From The Producer
"The Volstead Act of 1920 which initiated Prohibition in the USA granted permits to six distillers in Kentucky to continue to bottle bourbon for medicinal purposes. Through one of these permits, Old Forester continued to be produced as medicinal whiskey on Louisville’s famed Whiskey Row. It is the only bourbon continuously sold by the same company that has been available for sale before, during and after Prohibition.
During this time, all whiskies had to be bottled at 100 Proof. With a barrel entry proof of 100, the “angel’s share” would have created a 115 proof whiskey after maturation. To pay homage to this era, Old Forester presents 1920 Prohibition Style Bourbon at 115 proof to represent the rich flavor profile this bourbon had nearly 100 years ago."
$59.99
This is the latest release of "Berbon" from Bridgeland Distillery, which is just 5 minute drive down Memorial to the east of KWM!
This Berbon - as Bridgeland dubs it - is made primarily with corn harvested from Taber, Alberta. The specific mash bill is composed of 60% Taber Corn, plus 32% Barley and 8% Wheat both sourced from one farm in Penhold, Alberta. The spirit was aged in Virgin American Oak Barrels that received a #4 char. 45% ABV / 500ml bottles.
$71.99
This is Bridgeland's Taber Corn Bourbon Whisky, bottled at a respectable 50.5% ABV — or 101 Proof. Made from a mash bill of 60% Taber Corn, 32% Penhold Barley, and 8% Penhold Wheat. This is a great Bourbon alternative for those looking to support local. Matured in new American Oak barrels with a #4 Char.
Producer Description
..."the Bridgeland Taber 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. "
