Stillhead Bartender's Rye Whisky

True Wild Roper's Hold 8 Yr Straight Rye

$109.79

Roper's Hold is a Blended Whisky produced by our friends at True Wild, a new Distillery and Restaurant in Calgary. It will be 2030 before they have a whisky of their own, but in the interim they have sourced whiskies to bottle, giving an indication of where they are going as a producer.

Bottled at 47%

Producer Description

"Our “First Release” journey began with our co-founder, Bryce Parsons uncovering a collection of exceptional 8-year-old straight rye whiskies. Blended from three sources, two of these distilleries from the Pacific Northwest have since closed their doors, making this blend a rare tribute to craftsmanship and history.

But finding the barrels was just the beginning. Bryce brought them to Canada and began the meticulous process of blending these remarkable ryes, each with its own distinct character. To complete the transformation, the blend was finished in red wine barrels from the renowned Black Hills Estate Winery in the Okanagan Valley, infusing the whisky with layers of rich fruit and velvety tannins."

Alberta Premium Golden Rye 9 Year

$34.19

A new Rye from Alberta Distillers! With no press release or information or web page on the bottle to be found. What we can tell you is that it carries a stated age of 9 Years Old, and is made from 100% Rye Grain. Oh, and it is bottled at 45% ABV.

The back label does mention three barrel types used, but does not specify which types. It is from ADL, so the liquid should be good. Plus, the price is very reasonable if the quality is there.

If only this small, plucky Calgary Distillery was owned by a large spirits conglomerate that could afford to throw some money into marketing and entice us on what makes this bottle special... Sure, the same company owns a distillery on Islay that pointlessly co-brands some of their high-end single malts with a luxury car brand because they don't see the whisky as premium enough to sell on its own. That is just fine, but throwing a bit of a spotlight on one of the best rye distilleries in the world would be a bridge too far!

Canadian Rockies Premium Rye

$42.29

46%

Producer Description

"Smooth, rich, and quietly complex. Up front, you get classic notes of caramel and vanilla, backed by a corn sweetness and a touch of oak. There’s a soft spice from the rye, layered cinnamon and orange peel, with just enough pepper to give it a little edge."

Stillhead Garry Oak Rye Whisky

$101.99

From our friend Brennan at the Stillhead Distillery on Vancouver Island, this is Batch 2 of his Garry Oak matured Rye Whisky. 50% ABV.

Producer Description

"The second edition is a blend of three casks: one aged entirely in refill Garry Oak, and two casks aged for three years in Char #2 new American oak before being transferred to once-used, Oregon-sourced Garry Oak casks for an additional two years. Expect big tasting notes of molasses, baking spices, dark honey, cola, cocoa and coffee."