Alberta Premium Cask Strength Rye
About Alberta Premium Cask Strength Rye
Alberta Premium Cask Strength Rye is a limited-release series showcasing the distillery’s 100% Canadian prairie rye at full cask strength. Each edition varies in proof, delivering intense rye spice, caramel, vanilla, dark fruit, and oak.
Bottle Information
| Whisky Type | Canadian Cask-Strength Rye Whisky |
|---|---|
| Brand | Alberta Premium |
| Expression | Cask Strength Rye Series |
| Distillery | Alberta Distillers |
| Producer | Alberta Distillers, part of Suntory Global Spirits |
| Country and Region | Canada — Calgary, Alberta |
| Grain Composition | 100% Canadian prairie rye |
| Water Source | Glacier-fed spring water originating in the Canadian Rocky Mountains |
| Release Type | Limited-edition cask-strength series |
| Age Statement | Releases 1–5 have no age statement; Release 6 is aged 10 years |
| Cask Type | Complete maturation details are not disclosed for every release; the 10 Year Old was aged in charred oak casks |
| Filtration | Official filtration details are not disclosed for every release |
| Proof / ABV | 127–134 proof / 63.5–67% ABV, depending on the release |
Release History
| Release | Year | Age Statement | Proof | ABV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| First Release | 2019 | No age statement | 130.2 proof | 65.1% |
| Second Release | 2020 | No age statement | 132 proof | 66.0% |
| Third Release | 2021 | No age statement | 127.4 proof | 63.7% |
| Fourth Release | 2022 | No age statement | 127 proof | 63.5% |
| Fifth Release | 2023 | No age statement | 128.4 proof | 64.2% |
| Sixth Release — 10 Year Old | 2025–2026 | 10 years | 134 proof | 67.0% |
The sixth release began appearing in Western Canada during late 2025 and was formally announced nationally in February 2026. It is the first age-stated edition in the series and the strongest release to date.
Prices
Published U.S. MSRP
$69.95–$74.99
Fair Store Price
$65–$100
Secondary Market
$80–$200+
Prices are shown in U.S. dollars for a 750 mL bottle. The 2020 U.S. release carried a published MSRP of $69.95, while the 2021 release increased to $74.99. Later editions were distributed primarily in Canada and do not have dependable published U.S. MSRPs. Approximately $65 to $100 is reasonable for most non-first-release bottles found at retail. Secondary values vary significantly by edition, condition, and location. The award-winning first release and the age-stated 10 Year Old may command higher prices, although inflated retailer asking prices should not be treated as confirmed market values.
Flavor Profile
A powerful rye profile combining caramel, vanilla, dark chocolate, black currant, toasted grain, and peppery spice. Depending on the release, additional notes may include peppermint, dark fruit, licorice, praline, toffee, espresso, and charred oak. The finish is long, warming, and intensely spicy, with lingering vanilla, dark fruit, cocoa, and rye.