Edmonton-area distillery produces Canadian “bourbon”

Edmonton-area distillery produces Canadian “bourbon”

March 9, 2025 6:11 pm MST.

While Alberta announced the province would halt buying U.S. liquor, an Edmonton-area distillery is filling the void by producing Alberta grown spirits – including “bourbon”. Bianca Millions reports from Rig Hand Distillery.

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