Alberta Distillers is a Canadian whisky institution, founded in 1946 in Calgary, Alberta. Now owned by Beam Suntory, it holds the distinction of being both the oldest and largest rye whisky distillery in North America. Built on the prairies of western Canada, the distillery has spent nearly eight decades crafting rye whisky with a level of passion and precision that has earned it a place on the world stage. The distillery is best known for its flagship brand, Alberta Premium, first introduced in 1958. Originally available only in Canada, the brand has since expanded its reach internationally, including a notable launch in the United States. Alberta Distillers specialises in 100% rye mash whiskies, a style that sets it apart from many of its Canadian counterparts. The portfolio includes expressions ranging from accessible everyday drams to the highly acclaimed Alberta Premium Cask Strength Rye. Alberta Distillers is also a major supplier to some of the world's most celebrated rye whisky brands, including WhistlePig's 10 Year Old Rye and Masterson's — making it one of the most influential distilleries in North America, even when its name isn't on the label. Its whiskies are widely regarded as benchmark examples of the Canadian rye style.