There’s a theme on the earth of rodeos of getting a whisky tied to its branding. There’s Pendleton Whisky, hooked as much as a rodeo in Oregon, and likewise Snake River Stampede Whiskey, related to its namesake out of Idaho. Becoming a member of these now could be Stampede Canadian Rye Whisky, carried out at the side of the Calgary Stampede.
Stampede Canadian Rye Whisky, in line with these behind it, is produced by Alberta’s first craft distillery, Eau Claire Distillery. Stated to be “impressed by the legendary spirit of the Calgary Stampede,” and developed at the side of the rodeo, it’s made with Alberta barley and rye, non-chill filtered and has no synthetic caramel coloring.
In a press release from Eau Claire, it was famous that this whisky “displays the shared agricultural roots and proud western heritage of the Calgary Stampede and Eau Claire Distillery. Each drop represents a connection to the land and shared values of the 2 prolific Alberta organizations.”
“The Calgary Stampede is proud to accomplice with Eau Claire Distillery on this improbable product,” mentioned Steve McDonough, President & Chairman of the Board, Calgary Stampede. “Stampede Whisky is uniquely genuine and showcases Alberta’s unbelievable agri-food sector which is an ideal purpose to assemble collectively to rejoice.”
Stampede Canadian Rye Whisky is bottled at 40% ABV and can be offered in 750 ml glass bottles 12 months spherical in Canada, together with in the course of the Calgary Stampede in Calgary, Alberta.