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Alberta Whisky Act Aims to Boost Local Distillers

4/2/2026

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  • The Alberta government introduced the Alberta Whisky Act to define and protect Alberta Whisky.
  • If passed, Alberta Whisky would be produced entirely in Alberta with local water and at least two-thirds Alberta-grown grains.
  • Premier Danielle Smith said the measure will help distillers differentiate their products.
  • The act marks Alberta's first use of artificial intelligence in drafting legislation and aims to build a whisky reputation like Kentucky bourbon.