Highwood Distillers: History, Whisky Range and Visitor Guide
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Highwood Distillers is a long-running western Canadian whisky producer based in High River, Alberta. It began in the 1970s and has produced spirits for private labels as well as brands under its own portfolio.
Its flagship aged Canadian rye and grain whiskies became important examples of how Canada's whisky blending and cereal selection differ from single malt traditions.
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History, production, whisky bottles, visitor information, reader poll, FAQs and sources.
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Highwood Distillers at a glance
Quick fact | Detail |
|---|---|
Country | Canada |
Region | Alberta |
Location | High River, Alberta |
Founded | Established in 1974 |
People | Highwood Distillers, Canadian producer, owner history evolving |
Whisky bottle | Century Reserve 21 Year Old |
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Distillery history and ownership
Highwood Distillers is a long-running western Canadian whisky producer based in High River, Alberta. It began in the 1970s and has produced spirits for private labels as well as brands under its own portfolio.
Its flagship aged Canadian rye and grain whiskies became important examples of how Canada's whisky blending and cereal selection differ from single malt traditions.
People and ownership
Highwood Distillers, Canadian producer, owner history evolving. Verify current shareholder or trading changes through the producer.
How the whisky is made
Highwood uses Canadian grain spirit, fermentation and distillation before maturation and blending. Distillation and warehouse handling are based in Alberta.
Older Century Reserve and Highwood whiskies may be blends made from particularly aged stocks. Age statements apply to the youngest component in an age-stated bottle, so a 21-year-old is not simply an average age.
The whisky bottle range
Century Reserve 21 Year Old
Canadian whisky labelled with a 21-year maturation period.
Highwood Ninety
A higher-strength Canadian whisky, usually bottled at 45% ABV.
Highwood Canadian whisky range
Blends and special editions whose recipes and ages vary.
Pictured: Century Reserve 21 Year Old. This is a real whisky bottle, not generic imagery.
Awards and milestones
Highwood has supplied numerous Canadian whisky brands and older releases. Tasting awards belong to the particular label and year, not every product from the High River site.
Visitor information
The High River production plant is an industrial distillery. Regular public tours have not been confirmed and should not be assumed available.
Visitor hours, tour availability and bottle stock may change; confirm details before travelling.
More distilleries in Alberta
Explore other whisky producers in this region, each with its own history and range.
Frequently asked questions
Where is it?
High River, Alberta
Who owns this distillery?
Highwood Distillers, Canadian producer, owner history evolving
Which whisky releases are associated with it?
Century Reserve 21 Year Old, Highwood Ninety, Highwood Canadian whisky range.
Can visitors tour?
The High River production plant is an industrial distillery. Regular public tours have not been confirmed and should not be assumed available.
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Researched 23 October 2026. External reading and image source links appear at the bottom.
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