A Big Win for Central Alberta’s Small Distilleries

Another Proud Moment for Alberta Whisky!

Huge congratulations to Grainhenge’s Arrowwood Canadian Rye Whisky for taking home World’s Best Rye Whisky at the 2025 World Whiskies Awards — beating all other rye whiskies from around the globe!

We’re also proud to share that Diony’s Port Cask Rye earned SILVER, while our Rum Cask Finish and 5-Year Sherry Cask Finish both took home BRONZE.

To see two Central Alberta distilleries — just 7 km apart — recognized on the world stage is something truly special. This isn’t just a win for us — it’s a win for Canadian whisky and the Alberta grain that powers it.

The Canadian prairies grow some of the best grain in the world, and now the world is taking notice.

As global recognition grows, so does our belief:
It’s not about drinking more — it’s about drinking better.
Quality over quantity, always.

Here’s to Alberta’s growing whisky scene.
By supporting local distilleries like Grainhenge and Diony, you’re not only enjoying something special, but also helping to build up our community.

We’re proud to be a part of something bigger, and we look forward to seeing what’s next for all of us.

If you haven’t yet, come by and explore what we’ve been working on — we’d love to share it with you.