Established in 2013, Eau Claire Distillery is the first of the independent craft distilleries in Turner Valley. While its start is relatively recent, the distillery has rich connections to Alberta’s liquor history. It is in a 1929 movie theatre along a street known as ‘Whiskey Row’ during Prohibition in the 1920s. This area was the core of Alberta’s liquor history, where determined drinkers set up whisky stills on nearby ranches and a thriving market of speakeasies, illegal whisky trade, and illicit activities.
Today, Eau Claire is open for retail sales and offers a limited but splendid menu of craft cocktails and food. Each small batch of liquor produced is hand-crafted for perfection from farm to glass.
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