Distillery Discovery - Bridgeland Distillery

Terry chats with Antonio Petosa from Bridgeland Distillery in Calgary #YYC about the distillery, products, challenges and importance of local ingredients in their fine products.

Key highlights include:

1. Bridgeland Distillery Location and History
- Located in Calgary, established in 2016
- Started selling products in 2018
- Survived the pandemic through loyal customer support and owner commitment

2. Distillery Philosophy
- Focuses on using 100% local Alberta ingredients
- Owners are engineers who met at a distilling course
- Committed to producing high-quality spirits using local grains and water

3. Unique Production Approach
- Uses a custom-designed cold copper pot still from Kentucky
- Creates a unique "B E R B O N" using Alberta corn
- Produces small batches (26,000 liters) with high-quality standards
- Sources specialized barrels from Tennessee and France

4. Visitor Experience
- Located near downtown Calgary and the zoo
- Offers an event space and cocktail bar
- Encourages visitors to explore their spirits

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