Indulge your passion for whisky and join us on an 8 day “Jewels of Scotland” tour September 23 - October 1, 2009.  Led by Alison Phillips, owner of Aligra Wine & Spirits West Edmonton Mall, this exclusive departure will include many private tours and tastings.  To book your trip contact willie@paulltravel.com .  For more information go to www.aligrawineandspirits.com

Red Deer, Alberta April 19, 2009 - ALSA, the Alberta Liquor Store Association presented it’s annual awards at their Annual General Meeting on Sunday. Winner for this year from Edmonton is ALIGRA WINE & SPIRITS in West Edmonton Mall. The award recognizes liquor store businesses that go above and beyond with customer service, store appearance and staff knowledge and standards.

 ”We are thrilled to be chosen for this honour considering we are less than two years in business” said Grant Schneider one of the owners attending the meeting. ” Our goal from the start was to not be an average liquor store by offering consumers a great selection of wines at good prices as well as provide excellent customer service”.

Owner Alison Phillips, who was at the store working on Sunday was equally happy with the news. “We have worked hard to make our store an enjoyable place to shop where people come for the experience and not just a store to buy a bottle.”
Aligra Wine & Spirits is located at Entrance 58 Main Level in West Edmonton Mall . Reserved customer parking for the store is available right outside Entrance 58.   Drop by or visit them online at www.aligrawineandspirits.com

Bubbles & Sparkles   June 17, 2009  7-9 pm

The third class in Aligra Wine & Spirits Spring Classes series  at the West Edmonton Mall, this is bound to be an effervescent evening!  Ever wonder about the differences between champagne and sparkling wine?  Prosecco and Cava?   Brut and Demi Sec?  Come and let the bubbles tickle your nose and taste and learn and sample all the differences  discovering what a delicious and versatile drink  this is!  Defintely not just for “special occasions”, bubbly and sparkly wines make every occasion special.  To register for this class email  info@aligrawineandspirits.com . Price per person  $50.00

Meukow Cognac Tasting   12 May, 2009  7-9 pm

Aligra Wine & Spirits at West Edmonton Mall  is pleased to offer an exclusive tasting evening with the Meukow representative from France.  One of the most respected cognac houses in France, Meukow has been producing exquisite cognacs for over a century.  Join us on 12 May at 7 pm in the store as we introduce you to the Meukow portfolio, learn about the distillation and aging processes of brandies, and sample several products.  To RSVP please email info@aligrawineandspirits.com  .  Price per person $45.00

WHITE NIGHTS    April 21 2009 7-9 pm
Join us at ALIGRA WINE & SPIRITS in West Edmonton Mall for an evening exploring the delights of white wines. If you have been unsure about trying white wines Read the rest of this entry »

An affordable Bordeaux from a premier vintage year - 2005 now available for sale at ALIGRA WINE & SPIRITS  in West Edmonton Mall.

“88 out of 100…A superb sleeper of the vintage, this Bordeaux blend from Jean-Luc Thunevin delivers everything it should. Loads of plum, cassis, and cherry fruit are found in this silky-textured, medium-bodied, pure, delicious effort. Thunevin has unquestionably hit a home run with this bargain-priced 2005. Enjoy it over the next 3-4 years. Bordeaux needs to make more wines such as this.” - WA

“If the Captain had been Irish…he would have created this whiskey.”
Spiced Irish Whiskey has arrived in time for St. Paddy’s Day! Buy it from Aligra Wine & Spirits at West Edmonton Mall.

"If the Captain had been Irish.....he would have created this whiskey."

  A unique collector’s bottle, this 750 ml size “pure spirit” vodka bottled in Newfoundland is the latest offering from Dan Akroyd.  It’s on display and available for sale at Aligra Wine & Spirits, West Edmonton Mall, Edmonton, Alberta.

Following a lengthy  sea voyage from Cuba via Spain, this much sought after Cuban rum has arrived in Edmonton, Alberta.  A sweet sipping elixir rum, it is smooth like no other.  Exclusive only to a handful of boutique stores,  and available at ALIGRA WINE & SPIRITS, West Edmonton Mall.  

“People have been phoning us and checking by our store to see if we have Legendario sweet rum in yet”  says owner Grant Schneider.  “We have been keeping a list of names of customers for months and I’m happy to say they have  now been called back with the good news that the rum has arrived. It is by far the sweetest, smoothest sipping rum I have ever had. All you need is to pour some over ice and enjoy!”   

 Those that have prepaid for their bottles or in some instances, cases of the rum, will received their orders first, then the rest will be available for sale on the shelf.   This first shipment is limited and it’s expected that another larger one will follow in a few months depending on customer demand.  For further information visit www.aligrawineandspirits.com