The Voice of
the Distilled
Spirits Industry
in Canada.
Spirits Canada is the leading voice and National trade organization representing the interests of the distilled spirits industry across Canada.
Spirits Canada and its member companies are strongly committed to the encouragement of moderate and responsible consumption of beverage alcohol for those adults that choose to drink.
Who We Are
Founded in 1947, Spirts Canada aims to inspire the past, present and future generations of distilled spirits lovers, and be a partner in industry growth in both Canada and globally.
Our aim is to welcome, connect, educate and inform; from promoting relationships that strengthen the “grain to Glass” process of premium distilled products, to driving industry success with, and for, our distilled spirits counterparts across the world on moderate and responsible consumption of alcohol, current issues, sustainability, economic impact, policy and data.
Moderation and Responsibility
Beer (5% alc.)
341 ml / 12 fl oz.
Wine (12% alc.)
142 ml / 5 fl oz.
Distilled Spirits
(40% alc.)
43 ml / 1.5 fl oz.
POLICY AND ECONOMIC DATA
Relentlessly
Advocating for
our Spirits Industry
Spirits Canada is committed to supporting a vibrant, innovative and fair spirits sectors that leads to opportunities for the industry growth throughout Canada and around the world, from grain to glass.
Media Centre
Our Blog
Jan Westcott to retire from Spirits Canada; Cal Bricker to be appointed Chief Executive Officer
December 4, 2023 Toronto, ON – After 25 years successfully leading Spirits Canada, Jan Westcott, President and CEO announced his retirement from the Association and will depart the Spirits Canada Board as of December 31, 2023. For almost 40 years, Mr. Westcott has...
ESG: A Sectoral Snapshot of the Canadian Spirits Industry (Deloitte Report Nov ’23)
November 2023 Canada's spirits industry acknowledges their need to invest in a journey that prioritizes environmental sustainability and corporate responsibility. While there is clear evidence from company efforts that the sector has made strides towards this, there...
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MEMBERS ONLY PORTAL
Join our community
of spirits industry
professionals, thought
leaders and experts
and gain access to
member-only resources
to help your business.
- Calendar of industry events
- Important Provincial Liquor Board Updates
- Spirits Canada Newsletter
- Provincial and Federal Government policy updates
- Document Center
Contact us
Head Office Address
Spirits Canada / Association of Canadian Distillers
219 Dufferin St, 100A-2
Toronto, ON M6K 3JI
Canada