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Tequila and Mezcal – Mexican Spirits Explained
Learn about the rich history of the flavourful, carefully crafted, and globally enjoyed Mexican Spirits: Tequila & Mezcal
Celebrating Canada Day: Canada’s Whisky Heritage Pre-Dating the Nation
As Canada prepares to celebrate its national day, Canada Day, on July 1st, its worth exploring the rich history of whisky in the country.
SC Team News: Via Dulay appointed VP, OVATION Awards in IABC Toronto ’23/’24 Board of Directors
Via brings over 9 years of extensive communications and marketing experience to the spirits sector from many industries such as food manufacturing, real estate, professional sports, higher education, and e-commerce.
Spirits in Grocery: Ontario Community Tour
World renowned spirits have been made in Ontario since before Confederation. The relationship between distillers and local farmers goes back almost 200 years. The growth and prosperity of Ontario’s award-winning distillers is directly related to the high-quality grains produced by Ontario farmers. If the spirits industry continues to face unfair regulation by government, the agricultural community will lose out.
Federal Government Temporarily Caps Excise Duties on Alcohol, for 1 Year Only Canadian Distillers Appreciate Gesture of Support
March 29, 2023, Ottawa – Spirits Canada, the voice of the distilled spirits industry in Canada, applauds the federal government’s decision to cap the inflation adjustment for excise duties on alcohol at 2% for 1 year, as outlined in yesterday’s budget. Effective April...
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Industry updates
Online bootlegging: B.C. booze industry concerned local buyers are clicking on Alberta
Canadians’ Trust in Public Health Advice Vulnerable to Confusion Over Divergent Recommendations: Abacus Data Poll
Opinion: New campaign on alcohol consumption guidelines is fear mongering
Finacial Post – Opinion: Anti-alcohol extremists should not determine alcohol policy
Harry Rakowski: New drinking guidelines based on majorly flawed study
Campari names MD for Canada and US
Canadian drinking advice ‘at odds’ with world
Abstinence doesn’t make up for excess
Podcast of the Week
Whiskycast
“Small Province Big Hearts”
Spirited Advocate Podcast
“Creating a More Inclusive Spirits Industry”
Spirited Advocate Podcast
Jan Westcott of Spirits Canada
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