Small Batch, Big Impact: The Role of Craft Distillers in Alberta’s Economic Future
When people think of Alberta’s economy, they might picture vast oilfields, expansive farmlands, or bustling urban centers. But there is...
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dan8902
Aug 284 min read
The Case for a Graduated, Progressive Markup System in Alberta
Alberta's craft distilling industry has been a shining example of innovation, quality, and a growing economic impact within Alberta....
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dan8902
May 232 min read
Alberta's Liquor Markup Review: What It Means for the Industry
In April, the Alberta Craft Distillers Association sent a letter to the Honourable Dale Nally, Minister of Service Alberta and Red Tape...
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dan8902
Apr 242 min read
Federal Excise Tax Increases: Some Good News, Some Challenges
In March 2024, the Canadian federal government decided to cap the annual increase of the alcohol excise tax at 2% until 2026, diverging...
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dan8902
Apr 15 min read
Creating Opportunities to Connect, Network, and Advocate: The Edmonton Cocktail Week Distillers' Symposium
Back in September of 2023, I had just become the executive director of the Alberta Craft Distillers Association. I was on a steep...
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dan8902
Nov 3, 20233 min read
The Government of Alberta is Listening
While there is a lot that's right in Alberta's liquor industry, there is also still room for big improvements. When I joined the Alberta...
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Stavros Karlos
May 3, 20231 min read
Alberta Craft Distilleries Represent at San Fran Spirit Awards
May 3, 3023 Alberta distilleries keep adding to the huge pile of awards the industry has collected over the past 5 years. This years...
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Stavros Karlos
Apr 25, 20231 min read
Exciting New Spring Product Releases
From Culinaire Magazine Was it just us, or did this past winter seem longer, colder, and generally just too much? Things are looking up...
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Stavros Karlos
Apr 20, 20232 min read
Excise Success! Better Together!
Due to an incredibly well run campaign and ceaseless lobbying by the Canadian Craft Distillers Alliance, Spirits Canada, Beer Canada and...
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Stavros Karlos
Apr 5, 20231 min read
Canadian Common Whisky and Irish Inspired Tipples
Bridgeland Distillery, Red Shed Malting and Eau Claire Distillery shared some amazing stories of Irish inspired whisk(e)y in the Spring...
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Stavros Karlos
Mar 22, 20231 min read
Artisan Distillers Canada Awards
Artisan Distillers Canada Awards More fantastic news from this year's awards cycle. Alberta distilleries have continued to succeed in...
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Stavros Karlos
Mar 9, 20231 min read
This story will drive you to drink....
Steven Sandor from Urban Affairs Edmonton has reported on the significant challenges being faced by the disitlling and beverage...
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Stavros Karlos
Feb 14, 20232 min read
Rig Hand - Rocking R chosen for Speaker's Whisky
Alberta Small Batch Whisky chosen for Speaker's Whisky In a historical first, Canadian whisky has been chosen by the House of Commons'...
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Stavros Karlos
Jan 27, 20232 min read
Alberta Distilleries Win at World Gin Awards!
Alberta distilleries have done fantastically well at this year's World Gin Awards! Last Best Brewing and Distilling, Gnu Distillery and...
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rossalger
Jan 20, 20232 min read
You can now enjoy Fort Distillery drinks on a plane
Written by Preston Hodgkinson Wednesday, Jan 18 2023, 11:12 PM People flying Porter Airlines will soon be able to enjoy some tastes from...
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