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 28
- 4 min
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 23
- 2 min
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 24
- 2 min
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 1
- 5 min
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, 2023
- 3 min
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, 2023
- 1 min
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, 2023
- 1 min
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, 2023
- 2 min
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, 2023
- 1 min
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, 2023
- 1 min
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, 2023
- 1 min
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, 2023
- 2 min
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, 2023
- 2 min
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, 2023
- 2 min
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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