Alberta Spirits Struggle to Sell at Home | Calgary News

Alberta distillers are shipping their premium spirits to Japan and the U.S. far more easily than to Ontario or B.C., where sky-high fees and markups make domestic sales nearly impossible. With thousands of Alberta-made products available in Alberta stores, only a handful make it to Ontario shelves—just 53—and barely 8 to Quebec. Ontario and B.C. dominate the interprovincial market, leaving Alberta’s craft distillers frustrated and sidelined. Government monopolies like the LCBO, flush with revenue, show little appetite for change, while distillers describe the process as a “nightmare” with products relegated to dusty corners. Despite efforts to reform, progress stalls—so Alberta’s makers are turning to global markets, where their quality is celebrated, proving that even within Canada, fairness and access remain elusive. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/557c02ce7108caa3