New this month: industry updates, distillery openings and what’s happening this spring.
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News
While the U.S. has seen the big-brand acquisition of several artisan distillers (from the original House Spirits sale of Aviation Gin to recent acquisitions of Westward Whiskey, Smooth Ambler, Westland Distillery, Cutwater Spirits and High West Distillery), the trend had yet to hit Canada—until last month. Find out why Labatt acquiring B.C.’s Goodridge&Williams is big news.
In Alberta, Global News got bullish on the local distilling scene with “Spirits High for Alberta Distillers,” as an instalment of the Alberta Matters series that focused on the province’s beverage alcohol landscape.
Events
BC Distilled, April 4 (Vancouver)
ADI Craft Spirits Conference and Vendor Expo, April 6-8 (New Orleans)