Canadian Spirits

The Canadian spirits landscape is as diverse as the country itself: There is now a constantly growing number of small distilleries that produce a wide range of spirits, including fruit brandies made from local fruits, liqueurs, rum, whisky, vodka, gin, absinthe and other spirits made from molasses and maple syrup! Many local distilleries produce high-quality spirits in limited editions and with special flavors similar to craft beers.

Excellent spirits can be found in all provinces and territories, and their distilleries offer exciting supporting programs, tastings and a look behind the scenes. And if you can't try the delicacies on site, you can find a wide selection in our "Taste of Canada" shop or from our partners for a comfortable tasting at home.

Canadian Spirits facts

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Booming Economic Sector

Canadian spirits not only provide over 8,500 full-time jobs in all parts of Canada, they also contribute around 5.8 billion dollars annually to Canada's gross domestic product. Every year, whisky and other spirits worth 600 million dollars are exported from Canada all over the world.

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Regional Origin

In return, manufacturers purchase their grain almost exclusively locally from Canadian farmers. Canadian spirits generate the highest added value from Canadian agricultural goods. Spirits account for a total of two thirds of Canada's annual alcohol exports worth one billion dollars.

About Spirits Canada

The Canadian spirits industry, which has its roots in the Canadian Whisky and Canadian Rye Whisky brands, today produces a wide range of spirits, including rum, gin, liqueurs, vodka, whisky, and ready-to-drink cocktails and mixed drinks. Canadian whisky is made from locally grown grains such as barley, corn, rye, and wheat and has a world-class reputation for authenticity and quality.

To Toast

Do you want to toast authentically with your Canadian spirit? Then you have several options to choose from: “Cheers!“ is widely used in English-speaking countries and is also often used in Canada.
There are exceptions in the French-speaking province of Quebec. Here you can choose between the more formal “à votre santé” (“to your health”) and the more relaxed “à la vôtre” or simply “Santé”.
There are other exceptions in the Atlantic provinces, such as Nova Scotia or Newfoundland, because here they don't say “Cheers! ”, but “Sociable!“. It immediately awakens a feeling of connection and the anticipation of a few cozy hours together.
But regardless of whether “Cheers! ”, “Santé!” or “Sociable!”, the main thing is that you like it.

Canadian Spirits