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Trump really wants U.S. booze back on Canadian shelves. 18 months ago we
pulled American booze off our shelves in responce to 25% American tariffs on Canadian goods.

Now Trump is making it part of the 'deal' on trade and threatens 50% tariffs
on free trade goods tied to USMCA or as we call it in Canada CUSMA. A big American demand in (non) negotiations is American booze back on our shelves.

funny though, how some things come back and bite you in the arse.


From CBC Aug. 8/26

"U.S. booze might end up back on Canadian shelves, but have we lost the taste for it?
Majority of Canadians say they won't buy American alcohol if it becomes available again, recent poll shows

Two signs reading, 'Buy Canadian instead', in front of rows of Jack Daniel's whisky.
A sign at a Vancouver liqour store in February last year encourages customers to consider purchasing Canadian alcohol. British Columbia and several other provinces have since pulled top selling American products from liquor store shelves in response to U.S. President Donald Trump's tariffs. (Ethan
Cairns/The Canadian Press)
Social Sharing

Deb Anderson can't remember the last time she bought a product from the United States.

Like many Canadians, the 65 year old from Prospect, N.S., said she's been alarmed by U.S. President Donald Trump's repeated threats against Canada rCo and
she's been boycotting American goods in protest.

So when she read on Friday that Canada was prepared to lift a ban on American alcohol sales as part of its trade negotiations with the Trump administration, Anderson says she felt disappointed.

"But just because it goes back on the shelves doesn't mean that sales are
going to go back to where they were. The damage has been done," she told CBC
in an interview.

Anderson says the "constant badgering and unfair negotiation practices" from the U.S. have "really give us a bad taste for all things American."

Anderson doesn't appear to be alone in her feelings: Sixty-nine per cent of Canadians said they weren't likely to buy American alcohol if it goes back on store shelves, according to a Nanos Research poll published last month.

Support for a continued boycott of U.S. alcohol was highest in British Columbia, where 80.9 per cent of respondents said they were unlikely or somewhat unlikely to buy U.S. booze again if it's made available.

That was followed by 74.7 per cent of people in Ontario and 73.9 per cent of Quebecers who said the same, the poll found.

With most Canadian provinces vowing to keep U.S. alcohol off store shelves in response to President Donald TrumprCOs latest tariff threats, CBCrCOs Eli Glasner
asks: are the booze bans an effective pressure tactic or merely political symbolism rCo and an inconvenience for consumers.
Steep decline in U.S. alcohol imports

Industry sources with knowledge of Canada-U.S. trade negotiations told CBC
News that the Canadian government was prepared to lift bans on alcohol sales
as it negotiates possible concessions in exchange for U.S. tariff relief.

Trump has threatened to impose 50 per cent tariffs on some Canadian goods on Aug. 19 if Canada fails to lift some retaliatory trade measures against the U.S., including the alcohol bans.

Those bans date back to early last year, when several provinces removed U.S. alcohol from the shelves at their respective liquor boards in response to
Trump slapping a 25-per-cent tariff on Canadian goods.

Ivan Gedz, who owns the bar Union Local 613 in Ottawa, says his stockpile of American booze ran out two months after U.S. supplies were taken off the shelves at the Liquor Control Board of Ontario (LCBO) last year.

But Gedz says customers at the bar, which had previously offered a wide range of American spirits, didn't bat an eye at not having access to bourbon and other alcohol made south of the border.

Instead, the U.S. alcohol ban encouraged patrons to try booze they'd never had before.

"There's nothing I love more than giving someone an Indian whisky and they're like, 'India? I didn't even know India made whisky,' " Gedz told CBC News in
an interview. "They're producing excellent stuff rCo it's just we don't get a ton of it."
A person's hands lift bottles of whisky off a shelf.
A proposal to halt provincial bans on American booze was revealed Friday as negotiators race to reach a deal before new U.S. tariffs take effect on Aug. 19. However, a poll last month suggested 69 per cent of Canadians said they weren't likely to buy U.S. alcohol even if it returns to shelves. (Ethan Cairns/The Canadian Press)
Changing tastes?

The need to seek out alternatives is something that was seen in other parts of Canada, too.

Quebec's liquor board, the Soci|-t|- des alcools du Qu|-bec (SAQ), said in its 2026 annual report that "fans of U.S. wines have turned to counterparts from other regions" amid the ban.

"Canadian wines, including Quebec wines, have gained popularity and now rank ahead of Australia's," the report said, adding that Austrian wines were also becoming more popular in "a sign that customers are curious and open to discovering new countries of origin."

Nicole Raufeisen is director of operations at Grape Witches, a bar and wine bottle shop in Toronto that continued to sell U.S. wines it already had
stocked when the ban came into effect.

"We've slowly ticked away through those products. I think we're down to maybe just one or two different wines," she told CBC in an interview on Friday.


If the ban is lifted, Raufeisen says she expects customers will again reach
for wines they enjoy from the U.S., such as fuller-bodied reds from
California. "People will go back because those wines are good, that market share is well-trodden, so to speak, and the visibility there is high."

But she added that demand for American wines can also be attributed to trade barriers between provinces.

While nine provincial premiers announced last month that they would introduce direct-to-consumer alcohol sales between provinces, Raufeisen says
restrictions on wholesale wine sales between provinces remain a major challenge.

"If there were no interprovincial barriers to the wholesale movement of wines, then it's possible that no one would miss any of the American wines," she
said, noting that B.C. wines are comparable to those from California.

Back in Ottawa, Gedz says Union Local 613 would probably bring U.S. booze back if the ban is lifted as part of a wider trade agreement between the two countries.

But he says he doesn't expect American alcohol to be as popular as it once was because many Canadians "have exposed themselves to products that they may not have tried" without the ban in place."

"I'm just hoping that those customers maintain their willingness for experimentation," Gedz said. "And you know what? If we stick it to the Americans for a little while longer, I'm cool with that."
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On 8/8/26 9:08 AM, Tara wrote:

Trump really wants U.S. booze back on Canadian shelves. 18 months ago we pulled American booze off our shelves in responce to 25% American tariffs on Canadian goods.

Now Trump is making it part of the 'deal' on trade and threatens 50% tariffs on free trade goods tied to USMCA or as we call it in Canada CUSMA. A big American demand in (non) negotiations is American booze back on our shelves.

funny though, how some things come back and bite you in the arse.

From CBC Aug. 8/26

"U.S. booze might end up back on Canadian shelves, but have we lost the taste for it?
Majority of Canadians say they won't buy American alcohol if it becomes available again, recent poll shows

Two signs reading, 'Buy Canadian instead', in front of rows of Jack Daniel's whisky.
A sign at a Vancouver liqour store in February last year encourages customers to consider purchasing Canadian alcohol. British Columbia and several other provinces have since pulled top selling American products from liquor store shelves in response to U.S. President Donald Trump's tariffs. (Ethan Cairns/The Canadian Press)
Social Sharing

Deb Anderson can't remember the last time she bought a product from the United
States.

Like many Canadians, the 65 year old from Prospect, N.S., said she's been alarmed by U.S. President Donald Trump's repeated threats against Canada rCo and
she's been boycotting American goods in protest.

So when she read on Friday that Canada was prepared to lift a ban on American alcohol sales as part of its trade negotiations with the Trump administration,
Anderson says she felt disappointed.

"But just because it goes back on the shelves doesn't mean that sales are going to go back to where they were. The damage has been done," she told CBC in an interview.

Anderson says the "constant badgering and unfair negotiation practices" from the U.S. have "really give us a bad taste for all things American."

Anderson doesn't appear to be alone in her feelings: Sixty-nine per cent of Canadians said they weren't likely to buy American alcohol if it goes back on store shelves, according to a Nanos Research poll published last month.

Support for a continued boycott of U.S. alcohol was highest in British Columbia, where 80.9 per cent of respondents said they were unlikely or somewhat unlikely to buy U.S. booze again if it's made available.

That was followed by 74.7 per cent of people in Ontario and 73.9 per cent of Quebecers who said the same, the poll found.

With most Canadian provinces vowing to keep U.S. alcohol off store shelves in response to President Donald TrumprCOs latest tariff threats, CBCrCOs Eli Glasner
asks: are the booze bans an effective pressure tactic or merely political symbolism rCo and an inconvenience for consumers.
Steep decline in U.S. alcohol imports

Industry sources with knowledge of Canada-U.S. trade negotiations told CBC News that the Canadian government was prepared to lift bans on alcohol sales as it negotiates possible concessions in exchange for U.S. tariff relief.

Trump has threatened to impose 50 per cent tariffs on some Canadian goods on Aug. 19 if Canada fails to lift some retaliatory trade measures against the U.S., including the alcohol bans.

Those bans date back to early last year, when several provinces removed U.S. alcohol from the shelves at their respective liquor boards in response to Trump slapping a 25-per-cent tariff on Canadian goods.

Ivan Gedz, who owns the bar Union Local 613 in Ottawa, says his stockpile of American booze ran out two months after U.S. supplies were taken off the shelves at the Liquor Control Board of Ontario (LCBO) last year.

But Gedz says customers at the bar, which had previously offered a wide range of American spirits, didn't bat an eye at not having access to bourbon and other alcohol made south of the border.

Instead, the U.S. alcohol ban encouraged patrons to try booze they'd never had
before.

"There's nothing I love more than giving someone an Indian whisky and they're like, 'India? I didn't even know India made whisky,' " Gedz told CBC News in an interview. "They're producing excellent stuff rCo it's just we don't get a ton of it."
A person's hands lift bottles of whisky off a shelf.
A proposal to halt provincial bans on American booze was revealed Friday as negotiators race to reach a deal before new U.S. tariffs take effect on Aug. 19. However, a poll last month suggested 69 per cent of Canadians said they weren't likely to buy U.S. alcohol even if it returns to shelves. (Ethan Cairns/The Canadian Press)
Changing tastes?

The need to seek out alternatives is something that was seen in other parts of
Canada, too.

Quebec's liquor board, the Soci|-t|- des alcools du Qu|-bec (SAQ), said in its
2026 annual report that "fans of U.S. wines have turned to counterparts from other regions" amid the ban.

"Canadian wines, including Quebec wines, have gained popularity and now rank ahead of Australia's," the report said, adding that Austrian wines were also becoming more popular in "a sign that customers are curious and open to discovering new countries of origin."

Nicole Raufeisen is director of operations at Grape Witches, a bar and wine bottle shop in Toronto that continued to sell U.S. wines it already had stocked when the ban came into effect.

"We've slowly ticked away through those products. I think we're down to maybe just one or two different wines," she told CBC in an interview on Friday.


If the ban is lifted, Raufeisen says she expects customers will again reach for wines they enjoy from the U.S., such as fuller-bodied reds from California. "People will go back because those wines are good, that market share is well-trodden, so to speak, and the visibility there is high."

But she added that demand for American wines can also be attributed to trade barriers between provinces.

While nine provincial premiers announced last month that they would introduce direct-to-consumer alcohol sales between provinces, Raufeisen says restrictions on wholesale wine sales between provinces remain a major challenge.

"If there were no interprovincial barriers to the wholesale movement of wines,
then it's possible that no one would miss any of the American wines," she said, noting that B.C. wines are comparable to those from California.

Back in Ottawa, Gedz says Union Local 613 would probably bring U.S. booze back
if the ban is lifted as part of a wider trade agreement between the two countries.

But he says he doesn't expect American alcohol to be as popular as it once was
because many Canadians "have exposed themselves to products that they may not have tried" without the ban in place."

"I'm just hoping that those customers maintain their willingness for experimentation," Gedz said. "And you know what? If we stick it to the Americans for a little while longer, I'm cool with that."

alcohol is a drug u fking addicts
--
why are we god?
let's end war EfOa

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On 08/08/2026 17:08, Tara wrote:

Trump really wants U.S. booze back on Canadian shelves. 18 months ago we pulled American booze off our shelves in responce to 25% American tariffs on Canadian goods.

Now Trump is making it part of the 'deal' on trade and threatens 50% tariffs on free trade goods tied to USMCA or as we call it in Canada CUSMA. A big American demand in (non) negotiations is American booze back on our shelves.

funny though, how some things come back and bite you in the arse.

From CBC Aug. 8/26

"U.S. booze might end up back on Canadian shelves, but have we lost the taste for it?
Majority of Canadians say they won't buy American alcohol if it becomes available again, recent poll shows

Two signs reading, 'Buy Canadian instead', in front of rows of Jack Daniel's whisky.
A sign at a Vancouver liqour store in February last year encourages customers to consider purchasing Canadian alcohol. British Columbia and several other provinces have since pulled top selling American products from liquor store shelves in response to U.S. President Donald Trump's tariffs. (Ethan Cairns/The Canadian Press)
Social Sharing

Deb Anderson can't remember the last time she bought a product from the United
States.

Like many Canadians, the 65 year old from Prospect, N.S., said she's been alarmed by U.S. President Donald Trump's repeated threats against Canada rCo and
she's been boycotting American goods in protest.

So when she read on Friday that Canada was prepared to lift a ban on American alcohol sales as part of its trade negotiations with the Trump administration,
Anderson says she felt disappointed.

"But just because it goes back on the shelves doesn't mean that sales are going to go back to where they were. The damage has been done," she told CBC in an interview.

Anderson says the "constant badgering and unfair negotiation practices" from the U.S. have "really give us a bad taste for all things American."

Anderson doesn't appear to be alone in her feelings: Sixty-nine per cent of Canadians said they weren't likely to buy American alcohol if it goes back on store shelves, according to a Nanos Research poll published last month.

Support for a continued boycott of U.S. alcohol was highest in British Columbia, where 80.9 per cent of respondents said they were unlikely or somewhat unlikely to buy U.S. booze again if it's made available.

That was followed by 74.7 per cent of people in Ontario and 73.9 per cent of Quebecers who said the same, the poll found.

With most Canadian provinces vowing to keep U.S. alcohol off store shelves in response to President Donald TrumprCOs latest tariff threats, CBCrCOs Eli Glasner
asks: are the booze bans an effective pressure tactic or merely political symbolism rCo and an inconvenience for consumers.
Steep decline in U.S. alcohol imports

Industry sources with knowledge of Canada-U.S. trade negotiations told CBC News that the Canadian government was prepared to lift bans on alcohol sales as it negotiates possible concessions in exchange for U.S. tariff relief.

Trump has threatened to impose 50 per cent tariffs on some Canadian goods on Aug. 19 if Canada fails to lift some retaliatory trade measures against the U.S., including the alcohol bans.

Those bans date back to early last year, when several provinces removed U.S. alcohol from the shelves at their respective liquor boards in response to Trump slapping a 25-per-cent tariff on Canadian goods.

Ivan Gedz, who owns the bar Union Local 613 in Ottawa, says his stockpile of American booze ran out two months after U.S. supplies were taken off the shelves at the Liquor Control Board of Ontario (LCBO) last year.

But Gedz says customers at the bar, which had previously offered a wide range of American spirits, didn't bat an eye at not having access to bourbon and other alcohol made south of the border.

Instead, the U.S. alcohol ban encouraged patrons to try booze they'd never had
before.

"There's nothing I love more than giving someone an Indian whisky and they're like, 'India? I didn't even know India made whisky,' " Gedz told CBC News in an interview. "They're producing excellent stuff rCo it's just we don't get a ton of it."
A person's hands lift bottles of whisky off a shelf.
A proposal to halt provincial bans on American booze was revealed Friday as negotiators race to reach a deal before new U.S. tariffs take effect on Aug. 19. However, a poll last month suggested 69 per cent of Canadians said they weren't likely to buy U.S. alcohol even if it returns to shelves. (Ethan Cairns/The Canadian Press)
Changing tastes?

The need to seek out alternatives is something that was seen in other parts of
Canada, too.

Quebec's liquor board, the Soci|-t|- des alcools du Qu|-bec (SAQ), said in its
2026 annual report that "fans of U.S. wines have turned to counterparts from other regions" amid the ban.

"Canadian wines, including Quebec wines, have gained popularity and now rank ahead of Australia's," the report said, adding that Austrian wines were also becoming more popular in "a sign that customers are curious and open to discovering new countries of origin."

Nicole Raufeisen is director of operations at Grape Witches, a bar and wine bottle shop in Toronto that continued to sell U.S. wines it already had stocked when the ban came into effect.

"We've slowly ticked away through those products. I think we're down to maybe just one or two different wines," she told CBC in an interview on Friday.


If the ban is lifted, Raufeisen says she expects customers will again reach for wines they enjoy from the U.S., such as fuller-bodied reds from California. "People will go back because those wines are good, that market share is well-trodden, so to speak, and the visibility there is high."

But she added that demand for American wines can also be attributed to trade barriers between provinces.

While nine provincial premiers announced last month that they would introduce direct-to-consumer alcohol sales between provinces, Raufeisen says restrictions on wholesale wine sales between provinces remain a major challenge.

"If there were no interprovincial barriers to the wholesale movement of wines,
then it's possible that no one would miss any of the American wines," she said, noting that B.C. wines are comparable to those from California.

Back in Ottawa, Gedz says Union Local 613 would probably bring U.S. booze back
if the ban is lifted as part of a wider trade agreement between the two countries.

But he says he doesn't expect American alcohol to be as popular as it once was
because many Canadians "have exposed themselves to products that they may not have tried" without the ban in place."

"I'm just hoping that those customers maintain their willingness for experimentation," Gedz said. "And you know what? If we stick it to the Americans for a little while longer, I'm cool with that."

They are desperate to sell it. The USA booze market is being
decimated by a perfect storm of increasingly sober young, weed,
tirzepatides and semaglutides.
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On Aug 8, 2026 at 12:21:00rC>PM EDT, "Julian" <julianlzb87@gmail.com> wrote:

On 08/08/2026 17:08, Tara wrote:

Trump really wants U.S. booze back on Canadian shelves. 18 months ago we
pulled American booze off our shelves in responce to 25% American tariffs on >> Canadian goods.

Now Trump is making it part of the 'deal' on trade and threatens 50% tariffs >> on free trade goods tied to USMCA or as we call it in Canada CUSMA. A big
American demand in (non) negotiations is American booze back on our shelves. >>
funny though, how some things come back and bite you in the arse.


From CBC Aug. 8/26

"U.S. booze might end up back on Canadian shelves, but have we lost the taste
for it?
Majority of Canadians say they won't buy American alcohol if it becomes
available again, recent poll shows

Two signs reading, 'Buy Canadian instead', in front of rows of Jack Daniel's >> whisky.
A sign at a Vancouver liqour store in February last year encourages customers
to consider purchasing Canadian alcohol. British Columbia and several other >> provinces have since pulled top selling American products from liquor store >> shelves in response to U.S. President Donald Trump's tariffs. (Ethan
Cairns/The Canadian Press)
Social Sharing

Deb Anderson can't remember the last time she bought a product from the United
States.

Like many Canadians, the 65 year old from Prospect, N.S., said she's been
alarmed by U.S. President Donald Trump's repeated threats against Canada rCo and
she's been boycotting American goods in protest.

So when she read on Friday that Canada was prepared to lift a ban on American
alcohol sales as part of its trade negotiations with the Trump administration,
Anderson says she felt disappointed.

"But just because it goes back on the shelves doesn't mean that sales are
going to go back to where they were. The damage has been done," she told CBC >> in an interview.

Anderson says the "constant badgering and unfair negotiation practices" from >> the U.S. have "really give us a bad taste for all things American."

Anderson doesn't appear to be alone in her feelings: Sixty-nine per cent of
Canadians said they weren't likely to buy American alcohol if it goes back on
store shelves, according to a Nanos Research poll published last month.

Support for a continued boycott of U.S. alcohol was highest in British
Columbia, where 80.9 per cent of respondents said they were unlikely or
somewhat unlikely to buy U.S. booze again if it's made available.

That was followed by 74.7 per cent of people in Ontario and 73.9 per cent of >> Quebecers who said the same, the poll found.

With most Canadian provinces vowing to keep U.S. alcohol off store shelves in
response to President Donald TrumprCOs latest tariff threats, CBCrCOs Eli Glasner
asks: are the booze bans an effective pressure tactic or merely political
symbolism rCo and an inconvenience for consumers.
Steep decline in U.S. alcohol imports

Industry sources with knowledge of Canada-U.S. trade negotiations told CBC >> News that the Canadian government was prepared to lift bans on alcohol sales >> as it negotiates possible concessions in exchange for U.S. tariff relief.

Trump has threatened to impose 50 per cent tariffs on some Canadian goods on >> Aug. 19 if Canada fails to lift some retaliatory trade measures against the >> U.S., including the alcohol bans.

Those bans date back to early last year, when several provinces removed U.S. >> alcohol from the shelves at their respective liquor boards in response to
Trump slapping a 25-per-cent tariff on Canadian goods.

Ivan Gedz, who owns the bar Union Local 613 in Ottawa, says his stockpile of >> American booze ran out two months after U.S. supplies were taken off the
shelves at the Liquor Control Board of Ontario (LCBO) last year.

But Gedz says customers at the bar, which had previously offered a wide range
of American spirits, didn't bat an eye at not having access to bourbon and >> other alcohol made south of the border.

Instead, the U.S. alcohol ban encouraged patrons to try booze they'd never had
before.

"There's nothing I love more than giving someone an Indian whisky and they're
like, 'India? I didn't even know India made whisky,' " Gedz told CBC News in >> an interview. "They're producing excellent stuff rCo it's just we don't get a
ton of it."
A person's hands lift bottles of whisky off a shelf.
A proposal to halt provincial bans on American booze was revealed Friday as >> negotiators race to reach a deal before new U.S. tariffs take effect on Aug. >> 19. However, a poll last month suggested 69 per cent of Canadians said they >> weren't likely to buy U.S. alcohol even if it returns to shelves. (Ethan
Cairns/The Canadian Press)
Changing tastes?

The need to seek out alternatives is something that was seen in other parts of
Canada, too.

Quebec's liquor board, the Soci|-t|- des alcools du Qu|-bec (SAQ), said in its
2026 annual report that "fans of U.S. wines have turned to counterparts from >> other regions" amid the ban.

"Canadian wines, including Quebec wines, have gained popularity and now rank >> ahead of Australia's," the report said, adding that Austrian wines were also >> becoming more popular in "a sign that customers are curious and open to
discovering new countries of origin."

Nicole Raufeisen is director of operations at Grape Witches, a bar and wine >> bottle shop in Toronto that continued to sell U.S. wines it already had
stocked when the ban came into effect.

"We've slowly ticked away through those products. I think we're down to maybe
just one or two different wines," she told CBC in an interview on Friday.


If the ban is lifted, Raufeisen says she expects customers will again reach >> for wines they enjoy from the U.S., such as fuller-bodied reds from
California. "People will go back because those wines are good, that market >> share is well-trodden, so to speak, and the visibility there is high."

But she added that demand for American wines can also be attributed to trade >> barriers between provinces.

While nine provincial premiers announced last month that they would introduce
direct-to-consumer alcohol sales between provinces, Raufeisen says
restrictions on wholesale wine sales between provinces remain a major
challenge.

"If there were no interprovincial barriers to the wholesale movement of wines,
then it's possible that no one would miss any of the American wines," she
said, noting that B.C. wines are comparable to those from California.

Back in Ottawa, Gedz says Union Local 613 would probably bring U.S. booze back
if the ban is lifted as part of a wider trade agreement between the two
countries.

But he says he doesn't expect American alcohol to be as popular as it once was
because many Canadians "have exposed themselves to products that they may not
have tried" without the ban in place."

"I'm just hoping that those customers maintain their willingness for
experimentation," Gedz said. "And you know what? If we stick it to the
Americans for a little while longer, I'm cool with that."

They are desperate to sell it. The USA booze market is being
decimated by a perfect storm of increasingly sober young, weed,
tirzepatides and semaglutides.

Haha
Here as well - certainly tirzepatides and semaglutides.
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On 8/8/2026 9:45 AM, Tara wrote:

On Aug 8, 2026 at 12:21:00rC>PM EDT, "Julian" <julianlzb87@gmail.com> wrote:

On 08/08/2026 17:08, Tara wrote:

Trump really wants U.S. booze back on Canadian shelves. 18 months ago we >>> pulled American booze off our shelves in responce to 25% American tariffs on
Canadian goods.

Now Trump is making it part of the 'deal' on trade and threatens 50% tariffs
on free trade goods tied to USMCA or as we call it in Canada CUSMA. A big >>> American demand in (non) negotiations is American booze back on our shelves.

funny though, how some things come back and bite you in the arse.


From CBC Aug. 8/26

"U.S. booze might end up back on Canadian shelves, but have we lost the taste
for it?
Majority of Canadians say they won't buy American alcohol if it becomes
available again, recent poll shows

Two signs reading, 'Buy Canadian instead', in front of rows of Jack Daniel's
whisky.
A sign at a Vancouver liqour store in February last year encourages customers
to consider purchasing Canadian alcohol. British Columbia and several other >>> provinces have since pulled top selling American products from liquor store >>> shelves in response to U.S. President Donald Trump's tariffs. (Ethan
Cairns/The Canadian Press)
Social Sharing

Deb Anderson can't remember the last time she bought a product from the United
States.

Like many Canadians, the 65 year old from Prospect, N.S., said she's been >>> alarmed by U.S. President Donald Trump's repeated threats against Canada rCo and
she's been boycotting American goods in protest.

So when she read on Friday that Canada was prepared to lift a ban on American
alcohol sales as part of its trade negotiations with the Trump administration,
Anderson says she felt disappointed.

"But just because it goes back on the shelves doesn't mean that sales are >>> going to go back to where they were. The damage has been done," she told CBC
in an interview.

Anderson says the "constant badgering and unfair negotiation practices" from
the U.S. have "really give us a bad taste for all things American."

Anderson doesn't appear to be alone in her feelings: Sixty-nine per cent of
Canadians said they weren't likely to buy American alcohol if it goes back on
store shelves, according to a Nanos Research poll published last month.

Support for a continued boycott of U.S. alcohol was highest in British
Columbia, where 80.9 per cent of respondents said they were unlikely or
somewhat unlikely to buy U.S. booze again if it's made available.

That was followed by 74.7 per cent of people in Ontario and 73.9 per cent of
Quebecers who said the same, the poll found.

With most Canadian provinces vowing to keep U.S. alcohol off store shelves in
response to President Donald TrumprCOs latest tariff threats, CBCrCOs Eli Glasner
asks: are the booze bans an effective pressure tactic or merely political >>> symbolism rCo and an inconvenience for consumers.
Steep decline in U.S. alcohol imports

Industry sources with knowledge of Canada-U.S. trade negotiations told CBC >>> News that the Canadian government was prepared to lift bans on alcohol sales
as it negotiates possible concessions in exchange for U.S. tariff relief. >>>
Trump has threatened to impose 50 per cent tariffs on some Canadian goods on
Aug. 19 if Canada fails to lift some retaliatory trade measures against the >>> U.S., including the alcohol bans.

Those bans date back to early last year, when several provinces removed U.S.
alcohol from the shelves at their respective liquor boards in response to >>> Trump slapping a 25-per-cent tariff on Canadian goods.

Ivan Gedz, who owns the bar Union Local 613 in Ottawa, says his stockpile of
American booze ran out two months after U.S. supplies were taken off the >>> shelves at the Liquor Control Board of Ontario (LCBO) last year.

But Gedz says customers at the bar, which had previously offered a wide range
of American spirits, didn't bat an eye at not having access to bourbon and >>> other alcohol made south of the border.

Instead, the U.S. alcohol ban encouraged patrons to try booze they'd never had
before.

"There's nothing I love more than giving someone an Indian whisky and they're
like, 'India? I didn't even know India made whisky,' " Gedz told CBC News in
an interview. "They're producing excellent stuff rCo it's just we don't get a
ton of it."
A person's hands lift bottles of whisky off a shelf.
A proposal to halt provincial bans on American booze was revealed Friday as >>> negotiators race to reach a deal before new U.S. tariffs take effect on Aug.
19. However, a poll last month suggested 69 per cent of Canadians said they >>> weren't likely to buy U.S. alcohol even if it returns to shelves. (Ethan >>> Cairns/The Canadian Press)
Changing tastes?

The need to seek out alternatives is something that was seen in other parts of
Canada, too.

Quebec's liquor board, the Soci|-t|- des alcools du Qu|-bec (SAQ), said in its
2026 annual report that "fans of U.S. wines have turned to counterparts from
other regions" amid the ban.

"Canadian wines, including Quebec wines, have gained popularity and now rank
ahead of Australia's," the report said, adding that Austrian wines were also
becoming more popular in "a sign that customers are curious and open to
discovering new countries of origin."

Nicole Raufeisen is director of operations at Grape Witches, a bar and wine >>> bottle shop in Toronto that continued to sell U.S. wines it already had
stocked when the ban came into effect.

"We've slowly ticked away through those products. I think we're down to maybe
just one or two different wines," she told CBC in an interview on Friday. >>>

If the ban is lifted, Raufeisen says she expects customers will again reach >>> for wines they enjoy from the U.S., such as fuller-bodied reds from
California. "People will go back because those wines are good, that market >>> share is well-trodden, so to speak, and the visibility there is high."

But she added that demand for American wines can also be attributed to trade
barriers between provinces.

While nine provincial premiers announced last month that they would introduce
direct-to-consumer alcohol sales between provinces, Raufeisen says
restrictions on wholesale wine sales between provinces remain a major
challenge.

"If there were no interprovincial barriers to the wholesale movement of wines,
then it's possible that no one would miss any of the American wines," she >>> said, noting that B.C. wines are comparable to those from California.

Back in Ottawa, Gedz says Union Local 613 would probably bring U.S. booze back
if the ban is lifted as part of a wider trade agreement between the two
countries.

But he says he doesn't expect American alcohol to be as popular as it once was
because many Canadians "have exposed themselves to products that they may not
have tried" without the ban in place."

"I'm just hoping that those customers maintain their willingness for
experimentation," Gedz said. "And you know what? If we stick it to the
Americans for a little while longer, I'm cool with that."

They are desperate to sell it. The USA booze market is being
decimated by a perfect storm of increasingly sober young, weed,
tirzepatides and semaglutides.

Haha
Here as well - certainly tirzepatides and semaglutides.

Apparently, there are exemptions on commodities like energy, potash fertilizer, fish, and critical minerals are excluded from the US tariffs.

Core Trade Complaints: The U.S. objects to Canadian taxes and quotas on American motor vehicles and parts, which the administration argues
unfairly favor domestic Canadian production.
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On 8/8/2026 9:16 AM, dart200 wrote:

On 8/8/26 9:08 AM, Tara wrote:

Trump really wants U.S. booze back on Canadian shelves. 18 months ago we
pulled American booze off our shelves in responce to 25% American
tariffs on
Canadian goods.

Now Trump is making it part of the 'deal' on trade and threatens 50%
tariffs
on free trade goods tied to USMCA or as we call it in Canada CUSMA. A big
American demand in (non) negotiations is American booze back on our
shelves.

funny though,-a how some things come back and bite you in the arse.


-aFrom-a CBC Aug. 8/26

"U.S. booze might end up back on Canadian shelves, but have we lost
the taste
for it?
Majority of Canadians say they won't buy American alcohol if it becomes
available again, recent poll shows

Two signs reading, 'Buy Canadian instead', in front of rows of Jack
Daniel's
whisky.
A sign at a Vancouver liqour store in February last year encourages
customers
to consider purchasing Canadian alcohol. British Columbia and several
other
provinces have since pulled top selling American products from liquor
store
shelves in response to U.S. President Donald Trump's tariffs. (Ethan
Cairns/The Canadian Press)
Social Sharing

Deb Anderson can't remember the last time she bought a product from
the United
States.

Like many Canadians, the 65 year old from Prospect, N.S., said she's been
alarmed by U.S. President Donald Trump's repeated threats against
Canada rCo and
she's been boycotting American goods in protest.

So when she read on Friday that Canada was prepared to lift a ban on
American
alcohol sales as part of its trade negotiations with the Trump
administration,
Anderson says she felt disappointed.

"But just because it goes back on the shelves doesn't mean that sales are
going to go back to where they were. The damage has been done," she
told CBC
in an interview.

Anderson says the "constant badgering and unfair negotiation
practices" from
the U.S. have "really give us a bad taste for all things American."

-a Anderson doesn't appear to be alone in her feelings: Sixty-nine per
cent of
Canadians said they weren't likely to buy American alcohol if it goes
back on
store shelves, according to a Nanos Research poll published last month.

Support for a continued boycott of U.S. alcohol was highest in British
Columbia, where 80.9 per cent of respondents said they were unlikely or
somewhat unlikely to buy U.S. booze again if it's made available.

That was followed by 74.7 per cent of people in Ontario and 73.9 per
cent of
Quebecers who said the same, the poll found.

With most Canadian provinces vowing to keep U.S. alcohol off store
shelves in
response to President Donald TrumprCOs latest tariff threats, CBCrCOs Eli >> Glasner
asks: are the booze bans an effective pressure tactic or merely political
symbolism rCo and an inconvenience for consumers.
Steep decline in U.S. alcohol imports

Industry sources with knowledge of Canada-U.S. trade negotiations told
CBC
News that the Canadian government was prepared to lift bans on alcohol
sales
as it negotiates possible concessions in exchange for U.S. tariff relief.

Trump has threatened to impose 50 per cent tariffs on some Canadian
goods on
Aug. 19 if Canada fails to lift some retaliatory trade measures
against the
U.S., including the alcohol bans.

Those bans date back to early last year, when several provinces
removed U.S.
alcohol from the shelves at their respective liquor boards in response to
Trump slapping a 25-per-cent tariff on Canadian goods.

Ivan Gedz, who owns the bar Union Local 613 in Ottawa, says his
stockpile of
American booze ran out two months after U.S. supplies were taken off the
shelves at the Liquor Control Board of Ontario (LCBO) last year.

But Gedz says customers at the bar, which had previously offered a
wide range
of American spirits, didn't bat an eye at not having access to bourbon
and
other alcohol made south of the border.

Instead, the U.S. alcohol ban encouraged patrons to try booze they'd
never had
before.

"There's nothing I love more than giving someone an Indian whisky and
they're
like, 'India? I didn't even know India made whisky,' " Gedz told CBC
News in
an interview. "They're producing excellent stuff rCo it's just we don't
get a
ton of it."
A person's hands lift bottles of whisky off a shelf.
A proposal to halt provincial bans on American booze was revealed
Friday as
negotiators race to reach a deal before new U.S. tariffs take effect
on Aug.
19. However, a poll last month suggested 69 per cent of Canadians said
they
weren't likely to buy U.S. alcohol even if it returns to shelves. (Ethan
Cairns/The Canadian Press)
Changing tastes?

The need to seek out alternatives is something that was seen in other
parts of
Canada, too.

Quebec's liquor board, the Soci|-t|- des alcools du Qu|-bec (SAQ), said
in its
2026 annual report that "fans of U.S. wines have turned to
counterparts from
other regions" amid the ban.

"Canadian wines, including Quebec wines, have gained popularity and
now rank
ahead of Australia's," the report said, adding that Austrian wines
were also
becoming more popular in "a sign that customers are curious and open to
discovering new countries of origin."

Nicole Raufeisen is director of operations at Grape Witches, a bar and
wine
bottle shop in Toronto that continued to sell U.S. wines it already had
stocked when the ban came into effect.

"We've slowly ticked away through those products. I think we're down
to maybe
just one or two different wines," she told CBC in an interview on Friday.

If the ban is lifted, Raufeisen says she expects customers will again
reach
for wines they enjoy from the U.S., such as fuller-bodied reds from
California. "People will go back because those wines are good, that
market
share is well-trodden, so to speak, and the visibility there is high."

But she added that demand for American wines can also be attributed to
trade
barriers between provinces.

While nine provincial premiers announced last month that they would
introduce
direct-to-consumer alcohol sales between provinces, Raufeisen says
restrictions on wholesale wine sales between provinces remain a major
challenge.

"If there were no interprovincial barriers to the wholesale movement
of wines,
then it's possible that no one would miss any of the American wines," she
said, noting that B.C. wines are comparable to those from California.

Back in Ottawa, Gedz says Union Local 613 would probably bring U.S.
booze back
if the ban is lifted as part of a wider trade agreement between the two
countries.

But he says he doesn't expect American alcohol to be as popular as it
once was
because many Canadians "have exposed themselves to products that they
may not
have tried" without the ban in place."

"I'm just hoping that those customers maintain their willingness for
experimentation," Gedz said. "And you know what? If we stick it to the
Americans for a little while longer, I'm cool with that."

alcohol is a drug u fking addicts

You are soaking in it.
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On 8/8/2026 9:21 AM, Julian wrote:

On 08/08/2026 17:08, Tara wrote:

Trump really wants U.S. booze back on Canadian shelves. 18 months ago we
pulled American booze off our shelves in responce to 25% American
tariffs on
Canadian goods.

Now Trump is making it part of the 'deal' on trade and threatens 50%
tariffs
on free trade goods tied to USMCA or as we call it in Canada CUSMA. A big
American demand in (non) negotiations is American booze back on our
shelves.

funny though,-a how some things come back and bite you in the arse.


-aFrom-a CBC Aug. 8/26

"U.S. booze might end up back on Canadian shelves, but have we lost
the taste
for it?
Majority of Canadians say they won't buy American alcohol if it becomes
available again, recent poll shows

Two signs reading, 'Buy Canadian instead', in front of rows of Jack
Daniel's
whisky.
A sign at a Vancouver liqour store in February last year encourages
customers
to consider purchasing Canadian alcohol. British Columbia and several
other
provinces have since pulled top selling American products from liquor
store
shelves in response to U.S. President Donald Trump's tariffs. (Ethan
Cairns/The Canadian Press)
Social Sharing

Deb Anderson can't remember the last time she bought a product from
the United
States.

Like many Canadians, the 65 year old from Prospect, N.S., said she's been
alarmed by U.S. President Donald Trump's repeated threats against
Canada rCo and
she's been boycotting American goods in protest.

So when she read on Friday that Canada was prepared to lift a ban on
American
alcohol sales as part of its trade negotiations with the Trump
administration,
Anderson says she felt disappointed.

"But just because it goes back on the shelves doesn't mean that sales are
going to go back to where they were. The damage has been done," she
told CBC
in an interview.

Anderson says the "constant badgering and unfair negotiation
practices" from
the U.S. have "really give us a bad taste for all things American."

-a Anderson doesn't appear to be alone in her feelings: Sixty-nine per
cent of
Canadians said they weren't likely to buy American alcohol if it goes
back on
store shelves, according to a Nanos Research poll published last month.

Support for a continued boycott of U.S. alcohol was highest in British
Columbia, where 80.9 per cent of respondents said they were unlikely or
somewhat unlikely to buy U.S. booze again if it's made available.

That was followed by 74.7 per cent of people in Ontario and 73.9 per
cent of
Quebecers who said the same, the poll found.

With most Canadian provinces vowing to keep U.S. alcohol off store
shelves in
response to President Donald TrumprCOs latest tariff threats, CBCrCOs Eli >> Glasner
asks: are the booze bans an effective pressure tactic or merely political
symbolism rCo and an inconvenience for consumers.
Steep decline in U.S. alcohol imports

Industry sources with knowledge of Canada-U.S. trade negotiations told
CBC
News that the Canadian government was prepared to lift bans on alcohol
sales
as it negotiates possible concessions in exchange for U.S. tariff relief.

Trump has threatened to impose 50 per cent tariffs on some Canadian
goods on
Aug. 19 if Canada fails to lift some retaliatory trade measures
against the
U.S., including the alcohol bans.

Those bans date back to early last year, when several provinces
removed U.S.
alcohol from the shelves at their respective liquor boards in response to
Trump slapping a 25-per-cent tariff on Canadian goods.

Ivan Gedz, who owns the bar Union Local 613 in Ottawa, says his
stockpile of
American booze ran out two months after U.S. supplies were taken off the
shelves at the Liquor Control Board of Ontario (LCBO) last year.

But Gedz says customers at the bar, which had previously offered a
wide range
of American spirits, didn't bat an eye at not having access to bourbon
and
other alcohol made south of the border.

Instead, the U.S. alcohol ban encouraged patrons to try booze they'd
never had
before.

"There's nothing I love more than giving someone an Indian whisky and
they're
like, 'India? I didn't even know India made whisky,' " Gedz told CBC
News in
an interview. "They're producing excellent stuff rCo it's just we don't
get a
ton of it."
A person's hands lift bottles of whisky off a shelf.
A proposal to halt provincial bans on American booze was revealed
Friday as
negotiators race to reach a deal before new U.S. tariffs take effect
on Aug.
19. However, a poll last month suggested 69 per cent of Canadians said
they
weren't likely to buy U.S. alcohol even if it returns to shelves. (Ethan
Cairns/The Canadian Press)
Changing tastes?

The need to seek out alternatives is something that was seen in other
parts of
Canada, too.

Quebec's liquor board, the Soci|-t|- des alcools du Qu|-bec (SAQ), said
in its
2026 annual report that "fans of U.S. wines have turned to
counterparts from
other regions" amid the ban.

"Canadian wines, including Quebec wines, have gained popularity and
now rank
ahead of Australia's," the report said, adding that Austrian wines
were also
becoming more popular in "a sign that customers are curious and open to
discovering new countries of origin."

Nicole Raufeisen is director of operations at Grape Witches, a bar and
wine
bottle shop in Toronto that continued to sell U.S. wines it already had
stocked when the ban came into effect.

"We've slowly ticked away through those products. I think we're down
to maybe
just one or two different wines," she told CBC in an interview on Friday.

If the ban is lifted, Raufeisen says she expects customers will again
reach
for wines they enjoy from the U.S., such as fuller-bodied reds from
California. "People will go back because those wines are good, that
market
share is well-trodden, so to speak, and the visibility there is high."

But she added that demand for American wines can also be attributed to
trade
barriers between provinces.

While nine provincial premiers announced last month that they would
introduce
direct-to-consumer alcohol sales between provinces, Raufeisen says
restrictions on wholesale wine sales between provinces remain a major
challenge.

"If there were no interprovincial barriers to the wholesale movement
of wines,
then it's possible that no one would miss any of the American wines," she
said, noting that B.C. wines are comparable to those from California.

Back in Ottawa, Gedz says Union Local 613 would probably bring U.S.
booze back
if the ban is lifted as part of a wider trade agreement between the two
countries.

But he says he doesn't expect American alcohol to be as popular as it
once was
because many Canadians "have exposed themselves to products that they
may not
have tried" without the ban in place."

"I'm just hoping that those customers maintain their willingness for
experimentation," Gedz said. "And you know what? If we stick it to the
Americans for a little while longer, I'm cool with that."

They are desperate to sell it. The USA booze market is being
decimated by a perfect storm of increasingly sober young, weed,
tirzepatides and semaglutides.

That being said, Jack Daniel's is widely considered the most popular and best-selling American whiskey brand in the United States by retail
dominance.

Having said that:

While Jim Beam leads in global volume, Jack Daniel's holds the sales
crown within the U.S. market.

Just saying.
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Dude <punditster@gmail.com> wrote:
.

That being said, Jack Daniel's is widely considered the most popular and best-selling American whiskey brand in the United States by retail dominance.

Having said that:

While Jim Beam leads in global volume, Jack Daniel's holds the sales
crown within the U.S. market.

Just saying.

The Rye Factor

Rye grain plays a central role in Canadian whisky production. The spicy,
bold character of rye creates flavor profiles that stand apart from Scotch barley or American corn-based whiskies. Canadian distillers have developed techniques for coaxing incredible flavor from rye that other countries
cannot replicate.

Top Canadian Whiskies.

1. Crown Royal

Crown Royal stands as the flagship brand of Canadian whisky. The distillery produces several expressions, but the flagship blend remains the benchmark against which other Canadian whiskies are measured. Founded in 1939 to commemorate the royal tour of King George VI, the brand has maintained its reputation for consistent quality over the decades.

The liquid offers notes of vanilla, cocoa, and light spice with a
remarkably smooth finish. The signature purple bag packaging makes it
instantly recognizable on any shelf. The whisky achieves its smoothness
through careful selection of malted barley, rye grain, and corn, each
distilled separately before precise blending.

Crown Royal Northern Harvest Rye has become a particular favorite among
bourbon drinkers looking to explore Canadian whisky. Its bold rye character
and sweet finish bridge the gap between American bourbon and traditional Canadian style. The expression won the World Whisky Awards for Best
Canadian Whisky, cementing its status as a world-class spirit.

This brand consistently wins awards at international competitions. The
Crown Royal Nobel Collection Winter Wheat was named CanadarCOs Best Whisky at the Canadian Whisky Awards, proving that the brand deserves its top
ranking. The Northern Harvest Rye expression in particular has developed a
cult following among whisky enthusiasts who appreciate its bold
personality.

2. Two Brewers

Two Brewers has developed a devoted following among whisky purists. The Alberta-based distillery focuses on single malts and often releases single barrel expressions that showcase terroir-driven flavors. Unlike large commercial producers, Two Brewers maintains a hands-on approach that allows each barrel to express its unique characteristics.

Forum discussions on r/canadawhisky frequently mention Two Brewers as
making some of the most exciting whisky in Canada. The brand has earned
praise for its experimental cask finishes and willingness to push
boundaries. Their willingness to try unusual aging regimes and cask types
has resulted in limited editions that become instant collectibles.

The tasting profile typically includes fruit notes, gentle spice, and a
creamy mouthfeel. Each release varies based on the specific barrel, making
Two Brewers a brand worth seeking out for collectors and enthusiasts. The distillery uses locally sourced grain when possible, adding a sense of
place that larger brands cannot replicate.

3. Forty Creek

Forty Creek represents everything that makes Canadian whisky special. The distillery, based in Ontario, has built its reputation on innovative
blending and careful barrel selection. Founded by Jim St. Laurent in 1992, Forty Creek has shown that Canadian whisky can compete with premium Scotch
and bourbon at any price point.

Forty Creek Confederation Oak is the standout expression. The whisky spends extended time in oak barrels, developing rich vanilla, caramel, and toasted
nut flavors. The aging process creates a sophisticated sipper that rivals
more expensive Scotch whiskies. Each batch is carefully monitored to ensure consistency while allowing the oak to leave its distinctive mark.

Whisky enthusiasts on forums consistently recommend Forty Creek as a
reliable go-to brand. The price point delivers exceptional value, making it accessible for both newcomers and experienced drinkers looking for quality without breaking the bank. The Copper Pot Rye expression offers another excellent entry point with its spicy, approachable character.

4. WiserrCOs

WiserrCOs has been producing Canadian whisky since 1857. The brand combines tradition with innovation, offering both classic expressions and limited releases that showcase the distilleryrCOs expertise. The Hiram Walker distillery, now part of the Pernod Ricard portfolio, has accumulated over a century and a half of expertise in Canadian whisky production.

WiserrCOs Legacy captures the historical essence of Canadian whisky. The high-rye recipe delivers bold spice and pepper notes that stand out in
blind tastings. It has become a favorite among those who appreciate a more assertive whisky. The use of traditional copper pot stills ensures the
spirit retains character that mass production often eliminates.

WiserrCOs 18 Years Old received significant recognition at international competitions. The extended aging creates remarkable depth, with layers of
dried fruit, oak spice, and a lingering finish that rewards patience. This expression demonstrates what Canadian distillers can achieve when given sufficient time and quality casks to work with.

5. Lot 40

Lot 40 has earned its place among the top Canadian rye whiskies. The brand focuses on bold, flavor-forward expressions that showcase the best of
Canadian rye production. Originally produced by Hiram Walker and now under
the Crown Royal umbrella, Lot 40 represents the spicy, robust side of
Canadian whisky.

Lot 40 Dark Oak takes the classic rye profile and amplifies it through
extended cask aging. The result includes notes of dark cherry, brown sugar,
and baking spice that create a memorable tasting experience. The dark oak treatment adds layers of complexity that elevate an already impressive base spirit.

Whisky experts recommend Lot 40 as an excellent entry point for bourbon drinkers curious about Canadian whisky. The flavor profile bridges the gap between American and Canadian styles, making it an accessible choice for
those expanding their horizons. The spice-forward character satisfies those
who want something with more kick than typical blended whisky.

6. Alberta Premium

Alberta Premium has gained recognition for its high-quality cask strength expressions. The brand proves that Canadian whisky can deliver intensity
and complexity at approachable price points. The distillery, located in AlbertarCOs prairie region, benefits from extreme temperature fluctuations
that accelerate aging beyond what more moderate climates achieve.

Alberta Premium Cask Strength receives consistent praise from whisky enthusiasts. The bold flavors include rye spice, vanilla, and oak influence that showcase the quality of Alberta-grown grain. The cask strength presentation allows enthusiasts to experience the whisky undiluted or with minimal water to open up additional flavors.

The cask strength releases allow drinkers to experience the whisky at
various proof levels. Adding a few drops of water can unlock different
flavor dimensions, making each sip a personal exploration. This versatility makes Alberta Premium particularly interesting for those who enjoy
exploring how water affects whisky flavor.

7. Canadian Club

Canadian Club has been a cornerstone of Canadian whisky production since
1858. The brand offers approachable expressions that appeal to both
newcomers and experienced whisky drinkers. Founded by T.J. Craig in
Windsor, Ontario, Canadian Club has maintained its reputation for
consistent quality across nearly two centuries of production.

Canadian Club 100% Rye provides a spicy alternative to the sweeter
expressions in the lineup. The rye-forward recipe delivers bold character without overwhelming heat. This expression demonstrates that Canadian
whisky can stand on its own as a rye whisky rather than a blended spirit.

Forum discussions comparing Canadian Club and Canadian Mist reveal strong opinions on both sides. Canadian Club generally receives the edge for its
more complex flavor profile and longer history of quality production. The ChairmanrCOs Select offering provides a particularly compelling option for those seeking something beyond the standard benchmark.

8. Grand Derangement

Grand Derangement represents the growing craft whisky movement in Canada.
The Quebec-based distillery focuses on small-batch productions that
showcase regional character. The name refers to the forced relocation of Acadians from Nova Scotia, a historical event that gives the brand
distinctive cultural significance.

Grand Derangement Pembroke has emerged as a favorite among enthusiasts
seeking premium expressions. The limited availability adds to its appeal, making each bottle a special find. The distillery uses Acadian yeast
strains and locally sourced grain to create whiskies that truly reflect
their terroir.

The distilleryrCOs approach emphasizes terroir, using locally sourced grain
and careful production methods. This attention to detail creates whiskies
with distinct personality that stand apart from mass-produced alternatives. Their experimentation with different wood types and aging regimes has
produced unique expressions that command attention.

9. Cirka

Cirka continues the tradition of Quebec craft distilling with innovative expressions. The distillery experiments with different cask types and aging techniques to create unique flavor profiles. Founded by a former sommelier, Cirka brings wine expertise to whisky production, resulting in unusual cask finishes that intrigue adventurous drinkers.

Cirka Monarque has gained recognition for its balanced approach to Canadian whisky. The expression combines traditional techniques with modern sensibilities, resulting in a versatile spirit. The wine cask influence
adds complexity without overwhelming the underlying whisky character.

For whisky lovers interested in exploring beyond the mainstream brands,
Cirka offers an opportunity to discover what Canadian craft distillers are accomplishing. The quality rivals much older and more established names in
the industry. Their Ginference series, which bridges gin and whisky
categories, has won awards and pushed boundaries of what Canadian spirits
can be.

10. John Sleeman

John Sleeman and Sons brings together history and quality in its Canadian whisky lineup. The brand traces its roots to 1840s Ontario, connecting
modern drinkers to centuries of whisky-making tradition. The Sleeman family
has been involved in brewing and distilling for generations, giving the
brand authentic heritage credentials.

Spring Mill has become the flagship expression, offering a smooth and approachable profile. The whisky features notes of honey, vanilla, and
gentle spice that make it ideal for both sipping and mixing. The balanced character makes it a reliable choice for any occasion, whether casual or celebratory.

For those new to Canadian whisky, John Sleeman provides an accessible entry point. The brand delivers consistent quality without intimidating
newcomers, making it a reliable choice for any occasion. The 1840
expression pays homage to the brandrCOs founding year with an aged profile
that demonstrates how Canadian whisky can develop complexity over time.



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On 08/08/2026 22:12, Dude wrote:

On 8/8/2026 9:21 AM, Julian wrote:

On 08/08/2026 17:08, Tara wrote:

Trump really wants U.S. booze back on Canadian shelves. 18 months ago we >>> pulled American booze off our shelves in responce to 25% American
tariffs on
Canadian goods.

Now Trump is making it part of the 'deal' on trade and threatens 50%
tariffs
on free trade goods tied to USMCA or as we call it in Canada CUSMA. A
big
American demand in (non) negotiations is American booze back on our
shelves.

funny though,-a how some things come back and bite you in the arse.


-aFrom-a CBC Aug. 8/26

"U.S. booze might end up back on Canadian shelves, but have we lost
the taste
for it?
Majority of Canadians say they won't buy American alcohol if it becomes
available again, recent poll shows

Two signs reading, 'Buy Canadian instead', in front of rows of Jack
Daniel's
whisky.
A sign at a Vancouver liqour store in February last year encourages
customers
to consider purchasing Canadian alcohol. British Columbia and several
other
provinces have since pulled top selling American products from liquor
store
shelves in response to U.S. President Donald Trump's tariffs. (Ethan
Cairns/The Canadian Press)
Social Sharing

Deb Anderson can't remember the last time she bought a product from
the United
States.

Like many Canadians, the 65 year old from Prospect, N.S., said she's
been
alarmed by U.S. President Donald Trump's repeated threats against
Canada rCo and
she's been boycotting American goods in protest.

So when she read on Friday that Canada was prepared to lift a ban on
American
alcohol sales as part of its trade negotiations with the Trump
administration,
Anderson says she felt disappointed.

"But just because it goes back on the shelves doesn't mean that sales
are
going to go back to where they were. The damage has been done," she
told CBC
in an interview.

Anderson says the "constant badgering and unfair negotiation
practices" from
the U.S. have "really give us a bad taste for all things American."

-a Anderson doesn't appear to be alone in her feelings: Sixty-nine per
cent of
Canadians said they weren't likely to buy American alcohol if it goes
back on
store shelves, according to a Nanos Research poll published last month.

Support for a continued boycott of U.S. alcohol was highest in British
Columbia, where 80.9 per cent of respondents said they were unlikely or
somewhat unlikely to buy U.S. booze again if it's made available.

That was followed by 74.7 per cent of people in Ontario and 73.9 per
cent of
Quebecers who said the same, the poll found.

With most Canadian provinces vowing to keep U.S. alcohol off store
shelves in
response to President Donald TrumprCOs latest tariff threats, CBCrCOs Eli >>> Glasner
asks: are the booze bans an effective pressure tactic or merely
political
symbolism rCo and an inconvenience for consumers.
Steep decline in U.S. alcohol imports

Industry sources with knowledge of Canada-U.S. trade negotiations
told CBC
News that the Canadian government was prepared to lift bans on
alcohol sales
as it negotiates possible concessions in exchange for U.S. tariff
relief.

Trump has threatened to impose 50 per cent tariffs on some Canadian
goods on
Aug. 19 if Canada fails to lift some retaliatory trade measures
against the
U.S., including the alcohol bans.

Those bans date back to early last year, when several provinces
removed U.S.
alcohol from the shelves at their respective liquor boards in
response to
Trump slapping a 25-per-cent tariff on Canadian goods.

Ivan Gedz, who owns the bar Union Local 613 in Ottawa, says his
stockpile of
American booze ran out two months after U.S. supplies were taken off the >>> shelves at the Liquor Control Board of Ontario (LCBO) last year.

But Gedz says customers at the bar, which had previously offered a
wide range
of American spirits, didn't bat an eye at not having access to
bourbon and
other alcohol made south of the border.

Instead, the U.S. alcohol ban encouraged patrons to try booze they'd
never had
before.

"There's nothing I love more than giving someone an Indian whisky and
they're
like, 'India? I didn't even know India made whisky,' " Gedz told CBC
News in
an interview. "They're producing excellent stuff rCo it's just we don't >>> get a
ton of it."
A person's hands lift bottles of whisky off a shelf.
A proposal to halt provincial bans on American booze was revealed
Friday as
negotiators race to reach a deal before new U.S. tariffs take effect
on Aug.
19. However, a poll last month suggested 69 per cent of Canadians
said they
weren't likely to buy U.S. alcohol even if it returns to shelves. (Ethan >>> Cairns/The Canadian Press)
Changing tastes?

The need to seek out alternatives is something that was seen in other
parts of
Canada, too.

Quebec's liquor board, the Soci|-t|- des alcools du Qu|-bec (SAQ), said >>> in its
2026 annual report that "fans of U.S. wines have turned to
counterparts from
other regions" amid the ban.

"Canadian wines, including Quebec wines, have gained popularity and
now rank
ahead of Australia's," the report said, adding that Austrian wines
were also
becoming more popular in "a sign that customers are curious and open to
discovering new countries of origin."

Nicole Raufeisen is director of operations at Grape Witches, a bar
and wine
bottle shop in Toronto that continued to sell U.S. wines it already had
stocked when the ban came into effect.

"We've slowly ticked away through those products. I think we're down
to maybe
just one or two different wines," she told CBC in an interview on
Friday.

If the ban is lifted, Raufeisen says she expects customers will again
reach
for wines they enjoy from the U.S., such as fuller-bodied reds from
California. "People will go back because those wines are good, that
market
share is well-trodden, so to speak, and the visibility there is high."

But she added that demand for American wines can also be attributed
to trade
barriers between provinces.

While nine provincial premiers announced last month that they would
introduce
direct-to-consumer alcohol sales between provinces, Raufeisen says
restrictions on wholesale wine sales between provinces remain a major
challenge.

"If there were no interprovincial barriers to the wholesale movement
of wines,
then it's possible that no one would miss any of the American wines,"
she
said, noting that B.C. wines are comparable to those from California.

Back in Ottawa, Gedz says Union Local 613 would probably bring U.S.
booze back
if the ban is lifted as part of a wider trade agreement between the two
countries.

But he says he doesn't expect American alcohol to be as popular as it
once was
because many Canadians "have exposed themselves to products that they
may not
have tried" without the ban in place."

"I'm just hoping that those customers maintain their willingness for
experimentation," Gedz said. "And you know what? If we stick it to the
Americans for a little while longer, I'm cool with that."

They are desperate to sell it. The USA booze market is being
decimated by a perfect storm of increasingly sober young, weed,
tirzepatides and semaglutides.

That being said, Jack Daniel's is widely considered the most popular and best-selling American whiskey brand in the United States by retail dominance.

Having said that:

While Jim Beam leads in global volume, Jack Daniel's holds the sales
crown within the U.S. market.

Just saying.

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On 8/8/26 1:15 PM, Dude wrote:

On 8/8/2026 9:16 AM, dart200 wrote:

On 8/8/26 9:08 AM, Tara wrote:

Trump really wants U.S. booze back on Canadian shelves. 18 months ago we >>> pulled American booze off our shelves in responce to 25% American
tariffs on
Canadian goods.

Now Trump is making it part of the 'deal' on trade and threatens 50%
tariffs
on free trade goods tied to USMCA or as we call it in Canada CUSMA. A
big
American demand in (non) negotiations is American booze back on our
shelves.

funny though,-a how some things come back and bite you in the arse.


-aFrom-a CBC Aug. 8/26

"U.S. booze might end up back on Canadian shelves, but have we lost
the taste
for it?
Majority of Canadians say they won't buy American alcohol if it becomes
available again, recent poll shows

Two signs reading, 'Buy Canadian instead', in front of rows of Jack
Daniel's
whisky.
A sign at a Vancouver liqour store in February last year encourages
customers
to consider purchasing Canadian alcohol. British Columbia and several
other
provinces have since pulled top selling American products from liquor
store
shelves in response to U.S. President Donald Trump's tariffs. (Ethan
Cairns/The Canadian Press)
Social Sharing

Deb Anderson can't remember the last time she bought a product from
the United
States.

Like many Canadians, the 65 year old from Prospect, N.S., said she's
been
alarmed by U.S. President Donald Trump's repeated threats against
Canada rCo and
she's been boycotting American goods in protest.

So when she read on Friday that Canada was prepared to lift a ban on
American
alcohol sales as part of its trade negotiations with the Trump
administration,
Anderson says she felt disappointed.

"But just because it goes back on the shelves doesn't mean that sales
are
going to go back to where they were. The damage has been done," she
told CBC
in an interview.

Anderson says the "constant badgering and unfair negotiation
practices" from
the U.S. have "really give us a bad taste for all things American."

-a Anderson doesn't appear to be alone in her feelings: Sixty-nine per
cent of
Canadians said they weren't likely to buy American alcohol if it goes
back on
store shelves, according to a Nanos Research poll published last month.

Support for a continued boycott of U.S. alcohol was highest in British
Columbia, where 80.9 per cent of respondents said they were unlikely or
somewhat unlikely to buy U.S. booze again if it's made available.

That was followed by 74.7 per cent of people in Ontario and 73.9 per
cent of
Quebecers who said the same, the poll found.

With most Canadian provinces vowing to keep U.S. alcohol off store
shelves in
response to President Donald TrumprCOs latest tariff threats, CBCrCOs Eli >>> Glasner
asks: are the booze bans an effective pressure tactic or merely
political
symbolism rCo and an inconvenience for consumers.
Steep decline in U.S. alcohol imports

Industry sources with knowledge of Canada-U.S. trade negotiations
told CBC
News that the Canadian government was prepared to lift bans on
alcohol sales
as it negotiates possible concessions in exchange for U.S. tariff
relief.

Trump has threatened to impose 50 per cent tariffs on some Canadian
goods on
Aug. 19 if Canada fails to lift some retaliatory trade measures
against the
U.S., including the alcohol bans.

Those bans date back to early last year, when several provinces
removed U.S.
alcohol from the shelves at their respective liquor boards in
response to
Trump slapping a 25-per-cent tariff on Canadian goods.

Ivan Gedz, who owns the bar Union Local 613 in Ottawa, says his
stockpile of
American booze ran out two months after U.S. supplies were taken off the >>> shelves at the Liquor Control Board of Ontario (LCBO) last year.

But Gedz says customers at the bar, which had previously offered a
wide range
of American spirits, didn't bat an eye at not having access to
bourbon and
other alcohol made south of the border.

Instead, the U.S. alcohol ban encouraged patrons to try booze they'd
never had
before.

"There's nothing I love more than giving someone an Indian whisky and
they're
like, 'India? I didn't even know India made whisky,' " Gedz told CBC
News in
an interview. "They're producing excellent stuff rCo it's just we don't >>> get a
ton of it."
A person's hands lift bottles of whisky off a shelf.
A proposal to halt provincial bans on American booze was revealed
Friday as
negotiators race to reach a deal before new U.S. tariffs take effect
on Aug.
19. However, a poll last month suggested 69 per cent of Canadians
said they
weren't likely to buy U.S. alcohol even if it returns to shelves. (Ethan >>> Cairns/The Canadian Press)
Changing tastes?

The need to seek out alternatives is something that was seen in other
parts of
Canada, too.

Quebec's liquor board, the Soci|-t|- des alcools du Qu|-bec (SAQ), said >>> in its
2026 annual report that "fans of U.S. wines have turned to
counterparts from
other regions" amid the ban.

"Canadian wines, including Quebec wines, have gained popularity and
now rank
ahead of Australia's," the report said, adding that Austrian wines
were also
becoming more popular in "a sign that customers are curious and open to
discovering new countries of origin."

Nicole Raufeisen is director of operations at Grape Witches, a bar
and wine
bottle shop in Toronto that continued to sell U.S. wines it already had
stocked when the ban came into effect.

"We've slowly ticked away through those products. I think we're down
to maybe
just one or two different wines," she told CBC in an interview on
Friday.

If the ban is lifted, Raufeisen says she expects customers will again
reach
for wines they enjoy from the U.S., such as fuller-bodied reds from
California. "People will go back because those wines are good, that
market
share is well-trodden, so to speak, and the visibility there is high."

But she added that demand for American wines can also be attributed
to trade
barriers between provinces.

While nine provincial premiers announced last month that they would
introduce
direct-to-consumer alcohol sales between provinces, Raufeisen says
restrictions on wholesale wine sales between provinces remain a major
challenge.

"If there were no interprovincial barriers to the wholesale movement
of wines,
then it's possible that no one would miss any of the American wines,"
she
said, noting that B.C. wines are comparable to those from California.

Back in Ottawa, Gedz says Union Local 613 would probably bring U.S.
booze back
if the ban is lifted as part of a wider trade agreement between the two
countries.

But he says he doesn't expect American alcohol to be as popular as it
once was
because many Canadians "have exposed themselves to products that they
may not
have tried" without the ban in place."

"I'm just hoping that those customers maintain their willingness for
experimentation," Gedz said. "And you know what? If we stick it to the
Americans for a little while longer, I'm cool with that."

alcohol is a drug u fking addicts

You are soaking in it.

i'm not tho ...
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let's end war EfOa

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