Canadian whisky lottery draws thousands amid trade war shifts
Canadian whisky demand surges as Okanagan Spirits sees record interest in local bottles Trade tensions are fueling sales—see why Kelowna buyers are choosing Canadian-made spirits
An Okanagan distillery in Kelowna, British Columbia, says demand for its Canadian whisky has increased as trade tensions between Canada and the United States continue to influence consumer buying habits.
Okanagan Spirits plans to release 5,000 bottles of its Laird of Fintry single malt whisky through a draw, and the company says it received more than 42,000 entries. Manager Wyatt CooperBrown said the trade dispute has boosted sales, especially for the distillery’s bourbonstyle whisky, and has also driven interest in its other products.
The article also points to a broader shift in spending, with a recent TD survey finding many Canadians plan to support local or Canadian businesses. Some Kelowna residents said they are paying closer attention to where products are made. CooperBrown noted that while the sales lift is helpful, the distillery cannot expand production quickly because the whisky relies on a limited supply of specialized local wine barrels.