There are multiple reports confirming this activity. This image via a Boycott USA -UK Facebook thread. It previously was posted in a BuyCanadian subreddit thread, where the long discussion makes note of the fact that these products are shipped to retailers in Canada on consignment, and the costs of return shipment have to be eaten by the manufacturer.
Here's my protest:
When I moved from Texas to Kentucky, I switched my favorite recreational beverage from tequila to bourbon. Now, 40+ years later, I'm switching to Canadian whiskey. Turns out I like the taste better, so it's a win-win for me.
Posting this to ask readers' advice as to whether there are any low-priced Canadian wines that are readily available in the U.S.
Feel free to move
ReplyDeleteWhy?
DeleteSince when does a change in beverage require a move?
He's telling me that in his opinion I'm not a true American and that I should leave.
DeleteI know, Stan. But I wanted him to say it. And, IronHorse, if you're reading along: Pray define what a true American is.....
DeleteIronhorse -- Feel free to move to another blog
DeleteCCL
It's the 'No true scotsman' theory, just bunk. Go Canucks! Yes I am a 'real' American but an embarrassed one. My apologies Canada and the rest of the world.
Deletehttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/No_true_Scotsman
DeleteThe Liquor Control Board of Ontario (the largest purchaser of bourbon in the world for Kentucky bourbon manufacturers) has removed all American products from their shelves. I’ve made the switch from Woodford Reserve to Collingwood Rye and I’ll survive.
ReplyDeleteBe a REAL 'merican and drink rye whiskey - something with taste, and, history!
ReplyDeletep.s. having tried several USA and Canadian made rye whiskies, I return to Old Overholt. Weird name, great taste! It is not smoo-o-o-ooooth, it is real whiskey.
p.s. all those 'smooth' and 'filtered multi-times' whiskies are the equivalent of 'light beer'.
p.s. most USA whiskeys originate from (distilled by) MGP and re-branded by most everyone else.
Wo-hoo! where's the closest "slightly damaged and dented but still drinkable" liquor store?
ReplyDeleteHester Creek. More generally, look for Okanagan Valley as the source vineyard. https://winebc.com/discover-bc-wine-country/okanagan-valley/
ReplyDeleteWhile Seagram's VO Canadian is distilled in Valleyfield, Quebec, it is owned by Sazerac, a US company based in New Orleans since 1834.
ReplyDeleteDarn it. Guess I'll look for some maple syrup liqueur.
DeleteBurrowing Owl, out of BC, is relatively inexpensive, not to be confused with cheap.
ReplyDeletehttps://www.burrowingowlwine.ca/purchase/order-from-the-winery/
In the spirit of peace and love, I drink Masterson's Rye. Distilled in Alberta, finished & bottled in Sonoma.
ReplyDeleteThat pretty much describes whiskey in North America: an industrial scale distillery produces massive amounts of a "standard" whiskey at some location; that is bulk shipped to be finished and bottled at another location.
DeleteI live in the Okanagan Valley and wholeheartedly agree with scouter573. Pretty much any wine from here will be good. Burrowing Owl and Bartier Bros are two of our favourites.
ReplyDeleteVery little Canadian wine was imported into the US. Inniskillen was somewhat available, but not much else.
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