Alberta craft whisky lands on Costco shelves as trade war looms

Craft producers of Alberta whisky are getting a boost ahead of their busiest sales season and a looming U.S. ban on Canadian alcohol, as Costco liquor stores across the province have begun carrying a selection of locally made whiskies.

Last week, the retailer started stocking eight products from seven small Alberta distilleries at its 15 liquor stores, from Medicine Hat in the south to Grande Prairie in the north.

“If you’re into Alberta whisky, you’re gonna see it’s slightly different at each Costco,” said Bryce Parsons, president of the Alberta Craft Distillers Association and co-founder of True Wild Distilling, whose liquor is being stocked…

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