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Quaich1
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 Posted: Sat Nov 10, 2012 9:57 pm Post subject: The Canadian Distillery Industry-Government Report |
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Here's an indepth government report regarding the Canadian Distillery Industry:
http://www4.agr.gc.ca/AAFC-AAC/display-afficher.do?id=1171995761751&lang=eng
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John
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| Posted: Sun Nov 11, 2012 12:41 am Post subject: |
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| Quote: | By the 1840s, over 200 distilleries were in operation and Canada was earning a reputation as a producer of a distinctive high quality whisky--this reputation still holds true today.
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| Quote: | | In 2003, 22 distillery establishments were in operation (the latest year for which this data is available from Statistics Canada). |
I wonder what happened to the "over 200" distilleries, i am guessing prohibtion would have caused many to close as America was Canadian whiskys main market, then of course 2 world wars would have had an effect. |
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Quaich1
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| Posted: Sun Nov 11, 2012 12:51 am Post subject: |
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| John wrote: | | Quote: | By the 1840s, over 200 distilleries were in operation and Canada was earning a reputation as a producer of a distinctive high quality whisky--this reputation still holds true today.
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| Quote: | | In 2003, 22 distillery establishments were in operation (the latest year for which this data is available from Statistics Canada). |
I wonder what happened to the "over 200" distilleries, i am guessing prohibtion would have caused many to close as America was Canadian whiskys main market, then of course 2 world wars would have had an effect. |
John, I believe all of these elements were factors in play. The Distillery District in Toronto which is now full of condo's and shopping was at the hub of early Canadian alcohol production. This video towards the end shows some photos of the early days of such production. Quite interesting.
http://www.thedistillerydistrict.com/
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