Toronto, Ontario - A new initiative has been launched to support the
rapidly increasing number of craft distillers across the Province of Ontario.
Bringing together new or
emerging Ontario distilleries, the Ontario Craft Distillers Association (OCDA)
is hoping to emulate the success that the craft distillery industry has had
over the past few years around the world, and promote the new artisinal products and
processes that are being developed by its members.
The formation of the OCDA
came about after members felt they required a Body to represent their
collective needs – and as a result formed the Ontario Craft Distillers
Association (OCDA).The OCDA was established
to allow Ontario’s Craft Distillers – which have a shared purpose – to join
resources to promote the success of Ontario's Craft Distilleries both
Provincially, nationally, and Internationally.
The OCDA currently boasts
six internationally acclaimed members who produce over 30 different spirits in
the Province of Ontario, Canada.
The original six are notably 66 GILEAD DISTILLERY, DILLON’S SMALL BATCH DISTILLERS, NORTH OF 7 DISTILLERY, DISTILLERIE RHEAULT, STILLWATERS DISTILLERY, and the TORONTO DISTILLERY COMPANY.
Consumer preferences have evolved
over the past years, with far more interest being paid to products that aren’t
mass-produced. Establishing the
Ontario Craft Distillers Association (OCDA) will ensure that this new industry
flourishes while also notably providing the means to lobby for, and support,
niche Ontario businesses to further their products.
As a Group the OCDA
intends to lobby for the same duty levels as craft brewers, which would extend
significant benefits to this burgeoning industry. Moreover, the formation of the OCDA will ensure an
accreditation process is in place for new members, and provide shared resources
for members, best practices, marketing and other similar cost saving options. The ultimate goal is to introduce and
extend Ontario’s Craft Distillers to the world.
Media
Contact:
Andrew B. Giles
416-726-6139
Ontario
Craft Distillers Association (OCDA) Members:
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