New Body Launched To Represent All Craft Distillers In Province of Ontario, Canada

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.  

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Media Contact: 

Andrew B. Giles

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416-726-6139 

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Ontario Craft Distillers Association (OCDA) Members:  

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For more information on the #OCDA or our constituents please contact us directly. You can also get social with OCDA on Facebook and Twitter.

 

What is a Craft Distiller?

Craft distillers are small, boutique, independent and traditional distillers that produce beverage grade alcohol in relatively small quantities. Craft distillers are actively involved in every aspect of the distillation of the spirit, from ingredient selection to bottling and labeling. Some Craft micro-distilleries even take this one step further and grow the grains they use to produce distilled liquors.  

The modern micro-distilling "craft" movement grew out of the beer micro-brewing trend, and the term "craft" brings to mind the idea of starting with raw materials and creating distilled liquors with a high attention to detail. Craft distillers consider that in order to be true to the art of making distilled liquors one must not only care about the end result, but also about the process and the impact of its production. In this way craft distilling sets itself apart from the larger, more established distilleries.

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The Ontario Craft Distillers Association (OCDA) is a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting the success of Craft Distilleries in the Province of Ontario, Canada.  For more information on the OCDA or our constituents please contact us directly. You can also get social with OCDA on Facebook and Twitter.

Ontario Craft Distillers Association (OCDA)

The Ontario Craft Distillers Association (OCDA) is a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting the success of Craft Distilleries in the Province of Ontario, Canada.  

What's the big idea?  A handful of innovative Ontario-based craft distilleries are making handcrafted locally distilled spirits available for the first time since prohibition. Six independent distilleries across the Province are producing more than thirty-six unique liquors – everything from vodkas and gins, rums and whiskeys, and even more specialized spirits like and flavored liqueurs. 

These pioneering distillers are putting the Province of Ontario into the national and international spotlight. No longer must we turn to the handful of multi-national giants that currently dominate the liquor industry for premium spirits. We now have truly local, handcrafted, small-batch alternatives. Experience the amazing variety and distinctive quality that only locally distilled spirits can offer. 

66 Gilead Distillery  

Bloomfield, Ontario

Dillon’s Small Batch Distillers

Beamsville, Ontario

Distillerie Rheault 

Hearst, Ontario 

North of 7 Distillery  

Ottawa, Ontario 

StillWaters Distillery  

Concord, Ontario

Toronto Distillery Company
Toronto, Ontario

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For more information on the #OCDA or our constituents please contact us directly. You can also get social with OCDA on Facebook and Twitter.