AB-024: Bill 24: Alberta Whisky Act

This bill directly affects whisky distillers and spirits manufacturers operating in Alberta who hold a liquor licence under the Gaming, Liquor and Cannabis Act. If you run a craft distillery or larger spirits production operation in Alberta, you'll need to ensure your grain sourcing, water supply, distillation, aging, and bottling all meet the new Alberta Whisky standards before you can legally market or sell your product under that name. Day-to-day operations like sourcing cereal grains, managing production records, and labelling products for sale will now be subject to potential inspections and audits by Commission inspectors who can enter your premises, take samples, and review your books. Common carriers transporting Alberta spirits are also brought into the compliance framework, meaning their records can be inspected too.