Project to raise demand for Canadian barley and create local jobs
October 15, 2014 – Victoria, British Columbia – Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
Minister of State and Member of Parliament John Duncan (Vancouver Island North), on behalf of Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz, announced today an investment of $2.37 million to Macaloney Brewers and Distillers, who are bringing an accelerated whisky maturation process to market, a first in North America.
This announcement will help the Canadian distillery establish a new facility in Greater Victoria that will produce premium whiskies with just three years of aging, compared to the average 10 to 12 years commonly used. The introduction of this technology will benefit agricultural producers by increasing demand for malt barley, in addition to generating an estimated 79 full-time jobs.
Emily Hogeveen
Press Secretary
Office of the Honourable Gerry Ritz
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Graeme Macaloney, President
Macaloney Distillers
Graeme@MacaloneyDistillers.com
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