U.S. Ban on Canadian Spirits Forces Nova Scotia's Glenora Distillery to Pivot
A U.S. ban on Canadian spirits, in effect for just over a week, has eliminated roughly 40 per cent of the business at Glenora Distillery in Nova Scotia. President Lauchie MacLean says the company is pivoting its strategy to survive.
A United States ban on Canadian spirits that has been in place for a little over a week is taking a heavy toll on Glenora Distillery in Cape Breton, Nova Scotia. The measure has wiped out approximately 40 per cent of the distillery's business.
Lauchie MacLean, president of Glenora Distillery, said the company is being forced to pivot its operations to keep afloat as it navigates the impact of the ban and associated tariffs. With nearly half of its revenue stream affected, the distillery is implementing strategic changes aimed at ensuring its survival.
The sudden loss of access to the U.S. market has left the Nova Scotia producer searching for new ways to sustain its business while the restrictions remain in effect.