Harper Government Investing in Innovative Distillery Technology
Project to raise demand for Canadian barley and create local jobs
(firmenpresse) - VICTORIA, BRITISH COLUMBIA -- (Marketwired) -- 10/15/14 -- 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.
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"Our government remains focused on the economy. Our grain farming and whisky industries play an important role in creating jobs and driving exports. Macaloney Distillers is an exciting new player in the Canadian whisky arena, and key investments in innovation like this one will allow them to be competitive with the Scotch, Irish and Bourbon whisky exporters, while rapidly establishing and growing exports to a diversified global marketplace."
- Minister of State John Duncan, MP
"Macaloney Distillers'' vision is to utilize B.C.-farmed and malt barley to produce premium single malt whiskies, ultimately for export to over 30 countries worldwide. The rapid whisky maturation innovation supported by this vital AgriInnovation Program will allow us to access these markets in a faster and more flexible way."
- Dr. Graeme Macaloney, President, Macaloney Brewers and Distillers
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Emily Hogeveen
Press Secretary
Office of the Honourable Gerry Ritz
613-773-1059
Media Relations
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
Ottawa, Ontario
613-773-7972
1-866-345-7972
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Graeme Macaloney, President
Macaloney Distillers
250-654-0442
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Datum: 15.10.2014 - 12:31 Uhr
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