Two Richmond BC Liquor Stores were among 30 outlets in the province to release a rare selection of whiskies and highly sought-after spirits from around the world.
The release – at the city’s Brighouse and Ironwood stores - make up the 2020 Premium Spirit Release from BC Liquor Stores (BCLS).
“On top of the fabulous whiskies we have on offer, there are limited-edition cognacs, single estate tequilas, amazing rums and decadent liqueurs," said Adele Shaw, category manager, BCLS.
"The event also features limited-edition and sought-after bourbons from Kentucky, as well as some well-crafted whiskies from Japan and Canada."
The selection went on sale on Saturday, Nov. 14 and, in order to manage crowds, BCLS invited customers to pre-order a selection of products during a three-day window in October.
Online demand for highly sought-after products exceeded supply five-fold in some cases. However, a wide selection of premium spirits is expected to still be available at participating stores.
In an online draw, over 400 customers vied for the opportunity to purchase one of The Collectibles, a selection of extremely rare whiskies that included the Macallan Genesis 72-year-old with a price tag of $82,500 and the Glenlivet 1954 Private Collection from Gordon and Macphail at $23,000.
