Rum in Canada

[Hours of Wealth]

does anyone know of a good site for ordering rum online that ships to canada? i have found a few good sites but they only ship too the US. im really tired of having too choose from what the liquor store has here. any help would be grateful

thanks in advance

[Edward Hamilton]

Welcome to the forums. Most US online stores are very particular about shipping to Canada though some in Europe and Germany will ship anywhere in the world. Since it generally considered illegal to ship alcohol over international borders without paying all of the taxes I can't recommend anyone in particular in this case.

[Rum Runner Imports]

what province? Access to a good variety of rum all depends on your neighboring state to the south.

[Ben]

Hours of Wealth, I feel your pain. The province with the best selection is Alberta, because they went private with liquors, but it is the most expensive at the same time. For example, you can find Santa Teresa 1796, but they sell it at over 70$ ! The only advantage we have over US is that we have access to Cuban rums.

[TheRumelier]

does anyone know of a good site for ordering rum online that ships to canada?

Try Royal Mile Whiskies in Scotland, they have a great selection of rums from all over the world.

[Berbician]

Try Royal Mile Whiskies in Scotland, they have a great selection of rums from all over the world.

They also have a shop in London with a very good selection of rum, and they even have sugar cane syrup. drooling.gif

[Hours of Wealth]

great, thanks everyone, sorry this took so long hahaha, i live in new brunswick, the selection here is decent altough limited, and i certainly dont want to get into any trouble, i am just trying to find a good importer so i can try things from around the world without having to travel the world:D. i am a student afterall haha

[JMac]

For good rums at better prices...your best bet to is make a trip to the US or to NS.

I live in BC and the liquor tax is outrageous so I usually make a trip to Washington state or visit family in the southern US.

Nova Scotia has a good selection of rum considering the history with rum there. (I'm originally from NS). However liquor stores will not ship across provincial borders.

[Rum Runner Imports]

I second that Jmac...taxes in BC are brutal...but its to 167% mark-up prior to taxes that really hurts. :(

Back to the topic...

What's the liquor structure in NB?

Just Gov. stores? or private stores too?

If its the later, I'd get a hold of someone at the Gov. branch and ask what rums are brought in but not stocked...you may be surprised at what is available for special order.

[Ben]

What's the liquor structure in NB?

Just Gov. stores? or private stores too?

If its the later, I'd get a hold of someone at the Gov. branch and ask what rums are brought in but not stocked...you may be surprised at what is available for special order.

NB liquor stores are controlled by the provincial government, as every province exception made of Alberta. The selection is basically the same as Quebec and Ontario, but they have the Gosling's Reserve, maybe because they are nearer to Bermuda. Prices are actually a bit cheaper. ED15 is 41$ compared to 55$ in Quebec/Ontario.

[Don Piero]

NB liquor stores are controlled by the provincial government, as every province exception made of Alberta. The selection is basically the same as Quebec and Ontario, but they have the Gosling's Reserve, maybe because they are nearer to Bermuda. Prices are actually a bit cheaper. ED15 is 41$ compared to 55$ in Quebec/Ontario.

The maritimes have a flat tax on all spirits vs a progressive tax in Ontario and most other provinces - so the more expensive the spirit the higher the tax. As for Rums, I've been told by the LCBO that Nova Scotia is the biggest buyer of Rum in Canada and would have the best prices or similar to NB. I have mentioned before, the El Dorado 21 is $109 in Ontario:mad: and $76 in Nova Scotia (prices from last year) - I have not confirmed if the prices have changed.

Best bet is to buy in a neighbouring State.

[Rum Old Bird]

It might be worth checking out Dooly's pool hall, if there's one near you - apparently the one in Bedford, Nova Scotia does Rums of the World - 30 different rums to try...