Boatskeg Distilling Co.
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Lower West Pubnico, Nova Scotia · Shopify shop · boatskeg.ca
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Boatskeg distils and blends small batches of corn-based Bootleg Vodka, Salted Caramel and peppermint vodkas, barrel-aged Hidden Barrel rums and canned vodka sodas in a converted boatyard on Pubnico Harbour.
Boatskeg's vodka, rum and salted caramel spirit are Canadian spirits under HTS 2208.60.20, 2208.40.40 and 2208.70.00, which carried a 50% US duty from August 22, 2026 and, since September 29, 2026, can no longer be imported into the United States at all.Source: whitehouse.gov, Sep 29, 2026
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Boatskeg says: "We distill and blend small batch spirits and ready-to-drink canned products," at its micro-distillery in Lower West Pubnico.
On the tariff list
- HTS 2208.40.40 · Rum and tafia, in containers each holding not over 4 liters, valued over $3/liter · 50% since Aug 22, 2026
"Hidden Barrel Amber Rum" is "A blend of Boatskeg Rum and Caribbean Rum matured in ex-bourbon oak barrels at our distillery location for 2 years."
- HTS 2208.60.20 · Vodka, in containers each holding not over 4 liters, valued over $2.05/liter · 50% since Aug 22, 2026
"Bootleg Vodka" is a "small batch, corn based vodka" at 40% ABV in 375 ml and 750 ml bottles.
- HTS 2208.70.00 · Undenatured ethyl alcohol of an alcoholic strength by volume of less than 80 percent vol.; spirits, liqueurs and other spirituous beverages, Liqueurs and cordials · 50% since Aug 22, 2026
"Boatskeg Salted Caramel" combines "The sweetness of salted caramel and the smoothness of our vodka" at 20% ABV, a sweetened spirit drink.
Rates are the additional US duty under Section 338. About the tariffs
Sources
- boatskeg.ca · accessed 2026-09-29
23 Chemin du Pont du Marais, Lower West Pubnico, NS
- boatskeg.ca · accessed 2026-09-29
We distill and blend small batch spirits and ready-to-drink canned products.
- boatskeg.ca · accessed 2026-09-29
Our micro-distillery and cocktail bar was converted from an old boatyard.
- boatskeg.ca · accessed 2026-09-29
It all began when two local friends came up with an idea.
- boatskeg.ca · accessed 2026-09-29
this small batch, corn based vodka pours extra smooth and ocean pure.
- boatskeg.ca · accessed 2026-09-29
A blend of Nova Scotian and Caribbean rum aged at our distillery location in ex-bourbon oak barrels for 1 year.
- whitehouse.gov · accessed 2026-09-29
2208.60.20
- whitehouse.gov · accessed 2026-09-29
2208.40.40
- whitehouse.gov · accessed 2026-09-29
2208.70.00
- novascotia.com · accessed 2026-09-29
Bootleg vodka, distilled in small batches
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