The Fort Distillery
Fort Saskatchewan, Alberta · Online shop · thefortdistillery.com
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The Fort Distillery in Fort Saskatchewan makes Prairie Gold vodka and gin, Mountain Pass Whisky and Tumbler & Rocks ready-to-serve cocktails from local ingredients.
The Fort Distillery's vodka, gin and Mountain Pass Whisky (HTS 2208.60.20, 2208.50.00 and 2208.30.60) can no longer ship to the US since the import ban of September 29, 2026 (50% duty from August 22 to September 28, 2026). The distillery expanded distribution into the United States in October 2021 and lists twelve US states where it is distributed.Source: whitehouse.gov, Sep 29, 2026
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Made in Canada
The distillery says "We are proud to produce all of our brands in the Edmonton region, and we work with numerous local suppliers to source our ingredients."
On the tariff list
- HTS 2208.30.60 · Undenatured ethyl alcohol of an alcoholic strength by volume of less than 80 percent vol.; spirits, liqueurs and other spirituous beverages, Whiskies, Other · 50% since Aug 22, 2026
The distillery makes Mountain Pass Whisky ("Launch Mountain Pass Whisky", May 2022), a Canadian whisky.
- HTS 2208.50.00 · Gin and Geneve · 50% since Aug 22, 2026
The site lists "ready to serve cocktails, whiskies, vodka, and gin" as its products; the gin is HTS 2208.50.00.
- HTS 2208.60.20 · Vodka, in containers each holding not over 4 liters, valued over $2.05/liter · 50% since Aug 22, 2026
The site lists "vodka" among its products, a craft vodka valued over $2.05 per litre.
Rates are the additional US duty under Section 338. About the tariffs
Sources
- thefortdistillery.com · accessed 2026-09-29
Opened our doors in Fort Saskatchewan
- thefortdistillery.com · accessed 2026-09-29
Unit 128, 8818 - 111 Street
- thefortdistillery.com · accessed 2026-09-29
At the Fort Distillery we proudly craft some of Canada's finest spirits brands.
- thefortdistillery.com · accessed 2026-09-29
We are proud to produce all of our brands in the Edmonton region
- thefortdistillery.com · accessed 2026-09-29
We expand into neighbouring bay to double our footprint to 6,000 sq. ft.
- thefortdistillery.com · accessed 2026-09-29
Our mission is to be the best independent producer of spirits brands in Canada.
- thefortdistillery.com · accessed 2026-09-29
Expand Distribution into the United States
- thefortdistillery.com · accessed 2026-09-29
With distribution across Canada and the US
- thefortdistillery.com · accessed 2026-09-29
Prairie Gold Spirits is proudly made by The Fort Distillery in Alberta, Canada.
- thefortdistillery.com · accessed 2026-09-29
Minnesota, Wisconsin, Michigan, Oklahoma, Kansas, Connecticut, Massachusetts, Georgia, Colorado, Missouri, Texas, Nebraska
- thefortdistillery.com · accessed 2026-09-29
Tumbler & Rocks Classic Cocktails - Premium ready-to-serve cocktails available in Missouri.
- thefortdistillery.com · accessed 2026-09-29
Launch Mountain Pass Whisky
- thefortdistillery.com · accessed 2026-09-29
Crafted with precision and pride at The Fort Distillery, Mountain Pass captures the rugged spirit and pristine beauty of Canada's mountain landscape.
- whitehouse.gov · accessed 2026-09-29
2208.50.00, 2208.60.20
- whitehouse.gov · accessed 2026-09-29
2208.30.60
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