Nova Scotia
NSLCNova Scotia Liquor Corporation
HALIFAX ROOTS. GLOBAL CONNECTIONS.
Good spirits.
Great connections.
Bringing distinctive wines and spirits to Atlantic Canada. Connecting the people who make them with the people who appreciate them.
Explore our portfolioTalk representationIndependent representation · Halifax, Nova Scotia
CHARACTER. CRAFT. A SENSE OF PLACE.THE PORTFOLIO
Boann Legacy. County Meath, Ireland.Discover something distinctive.
ABOUT US
A shared passion.
From maker to market.
“A company created from a true passion for wine and spirits, and for the people who put that same passion into each bottle.”Adam McCarthy
Bringing exceptional brands to Atlantic Canada.
Based in Halifax, McCarthy Wines & Spirits helps producers expand their markets in Canada. We work with Atlantic Canada’s liquor boards and the LCBO to secure listings, build distribution and grow brand awareness for our suppliers.
Known for a strong spirits portfolio, we bring new and exciting premium brands to the region. Close supplier relationships are at the heart of how we work.
We’re dedicated to giving our suppliers’ products—and the hard work behind them—the attention and effort they deserve.
Meet your Canadian market partnerWHERE WE WORK
Markets & liquor board relationships
Strong relationships and an understanding of each board’s listing process help us introduce our suppliers’ products to Atlantic Canada and beyond.
New Brunswick
ANBLNB Liquor
Newfoundland & Labrador
NLCNewfoundland Labrador Liquor Corporation
Prince Edward Island
PEI LIQUORPrince Edward Island Liquor Control Commission
Ontario
LCBOLiquor Control Board of Ontario
Québec, Alberta & British Columbia
EXTENDED REACHConnections through established partner agencies, with our core focus firmly on Atlantic Canada.
WHAT WE DO
Working for our suppliers.
Every step of the way.
From the first buyer meeting to a place on the back bar, we put relationships and practical market knowledge to work.
Board listings
We manage the submission process: buyer meetings, category calls, competitive comparisons, pricing strategy, samples and follow-through for the boards we work with.
Once in market
We support brands after approval through staff education, consumer tastings, planned promotions and retail visibility, helping turn an initial listing into a lasting presence.
On-premise
We work to put our brands on cocktail menus and back bars across Atlantic Canada, connecting with the bartenders, restaurants and hotels that introduce consumers to new favourites.
Private retail · Nova Scotia
We work alongside private liquor retailers and their sales teams to give distinctive products visibility and develop opportunities with restaurant accounts.
Festivals & events
Wine, whisky and spirits festivals bring brands directly to consumers. We use these opportunities to introduce products, build awareness and bring market feedback to our suppliers.
Market intelligence
Category data, competitive analysis and realistic volume forecasting inform our submissions. We look for market gaps and follow consumer trends to match each product to the right opportunity.
OUR PORTFOLIO
Distinctive bottles.
Stories worth sharing.
Producers and brands from Ireland, England, Italy, Canada and Mexico. Chosen for character, craftsmanship and the opportunity they bring to our markets.
Showing 20 brands
IRELAND
SINGLE POT STILL IRISH WHISKEY
Boann Distillery
A family-owned distillery in County Meath, home to The Whistler and Boann Single Pot Still expressions.
Visit website ↗QUÉBEC, CANADA
IRELAND
IRELAND
IRISH WHISKEY
The Whistler
From Triple Oak to distinctive cask finishes: P.X. I Love You, Mosaic Marsala and The Good, The Bad and The Smoky.
Visit website ↗IRELAND
IRISH CREAM LIQUEUR
Merry’s
Irish cream from Clonmel, County Tipperary, blending Golden Vale cream with aged Irish whiskey. Original and an indulgent range of flavours.
Visit website ↗ITALY
AMARO
Vecchio Amaro del Capo
A taste of Calabria, from Caffo’s Italian amaro tradition.
Visit website ↗MEXICO
100% BLUE AGAVE TEQUILA
Tequila Pa’ Todos
Additive-free Blanco and Reposado from Hacienda Casa Macías in Tequila, Jalisco. Traditional agave cooking, roller-mill extraction and natural fermentation.
- Blanco
- Reposado
ITALY
WINE-BASED AMARO
Cardamaro
A distinctive Italian wine-based amaro made with cardoon and botanicals. A versatile addition to aperitivo serves and classic cocktails.
- Cardamaro
ENGLAND
INDEPENDENT WHISKY BOTTLER
That Boutique-y Whisky Company
Distinctive whiskies, imaginative labels and a spirit of discovery. A colourful collection for curious whisky drinkers.
Visit website ↗IRELAND
SLIABH LIAG DISTILLERS
The Legendary Silkies
The Legendary, Dark and Midnight Silkie expressions bring the smoky whiskey traditions and coastal character of Donegal to the glass.
Explore The Legendary SilkiesIRELAND
SINGLE MALT IRISH WHISKEY
Ardara Distillery
The home of Sliabh Liag Distillers in County Donegal, bringing whiskey making back to the northwest of Ireland.
Explore Ardara DistilleryIRELAND
IRISH WHISKEY
Molly Malone Irish Whiskey
Small-batch Irish whiskey matured in selected second-fill bourbon casks. A family connection to the drinks trade and a distinctly Dublin spirit.
Explore Molly Malone Irish WhiskeyITALY
AMARO, GRAPPA & APERITIVI
Nardini
Founded in 1779 in Bassano del Grappa. Discover Nardini Amaro alongside a family tradition of grappa, Rabarbaro, Bitter and Chinato.
Visit website ↗ITALY
WINE & APERITIVO
Tosti1820
A family winery in Canelli, Piedmont, with a history reaching back to 1820. Sparkling wines and Italian aperitivo traditions.
- Asti · Moscato
- Vermouth & aperitivo
IRELAND
IRISH DRY GIN
Silks Irish Dry Gin
An orchard-inspired Irish gin with apple blossom, honey and elderflower among its 14 botanicals. Floral, silky and made for a memorable G&T.
Visit website ↗ENGLAND
GIN
That Boutique-y Gin Company
Creative gins with bold personalities and illustrated labels. A playful invitation to explore the world of botanicals.
Visit website ↗QUÉBEC, CANADA
CANADIAN GIN
Menaud Gin
Charlevoix grain meets wild botanicals. Saline freshness, woody and citrus notes, and a peppery floral finish give this gin its sense of place.
Explore Menaud GinIRELAND
IRISH MARITIME GIN
An Dúlamán Gin
An Irish maritime gin from Sliabh Liag Distillers, inspired by the wild Atlantic coast of Donegal.
Explore An Dúlamán GinIRELAND
IRISH HONEY LIQUEUR
The Whistler Irish Honey
Irish whiskey meets Irish honey in this golden liqueur from Boann Distillery, featuring honey from the family’s orchard bees.
Visit website ↗ENGLAND
DOUBLE-INFUSED GIN
Ableforth’s Bathtub Gin
Juniper, citrus and warming spice in a distinctive double-infused gin. Hand-wrapped, strung and wax-dipped for a character all its own.
Visit website ↗Availability varies by province. Portfolio inclusion does not indicate a current retail listing.
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