BURNABY, BC – BCLIQUOR (BCL) is proud to mark the 20th anniversary of its annual Premium Spirit Release on February 7, 2026, bringing customers an exclusive selection of highly sought-after products from around the world not normally available in the province.
Doors at 45 participating BCL locations will open at 8 a.m. and customers will find extraordinary offerings from Canada, Scotland, Ireland, Japan, China, and Taiwan. This year’s curated collection features premium spirits spanning a range of price points from $38 to $108,000, with more than 60 per cent of products priced below $200.
“This 20th anniversary year brings an outstanding range of spirits for customers to discover,” said Adele Shaw, Category Manager, Retail Liquor, BC Liquor Distribution Branch (LDB). “From global limited releases to 14 Canadian products, including two exceptional bottles from here in B.C., this year’s Premium Spirit Release offers something special for collectors and enthusiasts across the province.”
The Prestige Collection available Friday, February 6
The Prestige Collection will be available on Friday, February 6 at the 39th & Cambie BCL store on a first come, first served basis during regular hours. This includes extremely old and rare whiskies such as Bowmore ARC 54, The Glenlivet 55-Year-Old and Highland Park 54-Year-Old. Due to very limited availability, bottle restrictions apply.
“As we celebrate two decades of the Premium Spirit Release, we are proud to continue bringing these sought after and remarkable spirits to customers in British Columbia,” said Michael Procopio, Assistant Deputy Minister and Executive Director, Retail Liquor, BC Liquor Distribution Branch (LDB). “This tradition has grown over the years into one of our most anticipated annual offerings, and we are pleased to share this curated selection with communities across the province.”
Learn more:
Full product details and the list of participating stores can be found on the BCLIQUOR website, along with the Premium Spirit Release 20th Anniversary brochure.
Quick facts:
- Prices range from $38 to $108,000, with more than 60 per cent of products priced below $200.
- The Release includes 14 Canadian products, two of which are from B.C., including Macaloney Island Distillery BC Select UPSM Moscatel Cask and the Speymalt from Macallan 2005 #22606307 Gordon & MacPhail, representing a 75 per cent increase in Canadian products from last year.
- The Prestige Collection features Bowmore ARC 54, The Glenlivet 55-Year-Old and Highland Park 54-Year-Old.
- Laphroaig Elements 2.0 was named the number one whisky of 2024 by Whisky Advocate.
BCL stores are operated by the BC Liquor Distribution Branch (LDB), which contributed more than $1 billion to the Province of British Columbia in fiscal 2024/25. This contribution helps provide financial support for vital public services including health care and education.
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