Penticton-based craft distilleries say red tape hampering growth

As the province stirs up new liquor laws, there’s one corner of the industry that say it still needs a helping hand.
Craft distillery regulations were overhauled in 2013 setting production limits for exemptions to mark-ups on direct sales.
But Penticton-based producers of local spirits ay the government needs to do more to level the playing field with B.C. wine and craft beer.
Global’s Shelby Thom reports on the challenges facing micro-distilleries, and the province’s response.

• Penticton-based craft distilleries say red tape hampering growth