(June 7, 2018 – Oakville, Canada) – Today, Peter Mielzynski Agencies (PMA) and Distell Wine & Spirits (Canada) Inc. announced that effective July 1, 2018, PMA will represent the wine portfolios Nederburg, Inception, Obikwa and Blouberg nationwide, in addition to their existing Distell portfolio. This news comes on the heels of PMA’s agreement to work with Breakthru Beverage Group to strengthen and enhance its services across Canada. “Distell represents an incredibly unique and diverse portfolio of wines. By expanding our partnership with such a premier brand, we maintain great momentum as we continue to build our portfolio and expand our reach throughout the country,” said John Donohue, PMA General Manager. “We look forward to a bright future with Distell, and …

(May 16, 2018 – Toronto, Canada) Today, Brown-Forman (B-F) announced they have established a new sales brokerage agreement with Peter Mielzynski Agencies (PMA) in Canada. Under the new agreement, PMA will operate as the exclusive agent for the full Brown-Forman portfolio in all provinces and territories of Canada. The portfolio includes prominent brands such as Jack Daniel’s, Finlandia Vodka, el Jimador, and Woodford Reserve, among others. “We’re excited to be working with PMA. They have a long history of service excellence and will strengthen our national distribution system with full-market coverage,” said Johnny Manuel, Brown-Forman North American Region National Sales Director. “We believe that the strong enhancements PMA is making through their new structure and approach with Breakthru Beverage will …

(May 15, 2018 – Toronto, Canada) – Peter Mielzynski Agencies (PMA) and Breakthru Beverage Group today announced a new agreement in which Breakthru will become a minority shareholder in the Ontario-based company. Breakthru joins William Grant & Sons, Distell, Gruppo Italiano Vini, and Peter Mielzynski Jr. as shareholders in PMA. “The Mielzynski family has been a pillar in the Canadian beverage industry for decades and have built PMA into one of the country’s most reputable brokers,” said Jonathan Yusen, PMA Board Chairman and William Grant & Sons President & Managing Director, Americas. “Our new relationship with Breakthru Beverage will allow PMA to continue to expand its capabilities and reach.” In addition to Breakthru’s shareholder interest, PMA will work with Breakthru …

Innis & Gunn recently introduced Kindred Spirits. More than just a new limited edition beer, it’s a unique collaboration, bringing the best of Scottish & Irish craftsmanship together to create a sensational flavour. Using the barrels of triple distilled Tullamore Dew Irish Whiskey, Innis & Gunn’s Kindred Spirits is a silky smooth Scottish stout that is greater than the sum of its parts. Available now, Canada in Alberta, BC, Manitoba, New Brunswick, Newfoundland, Nova Scotia, Ontario and Saskatchewan. Dougal Gunn Sharp, Innis & Gunn’s founder and master brewer, commented: “The Scots and Irish share a powerful Celtic connection in our culture and our character, a bond that draws us together with Tullamore D.E.W. Our partnership using our unique barrel into …

November 30th, 2017 – After 33 years of a loyal and committed career at PMA, our team would like to bid farewell to our longtime colleague and friend. “Bernie” was an important part of leading PMA when the Alberta market privatized. Bernie showed a real passion for building the wine & spirit business, and was instrumental in leading and training the Alberta team that helped to build our brands across Canada. We appreciate all the great work and meaningful relationships that Bernie has acquired over the past 3 decades! Most importantly, we would like to wish Bernie and his family the best of his well-deserved retirement, and hope he gets many hours of fly fishing in now that he has …

On November 27th, Glenfiddich® proudly presented Wounded Warriors Canada with a donation cheque of $135,000.00 CDN at the Royal Canadian Military Institute in Toronto. Last night’s spectacular event commemorated the five year consecutive partnership between Glenfiddich® and Wounded Warriors Canada demonstrating a brave commitment to Canada’s heroes and their families. Over the past five years, Glenfiddich® has donated $2.00 from the sale of each bottle of Glenfiddich® 15-Year-Old Unique Solera Reserve sold in Canada to Wounded Warriors Canada raising to-date $638,040 CDN. Glenfiddich® has raised over $700,000 CDN total including all fund raising initiatives from 2012 to present counting the very first donation of $52,000 for the auction sale of the very rare and precious Glenfiddich® 55YO Janet Sheed Roberts …