Rutland Square Spirits, the Edinburgh-based premium spirits company, has launched into the Canadian market with its products now available across Ontario through a partnership with the Liquor Control Board of Ontario (LCBO) — one of the world’s largest and most influential alcohol retail systems.
With more than 690 stores and annual sales exceeding CAD $7 billion, the LCBO plays a defining role in shaping consumer demand in one of the world’s most valuable regulated alcohol markets, making it a key gateway for premium international brands entering Canada.
The listing comes as trade between the United Kingdom and Canada continues to strengthen, with UK exports reaching approximately £18.3 billion — up nearly 10% year-on-year — underlining Canada’s growing importance as a strategic market for British businesses.
For Rutland Square Spirits, the LCBO listing marks a major step in its international expansion — from starting in a small Edinburgh home office and delivering stock from the back of a van, to securing listings in one of the world’s most competitive retail systems.
Founded in Edinburgh, the company was built to fuse traditional Scottish distilling craftsmanship with the bold spice profile of Indian chai and rare tea botanicals such as White Oolong — one of the world’s most prized teas — creating a distinctive, globally inspired premium spirits range.
Nishant Sharma, Founder & CEO of Rutland Square Spirits, commented:
“Canada is one of the most exciting premium spirits markets in the world right now. Consumers are increasingly looking for quality and distinctive flavour — and that creates real opportunities for brands that truly stand out.
To go from packing orders ourselves and loading vans in Edinburgh to securing a listing with the LCBO is a huge milestone. We’re grateful to our distribution partner Ikshit Sharma at Anu Spirits for helping make this possible, and we see Canada as a key market in our long-term growth.”