Antique Hudson Bay Whiskey Bottle

NL, Reginald Cole, Bonavista, 709-363-7975. The Hudson's Bay Company (HBC) has a long history intertwined with the liquor trade, dating back centuries. The company's involvement in the sale of liquor began as early as 1692 with shipments of French brandy to North America, followed by Scotch whisky in 1701 and rum in 1775 [3]. By the mid-1890s, HBC had established wholesale operations in Winnipeg, Vancouver, and Victoria, selling various luxury goods, including liquor, to HBC stores, fur trade posts, hotels, restaurants, and other retailers across the country

Location: Bonavista (East)

Phone: 709-363-XXXX   Click to show

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