HOW TAG No 5. VODKA BECAME ONTARIO'S CRAFT VODKA CRUSH

Once upon a time in 2009, a spark went off in Oakville, Ontario — and no, it wasn’t just another backyard BBQ. Maverick Distillery was born, led by Craig Peters and his wife, who decided it was time for a vodka that didn’t just taste good but made sense for Ontario’s spirit lovers. They weren’t about flashy marketing or price gouging. They wanted real, local flavour with an honest price tag—because craft vodka should be a love affair, not a heartbreak.

TAG Vodka is the product of Southern Ontario sweet corn, distilled five times with the care of a master chef crafting a fine meal. Filtered patiently through birch charcoal for five days, it emerges silky, smooth, and unapologetically clean. It’s the vodka that says, “Yeah, I’m premium, but also down-to-earth enough to make you smile ‘cause you didn’t pay out the nose.”

Craig and his crew didn’t just walk into the scene—they stormed it, becoming the first new distillery licensed in Ontario in over 20 years. They fell hard for Oakville and poured that love into every bottle. The results? TAG’s not just a local favourite; it’s the vodka that LCBO folks secretly prefer over the big imports. That smooth sip with a distinctly Canadian heart? That’s TAG telling the story of home, pride, and a dash of rebellion against the overpriced.

So here’s to TAG Vodka: the spirit of Ontario’s craft scene, distilled with grit, passion, and a hint of “why not?” It’s Canadian-born, budget-wise, and ready to elevate every pour.

Grab a bottle, take a sip, and fall in love with Ontario’s true craft vodka.