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Corby Spirit and Wine and Keurig Dr Pepper Canada have announced a landmark collaboration between two of the country's most established beverage brands. Launching nationwide in February, J.P. Wiser's and Canada Dry are combining their respective category dominance to introduce a ready-to-drink (RTD) Whisky & Ginger Ale premixed cocktail.

The launch marks a significant commercial milestone: it represents Canada Dry’s first official entry into the alcoholic ready-to-drink category, leveraging its ubiquity as a premium mixer to capture share in the high-growth convenience segment.

Leveraging Heritage for Modern Occasions

The collaboration aims to formalise a "signature serve" that is already deeply ingrained in Canadian consumption habits. By packaging the classic highball in a convenient format with a robust 7% ABV, the brands are targeting modern consumption occasions ranging from "game night" to casual social gatherings.

Chris McMahon, Vice-President of Away-from-Home Sales & Ready-to-Drink at Keurig Dr Pepper Canada, highlighted the strategic logic behind the move: "If there's one ginger ale Canadians trust with their whisky, it's Canada Dry. This marks the first entry of our ginger ale into the ready-to-drink category, and partnering with J.P. Wiser's... made this pairing a natural evolution."

Product Specifications and Regional Availability

The product has been engineered to balance the expressive notes of the whisky with the "crisp, refreshing taste" of the ginger ale, eliminating the variability of consumer mixing.

Commercial Details:

• Format: 473 mL single-serve can.

• Regional Multipacks: 4-packs available specifically in British Columbia, Alberta, and Quebec.

• Launch Timing: Nationwide availability beginning February 2026.

Marketing and Activation Strategy

The launch will be supported by a comprehensive national activation plan designed to drive trial across retail and on-premise channels.

• Sports Marketing: Positioning J.P. Wiser's as the "Official Whisky of Game Night" to secure relevance during major sporting events.

• Experiential: A rotating series of pop-up experiences, festival appearances, and in-store sampling programs.

• Digital: A dynamic social campaign focused on nostalgia and "Canadian moments."

Maura Cowan, Vice-President of Marketing at Corby Spirit and Wine, noted that the launch reflects a "deliberate approach to evolving the J.P. Wiser's brand," signalling a commitment to innovation while maintaining the quality standards of the heritage distiller.