News Releases

Screech Rum Wins Double Gold
St. John’s, NL, June 5, 2013 – Famous Newfoundland Screech Rum was awarded a Double Gold Medal at the prestigious San Francisco World Spirits Competition held in March 2013. This competition is regarded as the leading gauge for spirits trends and identifying top quality international products. Judged by 34 international judges, Double Gold is the highest award a spirit can attain. Screech achieved this in the category of "Best Gold Rum".

NLC President and CEO Steve Winter named Top 50 CEO
St. John’s, NL, May 10, 2013 – Newfoundland Labrador Liquor Corporation (NLC) is proud to announce that Steve Winter has been named one of the Top 50 CEO’s in Atlantic Canada for the fourth time. This honour was granted to Mr. Winter by Atlantic Business Magazine, which hosts a gala awards dinner each year to recognize tremendous achievements in commerce throughout the region. This year’s awards ceremony was held Wednesday night at the World Trade & Convention Centre in Halifax, Nova Scotia.

NLC Offers Additional AIR MILES reward miles to Encourage Metrobus Customers to ‘Ride Responsibly
St. John's, NL, June 1, 2012 – Beginning today, the Newfoundland Labrador Liquor Corporation (NLC) will partner with Metrobus Transit to reward AIR MILES collectors for riding responsibly on Friday and Saturday nights after 7pm. Through a new and unique partnership with the AIR MILES Rewards Program, riders in St. John's will be able to double the reward miles they earn every time they take the bus in Friday and Saturday nights on any route in the city - riders will earn 2 AIR MILES reward miles for every 2 taps of their m-card.

NLC Wins Employer of Distinction Award
St. John’s, NL, February 16, 2012 – Newfoundland Labrador Liquor Corporation (NLC) is pleased to announce that it has been recognized by the Newfoundland and Labrador Employers’ Council (NLEC) as an “Employer of Distinction”. The award was handed out at a ceremony held this afternoon at the Sheraton Hotel in St. John’s.   The NLEC notes, “Becoming an Employer of Distinction means more than building a good place to work – it means becoming an organization that encourages excellence in all areas of a progressive employment relationship.

NLC’s Manufacturing Operation Rock Spirits Signs Contract to Produce Golden Wedding Whisky
St. John’s, NL, December 6, 2011 – Newfoundland Labrador Liquor Corporation’s (NLC) manufacturing division Rock Spirits announced today that it has entered into a two-year contract with Schenley Distilleries Inc. to bottle Golden Wedding Whisky at the NLC’s manufacturing facility in St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador. This is the third major contract secured by Rock Spirits within the last 19 months as Rock Spirits entered into contracts to produce Crystal Head Vodka and Lemon Hart Rum in May 2010.

NLC Presents Second Annual Whiskies of the World
St. John’s, NL, November 23, 2011 – Newfoundland Labrador Liquor Corporation (NLC) is pleased to present the second annual Whiskies of the World on November 25th at The Delta Hotel St. John’s from 7:00pm-10:00 pm.

This show will highlight over 110 products including: Canadian, American, Irish, and Scotch Whiskies. It will also provide suppliers with the opportunity to help educate consumers on the various forms and characteristics of this robust spirit, focusing on a smaller, intuitive clientele. 

NLC Liquor Store Hours for Easter Weekend

Media Release - Molson Coors Hurricane Igor Relief Feb 2011

Ronald McDonald House Locally Produced Spirits Donation