Tyler Dyck

Tyler Dyck is the CEO of Okanagan Spirits Craft Distilleries, a family-owned distillery located in Vernon, British Columbia. Under his leadership, the distillery has gained acclaim for its small-batch, hyper-local whisky, particularly its bourbon-style BRBN, which won gold at the World Spirits Awards five years ago. Recently, Dyck's sales surged by 2,200% due to the Canada-U.S. trade war, which prompted a shift in consumer preference towards Canadian-made spirits. Despite this growth, Dyck faces significant regulatory challenges that limit production and distribution, as B.C. laws impose steep markups on distillers exceeding 50,000 liters, impacting his ability to expand the business.