Is JAK's Beer Wine Spirits Canadian?
Yes
Listed as Canadian-owned; registry confirmation still pending.
What we found
Family-owned since 1981 by John Andrew Kettlewell (Australian immigrant). Now in fourth generation, operates 10 locations in Vancouver.
The receipt
| Verdict | Canadian-owned |
| Category | Alcohol & Brewing |
| HQ | Vancouver, BC |
| Confidence | high |
| Evidence | Secondary source only |
| Source | https://tourismnewwestminster.com/business/jaks-beer-wine-spirits-liqu… secondary source — registry check pending “JAK's is a fourth-generation family-operated liquor retailer founded by John Andrew Kettlewell.” Verdicts are only marked verified once a government registry record or corporate filing confirms them. |
More Canadian brands in Alcohol & Brewing
Every brand below is listed as Canadian-owned in our registry.
| Brand | Category | HQ Location | Ownership Check |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alcanna (Wine and Beyond/Ace Liquor/Liquor Depot) | Retail | Alberta, AB | View ownership → |
| Vintages / LCBO Vintages | Canadian wine/liquor retail chains | Toronto, ON | View ownership → |
| Willow Park Wines & Spirits | Canadian wine/liquor retail chains | Calgary, AB | View ownership → |
| Wine Rack | Canadian private liquor/wine retail chains | Grimsby, ON | View ownership → |
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