Buying Chu-Hi in Ontario?

[echeng25]

So from what I understand the LCBO basically has a monopoly on alcohol sales in Ontario. Does that mean it is impossible to get drinks that they don't sell at the LCBO? For example, I really have a craving for those Japanese carbonated shochu "chu-hi" or "chu-hai" drinks. I had one at Izakaya, but where does a normal person (i.e. I'm not a restaurant) go to acquire such beverages?

[Kagemusha]

You might contact Ozawa.ca.They sell case lots of sake and shochu, so it's possible they can help out.

[echeng25]

Thanks; I just sent them an email and am waiting for a reply...

[cecilia]

I know that there are dealers that you can get non-LCBO wine and beer from. I can't remember any names off the top. But you almost always have to buy by the case. I am not sure if you would be able to find this "Chu-Hi". When I looked into this before, the dealers mostly sell wine and beer.