Maritime mickey

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Maritime mickey refers to the large-sized 3000ml (3 litre) format of liquor bottles available for sale in the Maritime Provinces of Canada. Sometimes dubbed the "Texas mickey" the most popular brands of maritime mickies are produced by Captain Morgan, Bacardi and Canadian Club, although many other brands do exist. In consistency with the heavy drinking culture of the Maritime Provinces, maritime mickies of rum or whiskey are usually purchased (and consumed) as part of celebrations and other festive events, but are also known to be given away as fundraising raffle prizes throughout New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island and Nova Scotia.