EDMONTON — An Alberta distillery behind four-litre vodka jugs that stirred controversy this week says it was unfairly targeted on social media and wants an apology from the cabinet minister who said the product was not responsibly priced.

Earlier this week, Service Alberta Minister Dale Nally said the price of the product, on sale for $49.95 in some Edmonton stores, was offside, even though the product complied with all regulations.