Some Nova Scotia distillers are unhappy with the federal government's two-month HST holiday.

Graham Collins, president of Compass Distilling in Halifax, said the decision to make some alcoholic drinks tax-free and not others makes no sense.

He said he is frustrated that spirits sold in bottles are not included in the tax holiday that runs until Feb. 15.

"It's very bizarre," said Collins. "It's inexplicable. Why is it that you can buy a bottle of beer or a bottle of wine or some hard cider and not …