Enjoy summer with these Canadian-distilled spirits
Copper Spirit Distillery
Verity Rye Spirit
40% ABV, $55 (750 ml)
Our unaged rye spirit is an aromatic and flavourful expression made with 100% organic B.C. rye grain. A perfect gift for the curious spirits collector.
World’s Best Grain Spirit (2024)
“Cleanly distilled with a fine grain character that is both complex and enticing. Berries with a touch of stone fruit join on the palate, along with a little amaretto nuttiness. A lovely, balanced digestif.”
Available at our distillery, select private liquor stores, and at copperspirit.ca
Macaloney’s Island Distillery
Cath-nah-aven
46% ABV, $104.99 (700 ml)
Cath-nah-aven pays homage to the great sherried whiskies from the banks of the river Spey. Our award-winning Vancouver Island distilled classic single malt is carefully crafted in premium Oloroso and Pedro Ximénez casks from Andalucía in Spain. Married by our Whiskymaker, this whisky reveals a complex red-berry, plum, and oak nose, enhancing the fruit, floral, and sea-breeze notes.
Available at our distillery, select private liquor stores, and at macaloneydistillers.com
Merridale Craft Distillery
Cowichan Gin
40% ABV, $38 (750 ml)
Crafted from B.C. apples and aged in stainless steel for a smooth finish, our gin is vapour-infused with wild botanicals foraged from the Cowichan Valley—aromatics from native trees, herbs, roots,and berries. A true expression of place in every sip. Proud recipient of the Silver award for Merit in Terroir at the 2020 Canadian Artisan Spirit Competition.
Available at our distillery, select private liquor stores, and online at Merridale.ca
The Woods Spirit Co.
Amaro Chiaro
25% ABV, $48 (750 ml)
The beautifully delicate sister of classic amaro. Our Amaro Chiaro is less bitter and sweeter on the palate compared to traditional amaro. We have delicately balanced 14 botanicals including gentian root to create a wonderful bouquet of floral and aromatic herbs with soft green notes of mint, prominent citrus and velvety sweetness. Try Amaro Chiaro in a White Negroni or in a summery spritz.
Available at the distillery and at thewoodsspiritco.com
Victoria Distillers
Empress 1908 Gin
42.5% ABV, $52 (750 ml)
Experience the extraordinary at Victoria Distillers, makers of Empress 1908 Gin. Our stunning oceanside distillery, located in Sidney by the Sea, offers complimentary tastings and a selection of premium, handcrafted spirits. Try our iconic Empress Indigo Gin, or, discover the latest Empress Elderflower Rose and Cucumber Lemon Gin expressions, and more!
Visit victoriadistillers.com for more info.
Roots and Wings Distillery
Lavender Gin
40% ABV, $31 (750ml)
This floral gin will suprise you with the refreshing notes of lavender along with hints of lemon and cucumber. It’s a perfect addition to your home bar.
Available at the distillery, select private liquor stores in B.C., and at RootsAndWings-Distillery.ca.
Copperpenny Distilling Co.
No. 005 Social Gin
43% ABV, $57 (750 ml), $36 (375 ml)
Copperpenny’s No. 005 Social Gin has been crowned Canada’s Best Contemporary Gin and awarded Gold at the 2025 World Gin Awards in London.
Copperpenny proves that world-class quality is born at home—crafted with local B.C. grain, mountain-fresh water and distilled proudly in Canada. A flawless gin for any cocktail, especially in a crisp gin & tonic or a bold, luxurious Negroni.
Available a select private retailers, online at copperpenny.co, or visit our distillery cocktail bar in person.
