Ontario Summer Distillery Guide

Explore Ontario and beyond with Canadian-crafted products this summer.

Maverick Distillery 

Barnburner Whisky

41.6% ABV, $49.95 (1140 ml), $35.95 (750 ml), $19.95 (375 ml)

Double-aged handmade Ontario whisky made from a blend of corn and rye, aged in bourbon barrels. Soft and balanced with notes of vanilla, caramel, rye, sweet bourbon, apple, pear, and a hint of wood smoke. Gold Medal – Canadian Whisky Awards.

Available at MaverickDirect.ca, Maverick Oakville Outlet Store and LCBO.


Copper Rose Distillery

Premium Vodka

40% ABV, $39.95 (750 ml)

Copper Rose Premium Vodka is crafted with Canadian rye and distilled 12 times for a silky, smooth finish.

A clean, bright vodka with floral notes on the palate and a faint citrus pepper finish.

Delicious and versatile, this vodka makes an exceptional cocktail, martini or is perfect for sipping neat.

Available in the LCBO, at select retailers in Alberta and online at CopperRose.ca

 

 


Maverick Distillery

Ginslinger Gin

46% ABV, $48.95 (1140 ml), $32.95 (750 ml), $18.30 (375 ml)

A big, bold Ontario craft gin made using the cold-pressing of wild local juniper and the finest botanicals, many hand-foraged from the Niagara Escarpment. The perfect Gin & Tonic.

Available at MaverickDirect.ca, Maverick Oakville Outlet Store and LCBO.


Maverick Distillery 

Cargo Panama Gold Rum

40% ABV, $33.95 (750 ml)

A smooth, lightly aged Panama gold rum with warm notes of caramel, vanilla, and toasted oak. Balanced and easy to mix—the go-to rum for elevated classics and easy sipping.

Available at MaverickDirect.ca and Maverick Oakville Outlet Store.


Wolfhead Distillery

Midnight Run Bourbon

48% ABV, $49.95 (750 ml)

Who says nothing good happens after midnight?

Midnight Run is a daring blend of Canadian whisky and American bourbon, crafted for those who appreciate bold character with a refined finish. Bottled at 96 proof, this non chill filtered whisky delivers layers of oak, warming spice, and smooth depth, with a high rye content that imparts a distinctive spicy edge and lingering finish.

Find it at drinkwolfhead.com


Maverick Distillery 

Tag No. 5 Vodka

40% ABV, $65.95 (1750 ml), $44.95 (1140 ml), $29.95 (750 ml), $15.95 (375 ml), $4.30 (50 ml)

Ontario’s best priced vodka, crafted from locally grown sweet corn, distilled five times and filtered for five days for a rich, ultra-smooth texture with notes of lemon zest, caramel, and black licorice. 100% gluten-free.

Available at MaverickDirect.ca, Maverick Oakville Outlet Store and LCBO.

 

 

 


Paradigm Spirits Co.

Juliet Gin

42.9% ABV, $53.95 (700 ml)

Juliet Gin is the flagship expression of a modern Canadian gin collection, balancing bold juniper with vivid citrus and layered botanical character. The broader Juliet collection explores distinctive botanical profiles crafted for modern cocktailing. Produced in Ontario by Paradigm Spirits Co.

Available at JulietGin.com

 

 


Maverick Distillery

Lunatico Tequila

40% ABV, $39.95 (750 ml)

100% blue agave, no additives, no shortcuts. Clean and smooth with a crisp finish—bright agave leads, followed by light citrus and a touch of pepper. Made to sip, mix, and keep things interesting.

Available at MaverickDirect.ca and Maverick Oakville Outlet Store.


Maverick Distillery 

Barnburner Prohibition Bourbon (Bottled in Ontario)

40% ABV, $52.95 (750 ml)

Distilled and aged five years in Bardstown, Kentucky from a mash bill of 75% corn, 13% rye, and 12% malted barley. Rich, smooth notes of caramel, vanilla, and oak. Bottled with care right here in Oakville. Limited availability.

Available at MaverickDirect.ca and Maverick Oakville Outlet Store.


Collective Arts

Tropical Cocktail Mix Pack

6.0% ABV, $28.95 (8 x 355 ml cans)

Bring a taste of the tropics to your summer adventures with the Tropical Cocktail Mix Pack from Collective Arts, featuring four expertly crafted cocktails. Enjoy the delicate Lychee Lemonade, the lush Mango Lime Margarita, the vibrant Blue Hawaiian and the breezy Rum Punch. Crack a can and let these sun-drenched sips transport you to island time, anytime. No passport required.

Available at Collective Arts spaces, convenience  stores (Circle K) and online at CollectiveArtsCreativity.com


Sheringham Distillery

Seaside Gin

43% ABV, $49.95 (750 ml)

Juniper, rose, lavender, citrus, coriander, cardamom, and wild-harvested kelp.

Bright and floral with layered citrus and soft spice, finishing with a subtle coastal salinity inspired by Vancouver Island’s ocean air.

Available at LCBOs across Ontario and online at LCBO.com.

SheringhamDistillery.com

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