These spirited gifts will warm hearts and glasses all season long
Driftwood Spirits
Shuck Taylor’s Oyster Spirit
43% ABV, $44.99 (750 ml)
Crafted in collaboration with Shuck Taylors and distilled with the freshest Vancouver Island oysters, this one-of-a-kind spirit captures the essence of the West Coast. Its character is shaped by the sea itself—briny and mineral-driven, yet refined. On the nose, a whisper of ocean breeze; sip and you’ll find hints of almond and buttery sweetness riding the current. Available at driftwoodspirits.ca
The Woods Spirit Co.
Crema Nocciola
18% ABV, $36 (500 ml)
Our artisanal Hazelnut Cream Liqueur is crafted in small batches for a smooth, velvety experience. It delivers notes of buttery chocolate, vanilla, and locally roasted coffee beans, adding depth and richness.
Perfectly enjoyed as a chilled digestif, this liqueur also complements classic cocktails. Try it in an espresso martini, mai tai, affogato, or colada for a unique twist. Comparable to Frangelico or Baileys, yet with a focus on 100% Canadian ingredients.
Available at the distillery and at thewoodsspiritco.com
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 and online at copperrose.ca
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
The Alchemist Magazine
4 Issue Subscription
$24
Have four issues of The Alchemist delivered right to your favourite cocktail enthusiast!
The Alchemist offers a complete portrait of Canada’s growing world of micro-distillers and craft cocktails. Seasonal and beautiful to use, inside you’ll find cocktail commentary, recipes for the home bar, regional distillery tours and travel tips, events and competition news, and profiles of the people who make it all possible. Buy subscriptions and single issues at The Alchemist store.
Best Coast Distillers
Wildfire Whisky
35% ABV, $45 (750 ml)
WildFire Whisky blends bold cinnamon with smooth Madagascar vanilla in a clean, additive-free spirit crafted from local grains. With every bottle, we support Canadian wildfire fighters through donations to charities like the Victoria Firefighters Foundation. Raise a glass to a whisky that warms the heart, delights the palate, and gives back—available at our distillery, select private liquor stores, and online at bestcoastdistillers.com.
Paradigm Spirits Co.
Juliet Gin — Boreal Sonnet
40% ABV, $59.60 (700 mL)
Boreal Sonnet is Juliet’s bold northern expression — a spruce-forward, citrus-lifted London Dry gin. Crafted with hand-harvested Ontario spruce tips and macerated botanicals, it delivers a vivid forest brightness layered with citrus clarity and a bold, lingering finish. Equally compelling in a cocktail or savoured neat, Boreal Sonnet is a spirit that refuses to whisper.
Available at the distillery or online at julietgin.com
Stealth Craft Distillers
Stealth Craft Distillers is a reliable supplier of local spirits recognized for quality nationally and internationally. Our portfolio is growing with delicious popular new offerings … check out our website and ask us for more details.
Merridale Craft Distillery
Cowichan Whisky Jack
43% ABV, $49 (375 ml)
Crafted from B.C.-grown barley, this small-batch single malt whisky is fermented and single distilled in our German pot still, then aged three years in French oak that once held our apple brandy. Bold malt depth layered with orchard fruit, honey, spice, and crème brûlée creates a warm, complex whisky and a proud successor to our gold medal winner at the 2025 World Whiskies Awards.
Public release December 1 at the Merridale Farmhouse and select restaurants. Merridale.ca
Macaloneys 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
Copperpenny Distilling Co.
2025 Limited Release Figgy Puddin’
32% ABV, $55 (375 ml)
From the makers of the Canada’s Best Contemporary Gin, our Figgy Puddin’ Seasonal Spiced Liqueur tastes like Christmas baking in a bottle. This makes the perfect Old Fashioned and also is a treat with your favourite eggnog during the holidays.
Get yours before it sells out this year.
Available online at copperpenny.co, or visit our distillery cocktail bar in person.
Elora Distilling Co.
Ontario Black Spiced Rum
40% ABV, $49.99 (750 ml)
Aged in new oak char #3 Kelvin Cooperage barrels for at least a year, this dark, delicious and flavorful rum gets its smoothness from a mixture of three distillations. After its aging period, vanilla, cinnamon, and nutmeg are macerated to add a spice bouquet. Silver medal winner at 2024 Artisan Distillers Awards Canada.
Available at the distillery, in the LCBO and online at eloradistillingcompany.com
Vancouver Cocktail Week
Event tickets
Prices vary
Give the cocktail lover in your life an experience they’ll never forget. From the glittering Gala of Cocktails to a decadent cocktail-paired brunch or a curated neighbourhood crawl, Vancouver Cocktail Week tickets make the perfect gift—unique, memorable, and guaranteed to raise spirits. Tickets on sale from December 1 at thealchemistmagazine.ca/vcw.
