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This Delta-based distillery uses only local agricultural products in its spirits, which include a wheat-based whisky.
105B-8257 9nd St., Delta
604-349-3316
LucidSpirits.ca
• Northern Vodka
• Northern Gin
• Oaked Gin
• Apple Spirit
• B.C. Rye
• Blueberry Liqueur
• Raspberry Liqueur
• Lemon Liqueur
• Coffee Liqueur
This carbon-neutral distillery based in Grand Forks produces vodka, gin and other products, much of it flavoured with local organic fruit. This is the only distillery in Canada that grows sugar cane for making rum.
1460 Central Ave., Grand Forks
778-879-4420
TrueNorthDistillery.com
• Area D 54-50 Spirit
• Scots Choice Whiskey
• Dominion Rye
• Green Hit
• Black Dog – After Dark
• Hecate Spice Rum
• Hulda Rum
• Djinneh Elderberry Gin
• Plum Brandy
• Muscat Liqueur
At this Hornby Island distillery, icebreaker Capt. Peter Kimmerly has joined forces with organic chemist Dr. Naz Abdurahman to craft quality spirits, notably gin, using classic and creative botanicals.
4605 Roburn Road, Hornby Island
250-335-0630
IslandSpirits.ca
Read more about Island Spirits Distillery:
• Distant distilleries: The challenges and benefits of making spirits in rural regions
• Phrog Vodka
• Phrog Gin, Aquavit,
• Vanilla Vodka
• Wicked Orange
• Raspberry Eau de Vie
• Fruit brandies (seasonal)
• Holunderbluten (elderflower liqueur)
Ian Anderson had planned to pursue a PhD in physics. Instead, he makes craft vodka, gin, liqueurs and intriguing products such as soju at his Burnaby distillery.
106-3011 Underhill Ave., Burnaby
604-962-0326
AndersonDistilleries.com
• Mare Serenitatis Creme d’Cafe
• Serenitatis Golden Gin
• Serenitatis London Dry Gin
• Serenitatis Smoked Rosemary Gin,
• Serenitatis Silver Liquorice
• Sweet Serenitatis Cinnamon
• Sweet Serenitatis MuddledMint
• Sweet Serenitatis Limoncello
• Sweet Serenitatis Lime’cello
• Sweet Serenitatis Orangello
Using grains from Peace River country and Armstrong barley, this distillery based in Invermere creates clean, well-made spirits including a cheeky Canadian take on tequila.
1701B 6th Avenue, Invermere
250-342-5271
TayntonBaySpirits.com
• Vodka
• Gin
• Pickled Vodka
• Raspberry Vodka
• Gringo’s Revenge
• Sinferno Cinnamon Honey Liqueur
• Ginger Matcha Tea Infused Cocktail
• Strawberry Herbal Tea Infused Cocktail
Salt Spring Shine is a small, family owned artisanal distillery that makes products from the fermentation of local honey.
194 Kitchen Road, Salt Spring Island
250-221-0728
SaltSpringShine.com
• Sting Gin
• Hive Vodka
• Honeycomb Moonshine
• Apple Pie Moonshine
Rekindling the tradition of his Italian ancestors, Daniel Paolone, along with friend Ian Jarvis, are distilling spirits with local ingredients, starting with vodka and rum.
117-667 Sumas Way, Abbotsford
778-251-6002
CrowsNestDistillery.com
• Crow’s Nest Vodka
• Crow’s Nest White Rum
• Crow’s Nest Spiced Rum
Crow’s Nest VodkaFRAGRANCE: Faint vanilla.
FLAVOUR: Cinnamon spice.
FEEL: Clean and crisp.
FINISH: Short and pleasant, light vanilla.
BEST ENJOYED: Vodka soda.
THE BOTTOM LINE: Extraordinarily clean and crisp, true to the essence of vodka as a neutral grain spirit. —Robyn Gray, October 2017
Using winter wheat, Maple Ridge-based NorthWest creates its signature vodka by distilling it 10 times and cold-filtering eight times through charcoal.
104-20120 Stewart Cres., Maple Ridge
604-818-6972
NorthWestDistillingCo.ca
• North West Vodka
North West VodkaFRAGRANCE: Just alcohol.
FLAVOUR: Sweet. White pepper.
FEEL: Silky and balanced.
FINISH: Short but pleasant.
BEST ENJOYED: Chilled. Minimal dilution. Makes a good Martini.
THE BOTTOM LINE: Very easy-drinking vodka. —Josh Pape, October 2017
Dean and Louise Perry moved from Alberta to the Shuswap to begin their distilling adventure. They focus on flavoured moonshine, vodkas and whisky, but gin is also in the works.
1201 Shuswap Ave., Sicamous
250-836-5187
AfterDarkDistillery.com
• Copper Island Gin
• After Dark Burner Vodka
• Monashee Mountain Vodka
• Monashee Mountain Whiskey
• Cinnamous Whiskey
• Loudmouth Soup
• Monashee Mountain Moonshines
Monashee Mountain Apple Pie MoonshineFRAGRANCE: Amazing nose of fresh baked cinnamon buns, quince tarte tatin and cream cheese.
FLAVOUR: Apple candy sweetness dominates.
FEEL: Very light viscosity.
FINISH: Sweet finish with hints of cinnamon and vanilla. Astringent, bitter notes.
BEST ENJOYED: In hot apple cider on a fall day.
THE BOTTOM LINE: Could use more viscosity and natural apple flavour. —Shaun Layton, October 2017
Rebekah Crowley and Rob Rindt built a distillery and tasting room on their Fraser Valley farm where they crop 30 acres of potatoes and corn.
7897 240th St., Langley
778-246-5247
RootsAndWingsDistillery.ca
• It’s G&T time: The Alchemist’s tasting panel searches for the best B.C. gin to enjoy with your tonic
• Field work: potatoes fuel the spirit at Langley’s Roots and Wings Distillery
• Vital Vodka
• Double Vice Coffee Infused Vodka
• Renegade (Horseradish-infused vodka)
• Dill Pickled Vodka
• Peachy Keen Vodka
• Jackknife Gin
• Encore Gin
• Rebel
• Sidekick
• Johnny Handsome
• Old Fashioned Spirit
• 5th Element Absinthe
Vital VodkaFRAGRANCE: Vanilla, cream corn, créme brulée.
FLAVOUR: Custard, funky earth notes, white pepper, this IS a potato and corn vodka.
FEEL: Slightly viscous, but buttery in a very good way.
FINISH: A load of spice stays around for a minute.
BEST ENJOYED: Will make a buttery Martini that packs a spicy finish, or a Moscow Mule.
THE BOTTOM LINE: Surprisingly ballsy finish after a sweet nose, cool product. —Shaun Layton, February 2017
Hops and Honey VodkaFRAGRANCE: Malty, resiny, touch of buttery corn.
FLAVOUR: Faint coriander spice, danky, dry pepper, honeysuckle.
FEEL: Creamy on the palate.
FINISH: Nice subtle black pepper, piney, slightly bitter.
BEST ENJOYED: Would make a great collins style drink, looking forward to this in a Michelada or a Caesar.
THE BOTTOM LINE: I wouldn’t put it in the vodka category, theres a lot going on. A very intriguing spirit. —Shaun Layton, July 2017
RebelFRAGRANCE: Cooked corn and orange.
FLAVOUR: Corn comes through with playful citrus notes and a touch of smoke.
FEEL: Mild creaminess.
FINISH: A little baking spice on the front, a touch of smoke on the back.
BEST ENJOYED: Could sub into a sour or Old Fashioned with some ease.
THE BOTTOM LINE: An interesting take on a young (soon-to-be) corn whisky. —Trevor Kallies, October 2017