Fabulous business in Vancouver! I signed up for a cocktail making class and our instructor Aaron…read morewas amazing! I've always wanted to do something like this but have been a bit nervous to do so but he made the class fun, funny, and so easy! You have the chance to make 3 bespoke artisan cocktails during this 3 hour class, 2 of their signatures and then the 3rd Aaron let us pick! He made it so easy and explained each step well, also how to use the tools properly along with sharing some great tips on shaking, measuring and also the importance of balance in your cocktail. I enjoyed every minute as well as consuming the cocktails after... each so delicious made with their in house liquors. If I had room I would have bought several bottles with me to take home!

Aaron was absolutely fantastic. We came by and were so disappointed because there was a sign out…read moresaying they were closed for a private event. Aaron came out as we were looking for Plan B and let us know the event had just ended and they were open again. (5 loud cheers on the street for sure!) I tried both the Kyoto and Wet Work, enjoying them both. They would even work as a blend of one another. My dad accidentally ordered a chocolate martini instead of an espresso martini, and Aaron made it happen. (The entire table loved it! Take that poured over some ice cream and I'd be far too content!) My brother had the gin martini, and while not a fan of gin straight up, it had a nice smooth finish that I could appreciate.

Great craft vodka in this new Parksville distillery and tasting room…read more Highly recommended for anyone that likes craft spirits on Vancouver Island.

From the owner: Direct sales of craft spirits hand made from B.C. grain. Vodka smooth enough to sip straight but…read moredelicious in mixed drinks.

I owe it to the staff at Nightingale introducing this distillery to me. I never would have heard…read moreof them. When the opportunity to see this ditillery came up because I would be In Campbell River, this was a no brainer. I knew what I wanted, so I came away with three single malts. Smoke Point, which is an Islay style but smoked with driftwood, Classic Single Malt, and 10 Year Old Estate Whiskey. The gentleman helping me out was very friendly. They are known as a field-to-flask or grain-to-glass distillery. They grow their own grains to make the product and is disilled on site. All of the whiskies are overproof, with some more so than others. Enjoy responsibly.

What a random find! We stopped in to check it out and went on a short tour. The gentleman running…read morethe tour was most enthusiastic about the product and took us through how it is made. I definitely learned something! He answered all of our questions and gave us some samples. They have many varieties of triple distilled flavoured vodkas as well as a single malt whiskey. There is a room for weddings and the outdoor patio is blooming with flowers. A very nice venue!

I bought 2 bottles of Scotch at the Beban Park Farmers Market Distillery Booth. the Gentleman was…read moreso much fun and the service was great. Judy, Nanaimo

This place is AMAZING. If you're not entranced with the incredible equipment, you'll be taken with…read moreScot and his wonderful hospitality and humour. This is a great place to come if you think you don't like hard liquor. I guarantee he has something for you that will change your mind. Scot is extremely knowledgable about liquor and made this experience wonderful and painless, even for a super-ignorant liquor neophyte like myself. Keep in mind my lack of experience as you consider my review. Now I'll be totally honest, I am not usually a fan of hard alcohol. Not a little bit, not at all. I think it tastes terrible, drinking it makes me shudder and sputter and make really unlovely faces. I'm a beer girl. With that prejudice already secureley in my mind, I was really reluctant to try several of the liquors in the store for this reason. Scot was patient, passionate, and really took the time to explain parts of his process and how that would impact the flavour and experience of the liquor. I still wasn't totally convinced so I was pretty careful with my selections. Because I could only try 3 samples, I settled on: - Djinneh (gin) - Muscat - Plum brandy I tried the gin first. I have never liked gin, never thought I would like gin, and after my sip I waited for that familiar feeling of "oh no this was a mistake" to come over me. Nothing. Nada. Zip. It just went down and warmed up on it's way. There was no burn and no bitterness. I was really shocked. This is gin I would drink on the rocks with soda and lime. I have NEVER imagined myself with a gin-based drink. The Muscat was by far my favourite. It's a rich, smooth, almost port like alcohol. It was everything I expected and then a little bit richer. We bought a bottle of that immediately. The plum brandy was equally surprising, not as sweet as I expected but smooth, flavourful, and totally organic tasting. If brandy has a terroir, I think I tasted it here. Not only are the products wonderful, but the artistry of the labels was something that fascinated me. I hope they come out with merch (hint hint) because I would wear some of these designs happily. Kudos to the local artist who created them, I can't wait to see what other designs you folks have hiding on your hard drive! Seriously, if you're passing through, take a moment to stop in. It's on the main drag, it's a beautiful store, and Scot will make you feel like you know what you're doing. I can't wait to go back and try the Hecate spiced rum!

This was such a cool experience in Courtenay! They produce such good gin, vodka and honey rum. It…read moreis so good and the staff are so nice. Definitely recommend a visit, it is such a cool spot in the Valley here.

Great distillery with amazing products. Bonus got to charge my Tesla while having some fun.read more

Four of us came for an afternoon tasting and bite to eat…read more We had a tour with Roddy and enjoyed it very much. Quite the character. We tasted four ciders and two liqueurs. Afterwards, we had a dessert afternoon tea accompanied by more cider. All very good and great staff.

If you're in the cobble hill, please make sure you stop here! We visited Merridale for a tasting,…read moreand what a hidden gem it is! The food and cider menus were extensive, featuring special items, mocktails, and cocktails. The service was excellent, and the spot is beautiful. It's also kid-friendly with games on the lawn and other activities. I enjoyed each of the ciders. I had the non-alcoholic flight, and my favorite was the lavender one! The fennel soda was very interesting, the ginger soda was a take on a ginger ale and the apple juice was great. Great value as well for $7. My husband had the world alcoholic cider flights and thoroughly enjoyed his selections. The farm itself is incredibly charming and offers activities for both adults and children. They also have some tours. I will definitely return for another visit and highly recommend Merridale cider and distillery

Again I love this place! This time I stopped by to pick up some bottles. So far, our favorite is…read morethe yuzu sour. We love bringing it to friends or parties. If you shake it, it activates the vegan foam and creates this lovely velvety texture! Highly recommend.

Fantastic Mixologist named Joe! So, much fun! The drinks are absolutely well balanced and…read moredelicious. The conversation was great I learned much. The locals were so welcoming. We had such a fabulous time. Did I mention the dumplings? They are amazing! I just left, and I can't wait to go back! It's rare that I post that.

Hubby loves this place so much that he had our tour guide turn around to go back so he can buy…read moreanother bottle. This is such a quaint and cute distillery. The staff were so nice. We picked up 3 bottles. Hopefully they will be able to export soon

The gin was amazing, and the vodka was as good as it gets. Brennan was a lot of fun to talk to…read moreabout the distilling process. A great stop in Duncan!

I had a great tour here today. It was very informative and fun. Had a couple of tastings and highly…read morerecommend this place!

This was a cruise ship shore excursion and my party had a great time! Met the owner and the bar…read moremanager who gave our group a tour which was informative. The whiskey and beer they produce was very much to my liking. If you have the opportunity to make it there, give them a try. I loved the logo, they have won awards and they are conservation conscious, which I appreciate! I cannot say anything about the food.