Came here with my friends when we were in town a little while ago. We got there a little later on…read morethe day on a Sunday, so we were the only ones for a little while in the tasting room. Our server was very nice, and we got to try out a bunch of their local offerings. I ended up getting a bottle of their Empire Cream liquor, while my friends got a few of their whiskeys. The grounds of the distillery were also beautiful, and I imagine that it would be a great place to host a wedding or a special event at as well.

Not reviewing this place. More like some info. Description of the place is years out of date. Chef…read moreIves hasn't been there in years. Last summer (2024) we went up to find they were not serving meals. Their chef left, they couldn't get servers... I'd check in before you go or ask at their place in Clayton. I was under the impression it's drinks only.

Big fan of their spirits but also this location! The staff have always been very friendly, are…read morealways willing to share a tasting if you aren't sure what you're looking for, and the liquor is excellent. I prefer their vodka, and my spouse prefers their whiskey. It's a cute little spot with a bar and some tables. If you like the hard stuff check them out - they are right on the main strip in Clayton!

Excellent spot to stop during a walk in downtown Clayton Wednesday afternoon. Many items to taste,…read morebut unfortunately had to limit the purchases. Heidi, besides being extremely entertaining, was brilliant in her knowledge of the drinks and the surrounding area. Visited the restaurant Monday evening where the bartender there was also excellent. Vacationing with the in-laws this coming week making the whiskey, bourbon and moonshine even more important .

We had a fun visit here! Lots of great things to try, a welcoming staff and a very interesting…read more Distilling process!!

This place is on point!!! The vibe is so chill, the Spirits…read moreare in their own league, they specially distill them on site. The specialty drinks are truly geared to please every pallet!! The couple that own/run Dark Island are just truly passionate about what they do, and it shows in this place!! Well Done!!! Well Done, Indeed!!!

Came here after Windmill closed for the day. The man who was working in the distillery was really…read morefriendly, I think he was probably the distiller. He walked us through how their distillery works and how the grains are locally sourced. They have quite a few options and some very unique options like Garlic Vodka and Ginger Vodka. The different gins were great to taste side by side as well as tasting the whiskey side by side. Their canned vodka coolers are delicious, we coudn't leave without buying some. We walked away really enjoying the experience and the craft alcohols. Had to get a few bottles to take home, and the mini bottles are a great option with the 4 pack for $40. I had to get the garlic vodka, it is just so unique and he suggested using it in a Caesar or Bloody Mary, so we will try that.

Well, this was a surprise! We went to the Windmill Brewery next door, not realizing there was a…read moreseparate entity - a distillery sharing the same site. We initially went into the brewery for a few cans, and ended up taking a peek next door at this distillery as well, where we found out that they use local farm-grown ingredients to distill vodka and rum, and we got a tour of the facility although they are not distilling anything at the moment. Fascinating! The equipment is large; I can't imagine trying to do this on the QT during prohibition!! We we offered samples of their organic rum, a vodka cooler, as well as garlic flavoured vodka!! This was amazing!! We took some home, and I will for sure cook with it! This place (and the brewery next door) was certainly worth the visit. We will be back... once we get low on what we purchased!

Seriously the best winery I've ever been to!! Such great service, even better wine!!! Kellen was so…read moresweet and informative. They have tours AND comedy shows, highly recommended if you're looking for something to do! 10/10. Beautiful property. Update! - we order a case of wine to be shipped all the way to TX!! The wine came in a maybe a week? Alll the wine was perfectly packaged and just as delicious as we remembered. So happy with our purchase!

2025 Blossom Festival. We made are annual stop at Blossom Fest on our way into the Bay. We were…read morejust a bit early and beat the rush so tasting was at the downstairs bar area. Plenty of wines to select from the Rose and Semi dry Riesling are two of my favorites. Mother Nature was not on our side this trip, it was very cool and rainy but the festival went on. Live music, vendors, food trucks, wine, and Slushies and all!

Received order in 3 days, Delivered by the most Curtious Gentleman. Being currently imobile, he…read morewas kind enough to bring to door and would not except tip. Very well packaged for complete protection. I love Cherries, so when I saw this; had to try. Also rec'd a cute little gift of two Buttertarts in with Pkg., nice surprise. Very impressed. I have not tried yet, but have company coming from Toronto this weekend and I hope it's the talk of the town :) oops, have no shot glasses, may have to have a look. Warning: my Sister Loves Blueberries :) Great Christmas Gift. Not sure if you would consider this a Cherry/Sherry?

AMAZING PRODUCTS AMAZING PEOPLE…read moreNot a smidge of exaggeration here, TopShelf has the best tasting booze on the face of this planet. Customer service is leaps and bounds above ANY other company I know of. Gun to my head, I would not be able to say a single negative thing about TopShelf Distillers.

Beautiful vineyard with amazing wines and one of the best food shacks I've ever been too.read more

Had a wine tasting, but really went to Coyote Moon for the food shack. Heard Christian (formerly at…read moreSt Lawrence River Distillery and Chateau) was there. Ordered Shrimply irresistible. Three shrimp tacos with grilled shrimp, red cabbage, corn salsa, cheese and a delicious sauce. Soooo good. So many creative dishes, can't wait to go back!

Very nice experience at Kinsip. We had a couple of flights and enjoyed the Mojito. Really enjoyed…read morethe Dark Rum and my wife the Saffron Liqueur. Very nice women who served the drinks. We had visitors, the two roosters who kept coming by.

Kinsip was recommended by a friend of ours who works in the brewing industry. We (party of four)…read morearrived at 11 am on at Saturday without any reservations and we were able to be seated for a tasting. It is highly recommended that you pre-book your reservations tasting flights online. When we arrived, there was a sign indicating what time slots were available for tasting and the number of spots open. When we were there until 12:30, it did not look as busy. Online, the flight is $10, however in person, it was $20 ($10 towards flight and $10 towards a purchase of a spirit). We enjoyed trying the samples and the cocktails were my favourite! It had a really chill atmosphere with chickens running around and after 11 am, Big Mike's BBQ starts to open and you can catch a mild whiff of it. It's unfortunate that the $10 credit towards spirits cannot be combined with others credits or towards the purchase of bitters or the glasses. Overall, we had a very chill experience at Kinsip Distillery.

Amazing! I love this company. With the dumpster fire going on below Canada, I had to cancel my trip…read moreto Rolling Hills Asylum in NY because I don't want to be disappeared by the current fascist administration...lol, but not lol. I did 3 events in Kingston with this group. None were disappointing, and I was actually glad I made such a fabulous discovery in my own country. The first event was a special paranormal investigation at the Mill of Kintail. This was an incredible experience. I did get put into a group instead of being allowed to investigate on my own, which was not the most fun. I felt like I was a fourth wheel and had to go along with what everyone wanted, which was to rush through a lot of things. We did get to see a film at the beginning, which was informative and helpful and also showed other investigators experiencing the paranormal at the Mill. We started off at the front house, which used to be the family's main house and while using the Ouija board, it did move a bit and I saw a shadow figure in the kitchen, which was terrifying (but I enjoy that kind of thing). The mill was the best part. And there was even a huge thunderstorm that kicked up. Ethel's bedroom had a strange feel to it and the attic was creepy, especially with the lightning. Beyond anyone's control was the tornado watch that night. We were sent away early and had to walk through the woods in the storm, but it's a good thing they did end early. I honestly thought I might die that night. Purple lightning and winds that blew the car around, trees in the road. Most scared I've been in my life. A few nights later, I did the haunted walk through downtown. Liam was our guide. He is one of the best storytellers I've ever met and so polite and kind. We visited many historical buildings and Liam was so knowledgeable about Kingston and its history. I told him he could teach a few things to the haunted tour guides in New Orleans, and I wasn't kidding. We had a couple of people late to the event and after missing my trolley tour for FOUR minutes, it did my heart good to see this tour company wait for everyone. One thing that disappointed me greatly was that none of the other participants, despite raving about how much they enjoyed the tour, tipped our guide. Most were Americans (I am too, a dual citizen) so I know you know better. I tipped him in hopes of making up for that. Shame on them. He never missed a beat, was immensely entertaining, took pictures, answered questions. Come on. The last tour was at Fort Henry. Peter was the guide and every bit as wonderful as Liam. Very knowledgeable, patient when we wanted to ask questions or stop to take pictures. Well spoken and kind. Also, a very good and compelling storyteller. I thoroughly enjoyed this tour too. We heard about misfortunes that happened to the soldiers as well as paranormal experiences had by others. I didn't see anything, but you could feel charged energy in the air. You do get to go to the top of the fort and the views, especially at sunset, were breathtaking. I'm a little slow on the stairs with my RA but Peter always stopped to check on me. It didn't look like many tipped her either, but I tried to make up for it. Like Liam, Peter did such a wonderful job!! In NOLA all the tour guides have signs or even say if you enjoyed it, we do accept tips. They deserve it. These tours REALLY made my trip to Kingston. Now, I'm excited to return in October for the Fort Fright event. Thank you so much for making my 56th birthday trip so special. The people at this tour company have created something extra special and they are so nice. Just great human beings! Book a tour...but tip your guide!

I thoroughly enjoyed the haunted walk! It was refreshing to get out and see some of the historic…read moreproperties. It was a bit chilly, so I'd recommend layering. We were in a group, so we didn't mind squishing together for warmth. Our guide, Cameron, was really into his role as guide and I would recommend his services. It was good fun on a lovely night.