Maple Leaf Spirits

5.0 (4 reviews)

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Maple Leaf Spirits - Master distiller Jorg with the new still in 2023 - Distilleries Near Me - Penticton, British Columbia

Maple Leaf Spirits - Tasting Room and outside tasting patio, overlooking the scenic Naramata Bench in Penticton. - Distilleries Near Me - Penticton, British Columbia

Maple Leaf Spirits - Genie Gin 2023, at our tasting patio - Distilleries Near Me - Penticton, British Columbia

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Maple Leaf Spirits - Lady of the Cask, Best Brandy in Canada 2020, 2022, and 2024. Canadian Artisan Spirit Competition - Distilleries Near Me - Penticton, British Columbia

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Bronwyn G.

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11 years ago

There are a couple of places where you can do tastings and purchase spirits in the Okanagan. Maple Leaf Spirits is definitely among my favourites and I recommend them wholeheartedly. They have a variety of Okanagan fruit flavoured liqueurs, as well as some stronger spirits. You can do tastings of all of them, just like at a winery. Jorg, the distiller, obviously takes pride in his work... and his pets. He was excited to show and tell us (upon request) all about his chickens, his quails, and his parrots. Very cool and random afternoon. read more

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Chris D.

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What? Didn't you see it? The turn was right back there. I know, you were distracted by the two wineries on your left, and although worth your time and money, I was telling you to look right. Up that hill. You'd have probably missed it if I hadn't told you, that distillery just there--what? Yes, I said distillery. I know you came here for wine, and there are dozens of opportunities for those, but there are few distilleries. And don't they have worth to? Some of them blur the lines--what's a port than just a wine spiked with hard spirits. Maple Leaf Spirits shares iconography with Lang Vineyards; that's a winery but both deal with fermented maple syrup. The line blurs further; Maple Leaf does utilize grapes, but creatively turns them into grappa--how wonderfully original. And originality is a precious asset in a region saturated by dozens and dozens of buildings all pandering minor variations of essentially the same yeast-based fermented fruit drink. The Maple Leaf Spirits location itself is nothing special, at least the day we arrived, which was a few months back. They might have been renovating, but the time we arrived, it looked like half the place had been torn down. So, I cannot speak of the décor because it might have been in transition. It was a minuscule tasting bar in a small building fringed by dirt paths and absolutely no pageantry. But they do sell over a dozen different types of hard alcohol. I even purchased one, part of a scant few non-wine related bottles on our recent trip. The girlfriend and I had been touring Okanagan wine country, visiting 60 wineries in a week. We brought back 120 bottles. One was not a wine, but rather a Maple Liqueur from Maple Leaf. We wanted to purchase more, like the grappa above or maybe even one of the fruit brandies, but we ended up just getting the one...they are not cheap. These are bottled like, and carry a matching price of, icewines. In fact, when you compare them to the original--sorry that's Original--Canadian Maple Wine by Lange Vineyards, the Maple Leaf competitor is six dollars more. But we don't regret it, and I feel locations like Maple Leaf are vital in wine-dominated regions like the Naramata Bench. Our host at the time was friendly, and I really wish we had picked up another bottle, but what can I say, we were on a budget...kinda. You can find Maple Leaf just up the hill across from Red Rooster and Ruby Blues. I walked between the locations because they are all literally that close. Don't miss it...I know that adorable Volkswagen microbus is begging for a photo, and you should snap it. Just stop. Park. Take a trek, and taste what's up that hill. read more

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Todd M.

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9 years ago

The Canadian German dream - move to the Okanagan, fight the system and open a distillery! Kudos to the Engels! The cherry and maple liquors were standouts! read more

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Paul G.

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11 years ago

Formerly relegated to an industrial park by arcane BC liquor laws, this is now the second distillery on the Naramata Bench, and is a great addition. They have standard spirits, plus a number of European classics like cherry and plum brandies. Lots of sampling available (get a designated driver!), and the quality of the spirits was good. A unique offering we picked up was a beautiful apricot liqueur, which was made by macerating small, super flavourful fruit from old trees down the road in apricot brandy for over a year. Not too sweet, this is the kind of find that makes seeking out micro distilleries worthwhile. read more

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More info about Maple Leaf Spirits

948 Naramata Road
Penticton, BC V2A 8V1
Canada
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(250) 493-0180
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http://www.mapleleafspirits.ca

Hours

What time does Maple Leaf Spirits open?

Maple Leaf Spirits opens at 12:00 PM on Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

What time does Maple Leaf Spirits close?

Maple Leaf Spirits is closed on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday.Maple Leaf Spirits closes at 5:00 PM on Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

Mon-Wed ClosedThu-Sun 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Food & Alcohol

Does Maple Leaf Spirits have catering options?

No, Maple Leaf Spirits does not have catering options.

Does Maple Leaf Spirits have a drive thru?

No, Maple Leaf Spirits does not have a drive thru.

Does Maple Leaf Spirits have a happy hour?

No, Maple Leaf Spirits does not have a happy hour.

Outdoor Amenities

Does Maple Leaf Spirits have bike parking?

Yes, Maple Leaf Spirits has bike parking.

Does Maple Leaf Spirits have parking?

Yes, Maple Leaf Spirits has parking options. Private Lot Parking

Other Amenities

Is Maple Leaf Spirits wheelchair accessible?

Yes, Maple Leaf Spirits is wheelchair accessible.

From the Business

Specialties

Craft Distillery, in Penticton since 2005, offering award winning fruit brandies, wine brandy and liqueurs distilled from South Okanagan fruit, grapes and wine. For all who like a good sip of Cognac or Armagnac, sample our Okanagan version, the Lady of the Cask! Aged in French Oak since 2010 here in Penticton. Our new Genie Gin, released in summer 2023, is very unique, and definitely something Gin fans need to try! All our products are gluten free, vegan, and made without any use of grain.

History

Established in 2004.

Pioneers in Craft Distilling in Penticton, BC, Jorg and Anette Engel from Maple Leaf Spirits are proud to offer award winning spirits and liqueurs handcrafted from Okanagan grown fruit, grapes and wine. We distill fine spirits from wine and lees following the European tradition of making grappa, tresterbrand and marc. Taste our award-winning wine brandy, the "Lady of the Cask", aged in oak barrels since 2010. Our fruit liqueurs celebrate fresh sun ripened Okanagan fruit, to enhance your dessert or cocktail. In 2017, 2019 and 2022, our spirits won multiple Double Gold and Gold medals at the SIP Northwest Spirits Competition in Seattle. Every year since 2018, our products have won Gold medals, and Best in Class at the CASC (Canadian Artisan Spirits Competition) in Vancouver. In 2023, we released our very first Genie Gin, distilled from local fruit, infused with unique botanicals. We invite you to visit our tasting room on the Naramata Bench and look forward to welcoming you.

Meet the Business Owner: Jorg E.

Jorg immigrated with his wife and 3 children from Germany in 2001 and moved his cabinet shop to Penticton. In 2004 he got the license to start a distillery in Penticton, at a time when there were no other licensed distilleries in BC. Jorg wanted to continue in his family's tradition distilling locally grown fruit and grapes. in 2014, Jorg and Anette Engel opened the tasting room overlooking the scenic Naramata Bench. Committed to high quality and authentic aroma, the spirits and liqueurs from his German pot still are smooth and aromatic.

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