The 9th BC Distilled Festival was held on April 13th, 2024 in Vancouver. The festival kicked off with two whisky tastings led by Davin de Kergommeaux (April 10th and 11th), followed by a Distillers Dinner with paired cocktails and spirits on April 12 and then the main tasting festival on April 13.

Nearly 200 artisan spirits were available to sample at the event.

Audience Favourites

• BC Distilled 2024 Distillery of the Year: Sons of Vancouver

• 100% Rye Whisky: Stillhead Distillery – Rye Whisky - Cask Strength Tequila Finish

• Amaro or Vermouth: The Woods Spirit Co. – Barrel-aged Amaro (2019 & 2023 winner)

• Barrel-Aged Gin: Raincity Distillery – Barrel Aged Gin

• Brandy or Eau-de-Vie: Maple Leaf Spirits – Lady of the Cask Brandy (2018 & 2023 winner)

• Flavoured Gin: Odd Society Spirits – Wallflower Strawberry Gin (2023 winner)

• Fruit Liqueur: Antidote Distilling Co. – Antidote Blackcap Raspberry Liqueur (a 2024 BC Distilled release)

• Gin: Ampersand Distilling Company – Ampersand Gin (2016, 2017, 2018 & 2022 winner)

• Infused or Flavoured Vodka: Bruinwood Estate Distillery – Toasted Coconut Vodka a 2024 BC Distilled release)

• Limoncello: The Woods Spirit Co. – Woods Limoncello (2023 winner)

• Liqueur: (TIE) Stillhead Distillery – Whisky Cream & Wayward Distillery – Raspberry Gin Liqueur

• Rare & Fine Other Spirits: Wayward Distillery – Drunken Hive Rum (2018, 2019 & 2023 winner)

• Single Grain Whisky: DEVINE Distillery – Ancient Grains 5-Grain Whisky

• Single Malt Whisky: The Dubh Glas Distillery – Sand Between My Toes

• Vodka: Ampersand Distilling Company – Per Se Vodka (2016, 2017, 2018, 2019 & 2023 winner)

• White Spirit: Snowgoose Brewery – Rice Spirit 53

The event raised $5500 for its charity partner, Pacific Assistance Dogs Society.