News & Openings

News and Openings 

Stillus Craft Spirits is coming soon to Bloomfield, Ontario, in the Prince Edward County area of Eastern Ontario, already renowned as a wine region. Using a custom Frilli still from Tuscany in a facility by architect Lorne Rose, the distillery says it’s committed to social and environmental sustainability and plans to produce whisky, vodka and fruit spirits.

In the News

• Edward Campbell Studio in Calgary, Alberta, recently published some great label-design tips on its E-Magic blog, using examples from its work for Confluence Distilling.

• Ottawa Green Business recently profiled King’s Lock Craft Distillery near Ottawa for its sustainability practices.

• During Alberta Open Farm Days (August 14 and 15, 2021), farm-based distilleries (including Eau Claire in Turner Valley, Pivot Spirits in Rolling Hills and Rig Hand in Nisku, Alberta) breweries and wineries opened their doors to the public, as part of a promising agri-tourism initiative.

• Pembroke Today and 104.9 FM radio recently profiled O’Kenny Craft Spirits in Pembroke, Ontario, along with a neighbouring food business. 

• U.S. drinks-industry newsletter Daily Seven Fifty recently mentioned St. Lucifer Spirits in Québec for its water-pufication regime, in a story about characterful craft vodka. 

• A recent article in Modern Farmer mentioned Ontario's Laneway Distillers and its challenges selling direct-to-consumer in that province.

• Bevnet recently reported that Nova Scotia's Fundy Gin infused with local dulse and other botanicals, is now available in the U.S.

• According to BC Local News, Antidote Distilling will soon open in Port Alberni, B.C.