The Craft BC Weekend 2023 theme is all about the art of the sip and snack.

Each session features 6 unique whiskies (or gins) crafted in BC that you will get to pair with cheese, chocolate & more. Discover which whiskies & snacks will be featured below.

Saturday, November 25 &
Sunday, November 26, 2023

Saturday, December 2 &
Sunday, December, 2023


Saturday 12:00 pm

Session 1: Whisky x Chocolate

Join us for a delightful afternoon of indulgence as you immerse yourself in the tantalizing world of whisky and chocolate. Indulge your senses as you savour the rich and complex flavours of six locally crafted whiskies expertly paired with delectable chocolates. Discover the perfect harmony between the smooth, rich notes of whisky and the luscious sweetness of chocolate.

Featured Whiskies

Two Brewers
Release 40

Lohin McKinnon
Peated Single Malt

Shelter Point Distillery
Montfort

Stillhead Distillery
Double Oaked Rye

DEVINE Distillery
Single Malt

Resurrection Spirits
Rye Whisky


Saturday 2:30 pm

Session 2: Gin x Tonic

You asked and we answered - while whisky is the main feature this weekend, the local craft distilleries have also done an incredible job producing locally-crafted gins. Get ready to learn the art of crafting the perfect G&T. During this class we will be learning about 7 different locally-crafted gins. You will then have time to try four different Fever Tree tonics, and then mix and match to create your perfect mini-cocktails to sip (with garnishes too).

Featured Gins

Long Table Distillery
Cucumber Gin

Alchemist Distiller
Libellule GIN

Ampersand Distillery
Gin

Driftwood Brewery & Distillery
Contact Citrus Gin

Victoria Distillers
Empress 1908 Indigo Gin

Antidote Distilling Co.
Black Gin

Copperpenny Distilling Co.
Gin 005


Saturday 5:00 pm

Session 3: Whisky x Cookies

Indulge in the rich flavors of a handcrafted whisky as it gracefully dances on your palate, complemented by a curated selection of locally baked cookies that accentuate its intricate notes. Immerse yourself in a unique tasting experience where the warmth of the whisky harmonizes with the sweetness of the cookies, creating a delightful symphony of taste that captures the essence of our region's finest craftsmanship.

Featured Whiskies

Macaloney Island Distillery
Killeigh

Copper Spirit Distillery
Wheat Whisky

Moon Distillery
Antifogmatic Bliss

Lohin McKinnon
Thomas Haas Cocoa Aged

Merridale Craft Distillery
Whisky Jack’s
(SOLD OUT!)

Okanagan Spirits Craft Distillery
1Malt


Saturday 7:30 pm

Session 4: Whisky x Cheese

Embark on a sophisticated journey of sensory exploration at our exclusive whisky and cheese pairing event. Savour the nuanced marriage of carefully selected British Columbia whiskies and artisanal cheeses, as each sip and bite intertwine to create a symphony of flavors that elevate the indulgence of both palate and spirit.

Featured Whiskies

DEVINE Distillery
5-Grain Ancient Grains Whisky

Sons of Vancouver Distillery
Raiding Nonna’s Liquor Cabinet (Already SOLD OUT!)

Macaloney Island Distillery
Siol Dugall

Copper Spirit Distillery
Canadian Rye Whisky

Lohin McKinnon
Wine Barrel Finished Single Malt

Odd Society Spirits
Smoke&Oak Rauch Malt


Sunday 12:00 pm

Session 5: Whisky x Cheese

Whether you missed out on a Saturday night cheese and whisky pairing or just want to come back for more, we’re offering a whole new line-up of whiskies and cheese pairings in this Session.

Featured Whiskies

Sons of Vancouver Distillery
Summer Road Trip Across the Midwest
(Already SOLD OUT!)

Bearface Elemental Series
Mitlenatch Release 02

Shelter Point Distillery
Evans Family Reserve Caribbean Rum Cask Finish

Odd Society Spirits
The Boneyard

Lohin McKinnon
Tequila Barrel Finished Single Malt

Phillips Brewing & Malting Co.
Sanctuary Whisky


Sunday 2:30 pm

Session 6: Gin x Tonic

You asked and we answered - while whisky is the main feature this weekend, the local craft distilleries have also done an incredible job producing locally-crafted gins. Get ready to learn the art of crafting the perfect G&T. During this class we will be learning about 7 different locally-crafted gins. You will then have time to try four different Fever Tree tonics, and then mix and match to create your perfect mini-cocktails to sip (with garnishes too).

Featured Gins

Copperpenny Distilling Co.
Oyster Shell Gin 006

Victoria Distillers
Empress 1908 Elderflower Rose Gin

Wayward Distillery
BC Bee Champion Gin

Shelter Point Distillery
Saratoga Sands

Tofino Distillery
West Coast Gin

Forbidden Spirits
Eve’s Original Gin

Heritage Acres Distillery
Hurdy Gurdy Gin


Sunday 5:00 pm

Session 7: Whisky x Charcuterie

Elevate your culinary experience with our Whisky and Charcuterie Meat Pairing Class, where you'll delve into the art of harmonizing six distinct whiskies with an array of expertly crafted charcuterie delights. Join us as we guide you through a sensorial journey, unlocking unique flavour pairings that emerges when fine whisky meets the complexity of thoughtfully selected cured meats.

Featured Whiskies

Tofino Distillery
West Coast Whiskey

Lohin McKinnon
Bordeaux Finished Single Malt

Two Brewers Distillery
Release #41

Bearface 7 Year

Mad Laboratory Spirits
Single Malt Release #9

Goldstream Distillery
Rye


Sunday 7:30 pm

Session 8: Whisky x Chocolate

They say that chocolate is an aphrodisiac, so why not relax with our whisky and chocolate pairing class to end off your weekend? Join us as we dive into the nuances of pairing different styles of chocolate with six distinctive whiskies made in BC.

Featured Whiskies

Macaloney Island Distillery
An Loy

Stillhead Distillery
The Iberian Cascadian
(Release: December 2023)

Lohin McKinnon
Single Malt

Monashee Distillery
Triticale Whisky
(Release: December 2023)

Okanagan Craft Spirits Distillery
Road’s End

The Liberty Distillery
TRUST Ancient Grains