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
