Canada’s biggest artisan and micro-distillery event, BC Distilled, has officially announced the winners from its fifth annual celebration of all things spirits.
The one-day event returned to Vancouver on Saturday, April 14 at the Croation Cultural Centre, where it brought together 40 distilleries from across the province – veterans and newbies alike.
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Spirit-lovers who attended the public tasting have voted for their favourite spirits in 12 categories, with over 150 products to taste.
Here are the winners of the Audience Favourites Awards:
Amaro or Vermouth (Italian-style bitter liqueurs)
The Woods Spirit Co. – The Woods Amaro
Apéritif or Digestif
Sheringham Distillery – Sheringham Akvavit (winner, 2017)
Brandy or Eau de Vie
Maple Leaf Spirits Inc. – Lady of the Cask
Barrel-aged Gin (Gin which has spent time aging in a wood barrel)
The Dubh Glas Distillery – Noteworthy Gin – Barrel Rested
Flavoured or Infused Vodka
Sons of Vancouver Distillery – Chili Vodka (winner, 2016, 2017)
Liqueur
Monashee Spirits Craft Distillery – Big Mountain Creamer
Gin
Ampersand Distilling Company – Ampersand Gin (winner, 2016, 2017)
Other White Spirit
Salt Spring Shine – Apple Pie Moonshine
Rum (not strictly sugar cane rum)
Wayward Distillation House – Drunken Hive Rum
Vodka (three-way tie)
Ampersand Distilling Company – Per Se Vodka (winner, 2016, 2017)
Salt Spring Shine – Hive Vodka
Sons of Vancouver Distillery – Vodka Vodka Vodka
Whisky
Odd Society Spirits – Single Malt Whisky
Young “Whisky” (whisky-style spirits which have spent less than three years in a barrel)
De Vine Wines & Spirits – Ancient Grains