To celebrate the bounty of locally-distilled spirits, distilleries and drink enthusiasts for a day of tasting and talking at BC Distilled.
In total, 22 small-batch distilleries shared over 70 different spirits, and attendees of the event were tasked with picking their favourites.
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There were 11 winners in the three categories. It was a big showing for Sons of Vancouver, whose Amaretto garnered the most votes of any spirit at the event, according to BC Distilled.
Here are the results from the voting, courtesy BC Distilled:
Favourite Vodka
1st Place: Unruly Vodka by Wayward Distillation House
2nd Place: Sons of Vancouver Vodka
3rd Place: Sons of Vancouver Chili Vodka
Favourite Gin
1st Place: Noteworthy Gin by Dubh Glas
2nd Place: Unruly Gin by Wayward Distillation House
3rd Place (three-way tie): Long Table London Dry, Gillespie’s Sin Gin, and Ampersand Distilling Co. Gin
Favourite Spirit/Liqueur
1st Place: Sons of Vancouver Amaretto
2nd Place: Odd Society Spirits Vermouth
3rd Place: Victoria Spirits Craigdarroch Whisky