Kootenay West Distilling is a craft distillery located in the heart of the Kootenays, where founders Thomas and Ash Hodgson have poured their hearts into restoring a heritage building. The result is a unique space where every detail, from the decor to the cocktails, reflects the founders' passion and creativity. With a focus on using 100% organic Creston wheat, the distillery produces a range of premium spirits, from gin to vodka and liqueurs. The adjacent lounge offers a vibrant atmosphere, complete with expertly crafted cocktails, board games, and a vast collection of VHS tapes.
The distillery offers a great selection of tasty drinks, including unique options like pink gin and seasonal syrups, in a friendly and welcoming atmosphere with personalized service.
1180 Cedar Ave, Trail, BC V1R 3T3, Canada +1 250-368-3751 https://kootenaywestdistilling.com/Kootenay West distilling is amazing. They have a great selection of drinks that are quite tasty. They even have bottles you can buy for home and drink syrup and drink Crystals as well. The owners are amazing. Definitely 100000000000% recommend coming here. Good atmosphere, great staff, good vibes. They also have non alcoholic versions of everything! Its accessible to get into as well.
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"text": "Kootenay West distilling is amazing. They have a great selection of drinks that are quite tasty. They even have bottles you can buy for home and drink syrup and drink Crystals as well. The owners are amazing. Definitely 100000000000% recommend coming here. Good atmosphere, great staff, good vibes.\n\nThey also have non alcoholic versions of everything!\n\nIts accessible to get into as well.",
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"text": "My favourite spot to grab a drink and chill.\nThey also have take home options so you can (try to) recreate their drinks at home!\nMy fav combo so far is the pink gin and strawberry rhubarb syrup with some club soda and lime juice.\nFrom my understanding the strawberry rhubarb syrup is seasonal but I’m not too upset about it because I trust they will have other fantastic options to try!\nThe lounge has great atmosphere and the service is always very friendly and personalized. Also lots of games to play while there.\nThe best place in Trail!",
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"text": "This is one of my favourite places to hang out in Trail!\nFriendly service, fun games, great atmosphere, and the cocktails are on point. I wish more places were like KWD! 🌿🍹",
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"text": "What a wonderful experience. The owner, Ash, gave me a tour of the facility and I learned all about the passion, hard work and sacrifice that went into building this beautiful distillery. It is a true labour of love. Strong ties in the community. Lovely staff. Great cocktails. Stop in and say hi!",
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