Located in the heart of British Columbia's Kootenay region, Sternwheeler Craft Distillery is a family-owned and operated business that produces a wide range of handcrafted spirits. Using fresh, locally-sourced fruits and berries, they create unique and award-winning products such as brandies, gins, liqueurs, and moonshines. Their commitment to quality and community is evident in every aspect of their business, from the careful selection of ingredients to the warm and welcoming atmosphere of their tasting room. With a focus on traditional recipes and time-honored techniques, Sternwheeler Craft Distillery is dedicated to crafting spirits that are not only delicious but also deeply rooted in the local culture and history.
The distillery's spirits are exceptional, with a wide variety of high-quality options, including gin, brandy, and whiskey, made with pride and expertise, offered in a cozy and inviting tasting room with knowledgeable staff.
Sternwheeler Craft Distillery is a hidden gem in Creston. We had an absolute blast visiting yesterday. The tasting room is cozy and inviting, and the staff, particularly Brian, were incredibly friendly and knowledgeable. The spirits are truly exceptional. Every sip was a delightful surprise. I can't recommend their products enough. If you're ever in the area, make sure to stop by and experience the magic of Sternwheeler Craft Distillery. It's a must-visit!
Sternwheeler Craft Distillery offers wheelchair-accessible parking and entrance, and accepts debit cards.
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"text": "Sternwheeler Craft Distillery is a hidden gem in Creston. We had an absolute blast visiting yesterday. The tasting room is cozy and inviting, and the staff, particularly Brian, were incredibly friendly and knowledgeable.\n\nThe spirits are truly exceptional. Every sip was a delightful surprise. I can't recommend their products enough. If you're ever in the area, make sure to stop by and experience the magic of Sternwheeler Craft Distillery. It's a must-visit!",
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"text": "I highly recommend that anyone who appreciates fine spirits, to make a point of visiting the Sternwheeler. They take great pride in all of their products and rightly so. The newly opened location has been decorated to offer a relaxed and comfortable ambiance. Jeanette and Pat are delightful people and more than eager to share the history of their craft.\nOn this trip we sampled and left with some high quality sipping gin. There is a very good chance our next visit we will concentrate on the wide variety of brandies. Then perhaps another visit for whiskies, etc",
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"text": "Visiting from New Zealand we stopped in at the Creston Distillery on a road trip last week.\nIt was a great experience, I really liked the modern design inside which was immaculate.\nThe tasting session provided an vast variety of samples to try.\nI'm saving my purchases and looking forward to enjoying them when I'm home, especially the Pumpkin Pie Gin.\n😊",
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"text": "We have been huge fans for years. The apple brandy is an obvious choice but there are so many things to try. This is a great place for tastings, as you will generally be dealing with a very engaged and interesting owner. Former Wyndell Distillery, renamed when they relocated into Creston.",
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