Sweetwater Distilling Co. is a family-owned craft distillery on Salt Spring Island, where the Walls family has deep roots and a three-generation history in the distilling business. Their farm-to-bottle approach involves using local ingredients, including apples from across British Columbia and natural spring water, to produce premium craft spirits infused with the essence of the local terroir. The distillery's bespoke 500-litre copper pot still allows for small-batch production with incredible quality and purity. From the historical apple-growing region of Salt Spring Island, Sweetwater Distilling Co. celebrates its heritage by sourcing apples and creating unique spirits with hints of sweetness and local characteristics.
The distillery's knowledgeable guides and owners provide a great experience. The spirits, including gin and vodka, are smooth, unique, and delicious, with distinct flavors and botanical profiles, making the distillery a must-visit destination on Salt Spring Island.
This distillery is AMAZING! The location is absolutely gorgeous. James was fantastic - knowledgeable, funny, and an overall great guide! He even made a special birthday shot for my friend's daughter who turned 23 that day. The owners are really great too! Now on to the gin and other tasty spirits...smooth, unique, and absolutely delicious! We went away with quite a few bottles! If you are on Salt Spring Island, I would suggest this is a must stop spot!
Sweetwater Distilling Co. offers wheelchair accessibility and accepts credit and debit cards.
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"text": "Great experience - the two guys are great hosts. We got a tour of the still with the tasting. Every single of the spirits we tasted were excellent. Definitely worth coming to pick up a few bottles!",
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"text": "A highlight of my friends' and I's trip to Salt Spring. James was a fantastic host and tour guide, showing us around the distillery and showcasing all of their spirits, as well as explaining the process behind how each one is made in a really accessible and approachable manner. The \"Honeyberry Forest Gin\" was incredible and my personal favourite, though the apple brandy was also a standout. Even though the location is a bit off the beaten path, I highly recommend making the detour to visit!",
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