Revitalizing Canadian Whisky with bold and daring interpretations

True Wild Distilling is a place where tradition meets innovation, where the past and present blend together in perfect harmony. As you step into this historic space, you're immediately immersed in the world of Canadian-made spirits, with the distilling process unfolding before your eyes. The air is filled with the scent of bespoke Canadian malt whisky, sophisticated gins, and other expertly crafted spirits, all made with a terroir focus that reflects the abundance of Canada. From the towering column and copper pot stills to the world's first Breaker Box botanical infusion chamber, every element of the distillery is designed to create a truly unique experience. With a strong focus on local, seasonal ingredients, the restaurant serves up delectable dishes that pair perfectly with the distillery's creations, while the bar offers expertly crafted classic cocktails that are as delicious as they are imaginative.

Why we love this distillery

Beautiful space, meticulous distilling, and skillful drink creations impress, with attentive service and delicious food complementing the distillery experience.

Skillful distilling is highly meticulous
Beautiful space with satisfying menu
Tasting flight of rye, bourbon, whiskey
Canadian distillery know-how is evident
Significant private investment in property

Canadian Whisky

True Wild Canadian Whisky
Roper's Hold

Gin

Breaker Box Gin

Vodka

Breaker Box Vodka

We found True Wild shortly after they had opened and before they had finished construction on the property. We were put into contact with Cate and she shared all of their plans for hosting events and weddings. We were nervous because they hadn’t hosted any events yet but we are so lucky we trusted their team. We used their space to host our wedding and received endless compliments about food, staff and atmosphere. Cate was incredibly supportive and very flexible to ensure we had what we needed to make it a perfect day. There is nothing we would change about the day and we are so happy with our experience at True Wild.

Distillery Services + Perks

True Wild Distilling offers dine-in, outdoor seating, and serves cocktails, with amenities like restrooms and reservable seating, also allowing dogs and suitable for groups and children.

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