Sustainable Honey Spirits for a Cause

Nestled in the Comox Valley on Vancouver Island, Wayward Distillery crafts award-winning spirits from 100% BC honey, supporting local agriculture with every batch. Since 2014, they've led the charge in innovative, sustainable distilling, creating elegant yet unruly spirits. Visit their inviting tasting room for complimentary tastings and insights into their meticulous process, featuring products like Unruly Vodka and Krupnik liqueur. Through initiatives like BeeProud, they donate to pollinator conservation, emphasizing their commitment to the environment and community. Discover the perfect blend of art, nature, and flavor with Wayward Distillery, where tradition meets innovation.

Why we love this distillery

Wayward Distillery offers exceptional customer service, with knowledgeable staff who showcase their products and promote sustainability through bee support. Visitors praise the distillery's high-quality spirits, unique flavor profiles, and welcoming atmosphere.

Unique flavored vodkas, such as coffee & chocolate.
High-quality spirits, like Depth Charge vodka.
Collaborations with local businesses to support bees.
Variety of stills used in their production process.
Excellent customer service and delivery service.

Honey-Based Vodka

Unruly Vodka

Honey-Based Gin

Unruly Gin
Raspberry Gin

Honey-Based Rum

Drunken Hive Rum

Honey-Based Liqueur

Krupnik
Depth Charge

Gift Cards

Gift Card

Love all of the selections. Came in and Carmen Introduced us to both the gin and vodka selection. So hard to make a choice so we ended up going home with a few selections. So much worth the drive up island .

Distillery Services + Perks

Wayward Distillery offers accessible parking and entrance options for visitors with disabilities. The distillery also provides complimentary street parking, allowing patrons to park without incurring additional costs.

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