Okanagan Craft Spirits Tasting Tour

Explore the flourishing craft spirits scene of the Okanagan Valley with our exclusive Craft Spirits Tasting Tour. While the region is celebrated for its wines, a new generation of master distillers has emerged, creating exceptional spirits that showcase local ingredients and innovative techniques. Your journey begins when your knowledgeable guide—a certified spirits expert—picks you up in a comfortable vehicle to begin a day of exploration and tasting.

Your tour includes visits to three distinctive craft distilleries, each with its own unique approach to the distiller's art. At each location, you'll enjoy privileged access to production facilities normally closed to the public, where you'll witness the fascinating process of transforming local grains, fruits, and botanicals into premium spirits. Your guide will explain the various distillation methods, from traditional copper pot stills to modern column distillation, and how each affects the character of the final product.

Meet the passionate distillers who will share their journey from concept to bottle, explaining their philosophy and what makes their spirits unique to the Okanagan. Learn about the importance of water quality, the selection of local ingredients, and the art of blending and aging that creates distinctive flavor profiles. At each distillery, enjoy a guided tasting flight featuring their signature spirits, from smooth vodkas and complex gins to aged whiskeys and fruit brandies made from Okanagan orchards.

Midway through your tour, enjoy a spirits-paired lunch at one of the distillery lounges, featuring a menu designed to complement their craft creations. Throughout the day, your guide will share insights about the region's distilling history, the regulations that govern Canadian spirits, and how to properly taste and evaluate different spirit categories. The tour concludes with a visit to a specialty shop where you can purchase your favorites to enjoy later, along with a souvenir tasting glass to commemorate your Okanagan spirits adventure.