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Cider, Spirits & Ales

BC’s “Wine” Country is home to a vast number of producers making cider, spirits and craft beer made from products grown directly from BC soil. These eclectic offerings mean visitors of all tastes can explore the province’s agricultural wealth with just a sip from a glass.

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Cherry Liquor from Okanagan Spirits

Okanagan Spirits Craft Distillery – Cherry Liqueur

Gold Medal at the 2025 World Spirits Awards. Crafted from hand-picked sour cherries grown in East Kelowna, this velvety spirit bursts with rich cherry pie notes and a hint of tartness. Perfect for sipping chilled, over ice, or drizzling over desserts like vanilla ice cream and dark chocolate. Experience local craftsmanship and world-class quality in every pour at Okanagan Spirits Craft Distillery.  Purchase.

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Liqueur

Laird of Fintry lineup

Okanagan Spirits Craft Distillery – Laird of Fintry lineup

Experience the legendary Laird of Fintry lineup—Canada’s most awarded single malt whisky. From the coveted Fortified Foch Finish, available only through their annual lottery, to the bold Red (Port Finish), Green (Tequila Barrel), and Blue (Rum Barrel) editions, each expression is a masterpiece of double-wood aging and Okanagan terroir. With multiple Gold and Double-Gold wins at the World Spirits Awards, these whiskies deliver layers of toasted oak, vanilla, and rich fruit complexity. Taste history in every sip. Purchase

 

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Whisky

bourbon-style whisky bottle

Okanagan Spirits Craft Distillery – BRBN and BLK BRBN

Canada’s most awarded bourbon-style whiskies. Crafted from local grain corn and malted barley, BRBN is aged in virgin white American oak for over five years, delivering smooth layers of caramel and vanilla. For bold flavour seekers, BLK BRBN (aged 7 1/2 years) offers a cask-strength experience at 52%, with waves of chocolate, cherry, and toasted oak. Both celebrate Okanagan craftsmanship and world-class quality—perfect for sipping neat or elevating your favorite cocktail. Also known as ‘Bourbon of the North’.  Purchase.

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Whisky

40 Knots Apple cranberry cider bottle

Knotty Cider Apple+Cranberry

92 Pts + Gold: 40 Knots Knotty Cider – Apple & Cranberry is a crisp, refreshing blend that balances the natural sweetness of orchard apples with the bright, tart essence of cranberries. Lightly effervescent, it offers aromas of fresh apples, red berries, and a hint of citrus, leading to a vibrant, fruity palate with a clean, lively finish. Perfect for pairing with light dishes or enjoying on its own, this cider embodies coastal freshness.
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Cider

Love BC Wine visitor's choice recommendations

Sunday Cider – Sunday Rosé Cider

Visitor’s Choice Hot Pick from Mary M, Gibsons, BC
We love the Sunday Rose’ Cider, so refreshing on a hot day. Located on the Sunshine Coast this Cidery is family friendly and have delicious cider.

Cider

caribbean apple spirit

Sternwheeler Craft Distillery – Creme de la Caribbean

Distilled Apple Spirit made from Freshly Picked Creston Valley Apples. Infused with Molasses from Sugar Cane and lightly sweetened with a touch of local Wildflower Honey. Aged in Oak Barrels.
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Apple Spirit

Saskatoon brandy bottle

Sternwheeler Craft Distillery – Aged Saskatoon VSOP Brandy

A delightfully smooth Brandy made using fresh Saskatoon berries from our farm. Double distilled then aged in small Whisky infused Oak barrels until maturity. VSOP – Very Superior Old Pale – aged at least 4 years, no artificial colouring used.
2025 Canadian Artisan Spirit Competition Award: GOLD
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Brandy

Red Roof cider

Orchard Hill Estate Cidery – Red Roof Apple Cider

Red Roof Apple Cider is hand crafted and promises to deliver a refreshing alcoholic beverage that will leave your taste buds thirsting for more! Orchard Hill Estate Cidery uses only dessert apples that are grown vastly throughout the Okanagan Valley – this creates a true Okanagan apple cider!
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Apple Cider

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