Our Spirits - Spirit in Niagara

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458 Lakeshore Road, RR5, Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario

Our Spirits

What is Eau de Vie?

Eau de Vie is a subcategory of Brandy that translates to “Water of Life” in French. Eau de Vie refers to an unaged distilled spirit made from fruit other than grapes. Without the aging process of other brandies, Eau de Vie’s are a pure representation of their ingredients. Spirit in Niagara’s eau-de-vie is first stripped in a continuous still before being batch distilled in a copper pot still. Pot still distillation is the traditional method of choice for eau de vie as it best preserves the natural characteristics of our ingredients. Once the distillation process is complete we are left with a spirit that’s incredibly crisp and pure, truly exemplifying the fruit from which it was made.

Our Eau de Vie Collection:

  • Ample Apricot
  • Juicy Peach
  • Sweet Pear
  • Plump Nectarine
  • Luscious Blue Plum
  • Sun Ripened Yellow Plum

Fruit based gin and Vodka?

Our Gin and Vodka are both made from fruit (without the fruit flavour)! To create our deliciously smooth Juiced Up Vodka we take our overripened and freshly fallen tender fruit and distill it to the point of neutrality (96%), this eliminates the fruit flavour from the spirit while creating a soft mouth feel and creamy texture aided by the high sugar content fruit provides.

Once our fruit mash has been distilled to neutrality we then utilize it as the base of our Juiced Up Gin.  Our gin is a traditional London Dry style gin with notes of citrus, coriander and juniper. It is not a flavoured gin despite using fruit as its base ingredient.

Juiced Up Collection:

  • Juiced Up Vodka
  • Juiced Up Gin

 

Local Whisky

Our Canadian Whisky is artfully small batch distilled from 100% Canadian corn aged 3 years in ex-bourbon barrels before being finished with late harvest Cabernet Sauvignon mash for 4 months before bottling. The end result is an incredibly smooth sipping whisky with notes of caramel and toasted oak with a sweet jam finish.

Introduced in late 2022, our Mixed Mash Whisky is distilled from a mixed mash of Canadian corn, barley, and wheat, aged 3 years in virgin oak casks. Expect notes of butterscotch, candied fruit, and toasted oak with a sharp finish. Available at the LCBO.

Whisky Collection:

  • Canadian Whisky
  • Mixed Mash Whisky
  • Canadian Brrrbon

Mixed Mash Whisky

Our Mixed Mash Whisky is artfully small batch distilled from through a unique distillation process, starting with a carefully selected mixed blend of corn, wheat, and barley. The resulting spirit then matures for three years within virgin oak casks, allowing the flavors to deepen and integrate. The final product offers an exquisite sensory experience, featuring prominent notes of rich butterscotch, sweet candied fruit, and warm toasted oak, culminating in a satisfyingly smooth and dry finish. This exceptional whisky is readily available at LCBO locations.

Canadian Brrrbon

Our Canadian Brrrbon represents a meticulous, small-batch distillation process. Showcasing a carefully curated blend of high-quality ingredients of 78% locally sourced corn, complemented by 16% wheat and 6% barley, all expertly crafted to capture the essence and spirit of our Southern neighbors’. Prepare to be captivated by an exquisite sensory journey, marked by the emergence of rich butterscotch undertones, the sweetness of candied fruit, and the comforting warmth of toasted oak. The experience culminates in a satisfyingly smooth and enduring dry finish, making each sip a truly memorable event.

Vampire Plum

Legend has it that nestled within the heart of Niagara’s orchards, there exists an ancient and mystical grove of plum trees, bearing fruit of an extraordinary, blood-red hue. This remarkable phenomenon is said to be the enduring legacy of a heartbreaking romance, a tragic tale of two lovers whose destinies were intertwined by fate and sorrow. Faced with an impossible choice, they bravely embraced death rather than endure the pain of separation, forever imbuing the Vampire plums with their poignant story. Today, that very same intense, blood-red flavor is captured and celebrated within our Bloody Good Vampire Vodka—a spirit that embodies the boldness and enduring memory of this captivating narrative. We invite you to savor the essence of this legend!

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