South Island distilleries recognized at Canadian Artisan Spirit Competition

South Island distilleries are continuing to prove that locally made spirits can compete on the national level. Last week at the Canadian Artisan Spirit Competition, local distillers took home armfuls of awards, following up previous big wins just last month at the Canadian Whisky Awards as well as last year at the national spirit competition.  

The range in spirits that won awards was vast, encompassing everything from gin and vodka to whisky and liqueurs. From first time winners to seasoned favourites, these are the spirits that have achieved national recognition.