South Island distilleries take home Canadian Whisky Awards

Greater Victoria is a hub for exceptional craft beverages, and while the craft scene may be most commonly associated with beers and ciders, there are also many distilleries across the South Island that are making waves both locally and nationally. 

This was proven at the Canadian Whisky Awards, hosted in Victoria last weekend as a part of the Victoria Whisky Festival, where a number of local distillers took home top prizes and medals against stiff competition from across the country. 

With a focus on locally sourced ingredients and a passion for the craft of whisky production, these are the winning distilleries to keep an eye on.