Name: Macaloney’s Island Distillery
Products: Whisky
Manufactured In: Victoria, BC
Where to Buy: Online, retail stores across BC, Alberta, Quebec, and some select locations in Ontario
Website: macaloneydistillers.com
Canadian Owned: Yes
Macaloney’s Island Distillery is the most-awarded craft distillery on Vancouver Island. It was founded by Graeme Macaloney, a Scottish man who fell in love with the process of making and bottling whisky. When he came to Canada, he brought his passion with him. Now, the company makes a range of whiskies and brews (as the distillery also makes Twa Dogs craft beer). It’s won more awards than any other distillery in the area, making it a local (and Canadian) favourite.
This distillery makes traditional whisky. They come in a variety of flavours, including young whisky, single-malt casks, triple-distilled, and a selection of core whiskies that will please any Canadian with a discerning palate.