Maverick Distillery
Maverick Distillery Overview
Founded in 2009 by Craig and Sally Peters, Maverick Distillery is Ontario’s original craft distillery and remains a family-owned business at the forefront of the province’s spirits scene. The Peters family relocated from the east coast to Oakville and, inspired by the community and a vision for Canadian craft spirits, launched Maverick with a bold mission: to make remarkable, handcrafted spirits accessible at a fair price.
Maverick Distillery was the first to be issued a distillery license in Ontario in 20 years, marking a pivotal moment for craft spirits in the province. Innovation and quality are central to Maverick’s philosophy, with a relentless focus on crafting spirits that stand out for their taste and character. The distillery is also recognized as the largest craft distillery by volume in Canada, all while maintaining its independent, family-run roots.
Philosophy and Process
Maverick Distillery is dedicated to reviving the independent spirit of Canadian distilling. The team’s background in marketing and branding has helped them build a strong, recognizable identity, but it’s their commitment to quality and community that truly sets them apart. Hometown support is fundamental to the brand, with Maverick regularly sponsoring regional events, charities, and fundraisers.
Their spirits are crafted using unique techniques and local ingredients whenever possible. For example, their gin features “cold-pressed” wild local juniper and hand-foraged botanicals from the Niagara Escarpment, resulting in a bold, fresh flavor profile that stands out in the category. Their whisky is double-aged in virgin bourbon barrels, offering a depth of flavor that is rare in Canadian whisky.
Awards and Recognition
- TAG No.5 Vodka: Best-selling craft vodka in Ontario, with over 1,000,000 bottles sold
- Barnburner Whisky: Released to favorable reviews and now available in 300 LCBO stores
- Ginslinger Gin: Noted for its bold, fresh juniper taste and innovative cold-pressing technique
Maverick Distillery Spirits
Below you'll find a small sample of the gin, whisky, vodka, hand-crafted cocktails, and RTD seltzers and sodas that are produced at Maverick Distillery. Visit the online store to see the full spirit line-up. Enjoy convenient home delivery, or pick up your spirits at the distillery.
Barnburner Whisky
This small-batch whisky is double-aged from a blend of corn and rye whiskies, and aged in bourbon barrels to produce a very approachable whisky with notes of vanilla, caramel, rye, bourbon, apple and pear, with a touch of smoke.
ABV: 41.6%
Size: 375 ml, 750 ml, 1140 ml
Awards: GOLD MEDAL - Canadian Whisky Awards
AVAILABLE IN LCBO
Ginslinger Gin
Bold flavours of fresh juniper dominate this gin made with wild local juniper, and botanicals hand-foraged from the Niagara Escarpment region.
ABV: 46%
Size: 375ml, 750ml, 1140ml
Available in the LCBO
Tag No. 5 Vodka
Tag No. 5 Vodka is made with sweet corn, distilled 5 times, and then filtered for 5 days to create a vodka with an extraordinary smooth texture, notes of lemon zest, caramel, and black licorice, followed by a clean finish.
ABV: 40%
Sizes: 50ml, 375ml, 750ml, 1140ml, 1750ml
Available in the LCBO
TAG Double Espresso Vodka
Take Tag No. 5 Vodka and blend with Arabica coffee beans to create this smooth vodka that makes a great espresso martini.
ABV: 35%
Size: 750ml
Available in the LCBO
Espresso Martini - House Cocktail
Enjoy the convenience of this pre-mixed Expresso Martini, expertly crafted with Maverick Distillery vodka, and coffee from Back Road Roasters to create this perfectly balanced cocktail with a rich coffee flavour and notes of chocolate.
ABV: 20%
Sizes: 100ml, 375ml, 750ml, 1140ml
Old Fashioned - House Cocktail
This classic cocktail is hand-crafted by the experts at Maverick Distillery to create this bar-quality cocktail made with Barnburner whisky, maple syrup, and house bitters.
ABV: 35.5%
Size: 100ml, 375ml, 750ml, 1140ml
Whisky Sour - House Cocktail
A bar-quality cocktail, hand crafted in small batches with Barnburner whisky, lemon juice, and organic sugar.
ABV: 20%
Sizes: 100ml, 375ml, 750ml, 1140ml
Mojito - House Cocktail
Enjoy the convenience of this hand made mojito made from rum, freshly muddled mint, cane syrup and lime. Just pour over ice and garnish with a fresh lime sprig. Your mojito has never been easier, or more delicious.
ABV: 10%
Sizes: 250ml (single, 24 pack), 20L Keg
Tag Vodka Soda - Blueberry Lemon
Made with Tag vodka, real blueberry and lemon juice, with the added sweetness of organic cane sugar.
ABV: 6%
Sizes: 473 ml (single, 4-pack, 8-pack, 24-pack)
Tag Vodka Seltzer - Wild Cherry with Yuzu
Tag vodka blended with cherry juice and Yuzu.
ABV: 4.5%
Sizes: 355ml (single, 4 pack, 8 pack, 24 pack)
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