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Spirit in Niagara Small Batch Distillers

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Spirit in Niagara Small Batch Distillers Overview

Spirit in Niagara is a multi-award winning small batch craft spirits distiller founded by Arnie Lepp in Niagara-on-the-Lake. Arnie's family has deep roots in the Niagara area where they've been farming for 4 generations.

Arnie farms more than 200 acres of grapes, pears, peaches, plums, and cherries for sale locally. A natural by-product of farming is unavoidable of food waste, up to 10%. This wasted food was the inspiration for founding Spirit in Niagara Small Batch Distillers. This otherwise wasted produce is used to craft exceptional eau-de-vie, gin, and vodka.

In addition to grain based spirits, Spirit in Niagara turns thousands of tonnes of fruit from their own farm, as well as other local Niagara farmers, into fine quality spirits that are unique in being distilled from fruit instead of grain or potatoes.

Spirit in Niagara Products

Spirit in Niagara produces Canadian Whisky, including a Bourbon style Canadian whisky made from a high corn mash bill, and aged in new oak casks.

Fruit based spirits include vermouth, gin, vodka, and a series of eau-de-vie:

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

The Distillery Experience

The distillery houses a retail store, hospitality area, restaurant, and the entire distillery operation on-site.

All spirits are produced in-house in the 500 gallon copper pot still, 2 14' continuous copper stills, and other on-site equipment in their 4,500' production area.

The distillery was built from an old fruit packing barn that was dismantled, and moved from the farm to its current location. Wood from the barn was used in the construction of the new hospitality areas to create an historic, charming retail space.

Massive hand-cut beams put back together and used in the retail space. Floor boards and old barn wall boards were used for wainscotting. Floor joists were used to create new ceiling beams, and other smaller support beams were used to create fireplace mantels.

The end result feels like a 19th century Queenston home.

Tours and Tastings

There are a number of tour and tasting experiences available including a spirit tasting and a cocktail flight.

Private tours are available.

Dining

Open for lunch and dinner, Spirit in Niagara offers a multi-course fine dining experience. Many of the dishes incorporate the distillery's own spirits into the recipe. They also serve a 4, 6 or 8-course Tasting Experience Menu (by reservation only).

Event Space

The distillery is available to host your wedding or other private event. Live music and DJs are available, private tours, cocktail making classes, and more. Catering and custom beverage packages are available.

Dinning Room

The dining room can be arranged for a private event or wedding of up to 120 people.

Patio

The dining room opens onto the Travertine patio to enable larger groups up to 200 people.

Barrel Room

The barrel room is a unique, cozy space, lined with spirit barrels that can accommodate up to 30 guests.

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Spirit in Niagara Small Batch Distillers Spirits

Below you'll find a small sample of the eau de vie, gin, and vodka, that are produced at Spirit in Niagara Small Batch Distillers. Visit their online store to see the full spirit line-up. Enjoy convenient home delivery, or pick up your spirits at the distillery.

Ample Apricot Eau de Vie

Ample Apricot Eau de Vie

A pot-distilled eau de vie made with ripe Niagara apricots.

Appearance: Clear

Nose: Light and clean with notes of apricots and almonds

Palate: Off-dry with a smooth light intensity. Apricot forward with notes of almonds.

ABV: 40%

Size: 750ml

Blue Plum Eau de Vie from Spirit in Niagara Small Batch Distillers.

Blue Plum Eau de Vie

A pot-distilled eau de vie made with the ripest Niagara blue plums.

Appearance: Clear

Nose: Light aroma of blue plums

Palate: Soft and dry with the light sweetness of blue plums followed by a crisp finish

ABV: 40%

Size: 750ml

Canadian Brrrbon from Spirit in Niagara Small Batch Distillers.

Canadian Brrrbon

A delicious Canadian take on American Bourbon. This Canadian whisky is crafted from a mash bill of 77% corn, 13% wheat, and 6% barley, then aged for 3 years in virgin oak casks from Kentucky.

Appearance: Golden brown

Nose: Butterscotch, caramel, candied fruit and toasted oak

Palate: Medium bodied with the taste of luscious vanilla, caramel, pear, and honey followed by a smooth dry finish

ABV: 40%

Size: 750ml

Juiced up Gin

Juiced up Gin

A multi-award winning gin made with ripe Niagara fruit. This is a traditional London Dry gin with notes of juniper, citrus, and coriander.

Appearance: Clear

Nose: Clean and light with notes of juniper and plums

Palate: Soft and dry with a smooth light intensity and notes of juniper and plum

ABV: 40%

Size: 750ml, 1.14L

Juicy Peach Eau de Vie

Juicy Peach Eau de Vie

An award-winning pot-distilled eau de vie made from ripe Niagara peaches.

Appearance: Clear

Nose: Clean with a light peach and floral aroma

Palate: Off-dry with a smooth light intensity. Peach with floral and vegetal notes and a short, sharp finish.

ABV: 40%

Size: 750ml

Pleasure Me Plumoncello

Pleasure Me Plumoncello

An award winning 'Plumoncello' made from ripe Niagara plums.

Appearance: Medium gold

Nose: Light with a medium intensity. Floral notes with candied fruit, citrus, and coriander.

Palate: Mouth watering, medium bodied with sweet and tart flavours of candied fruit and lemon

ABV: 28%

Size: 750ml

Plump Nectarine Eau de Vie

Plump Nectarine Eau de Vie

A pot-distilled eau de vie made from ripe Niagara nectarines.

Appearance: Clear

Nose: Light aroma of nectarines

Palate: Off-dry with a light intensity. Flavour of nectarines followed by a crisp, short finish.

ABV: 40%

Size: 750ml

Sweet Pear Eau de Vie

Sweet Pear Eau de Vie

A pot-distilled eau de vie made from ripe Niagara pears.

Appearance: Clear

Nose: Light aroma of pears

Palate: Sweet, off-dry with the smooth light intensity of pears, followed by a short finish.

ABV: 40%

Size: 750ml

Juiced Up Vodka

Juiced Up Vodka

A multi-award winning vodka made from ripe Niagara fruit.

Appearance: Clear

Nose: Clean, neutral to light, with aromas of rose blossoms and peach

Palate: Off-dry with a smooth, light intensity, and a hint of peach, followed by a crisp, short finish

ABV: 40%

Size: 750ml

Yellow Plum Eau de Vie from Spirit in Niagara Small Batch Distillers.

Yellow Plum Eau de Vie

A pot-distilled eau de vie made with ripe Niagara yellow plums.

Appearance: Clear

Nose: Light aroma of yellow plums

Palate: Soft and dry with the light sweetness of yellow plums followed by a crisp finish

ABV: 40%

Size: 750ml

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Spirit in Niagara Small Batch Distillers

Spirit in Niagara Small Batch Distillers

458 Lakeshore Road, Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON L0S 1J0