Spirit in Niagara Small Batch Distillers

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.