
Spirit in Niagara Small Batch Distillers
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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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