Calgary Distilleries & Cideries
For my non-beer drinker friends
There are SO many options for distilleries around the city! These are great to include as part of a crawl or to stop at on their own. Make sure you check their hours ahead of time because some of them are weird. (Also some have food and some don't, so you may need to eat ahead!).
My current faves from this list are:
- Starr Distilling
- Romero
- Burwood
Me... handing you a drink
9 Calgary Distilleries
1) Starr Distilling
2) Confluence Distillery
2) Confluence Distillery
Starr Distilling can be found in an elective space in the NE. This distillery has excellent drinks and is most well known for their Summer Love vodka. They currently have a restaurant pop-up serving Thai food from Thai Siam.
2) Confluence Distillery
2) Confluence Distillery
2) Confluence Distillery
Confluence is easy to find as it's right in the Barley Belt. It's worth a stop as they have a good variety of delicious cocktails that are expertly made. They also sell carbonated canned cocktails which are amazing. Stop by on a weekday for one of their movie nights!
3) Two Rivers Distillery
2) Confluence Distillery
3) Two Rivers Distillery
Two Rivers Distillery is known for their award winning and creative vodka's and gins. Their Hibiscus Gin is one of the most popular but my favorite is the Jalapeno Vodka. You can also find absinthe, coffee liquor, Rhubarb Gin and Dill Pickle Vodka!
4) Romero Distilling
2) Confluence Distillery
3) Two Rivers Distillery
Romero is known for their excellent rum and for their connection to Bret "The Hitman" Hart! Did you know they also hold the Guiness world record for the world's largest Cuba Libre (rum & coke)!
5) Last Best Brewing & Distilling
5) Last Best Brewing & Distilling
5) Last Best Brewing & Distilling
Unlike the others on this list, I'd say Last Best is first a restaurant, second a brewery, and lastly a distillery. So you won't get distillery vibes from their location. I believe, they only distil gin but according to their website they also sell canned carbonated cocktails.
6) Bridgeland Distillery
5) Last Best Brewing & Distilling
5) Last Best Brewing & Distilling
I have not yet made it to Bridgeland distillery. :( It's on my list as they have a really interesting collection of unique things not distilled elsewhere in the city e.g. grappolo, brandy, amaro and limoncello. They also have bottled pre-made cocktail mixes that look delightful, like Old Fashioned and Manhattan.
7) Burwood Distillery
5) Last Best Brewing & Distilling
8) Skunkworks Distillery
Burwood Distillery is now in the Currie Barracks at an innovative spot called Veranda. There's a bar if you want Burwood Spirits and a taproom if you want Vacaay brewed beer. They also have a full menu with pizza, pastas, salads and even seafood.
8) Skunkworks Distillery
8) Skunkworks Distillery
8) Skunkworks Distillery
Skunkworks Distillery is quite literally hidden away and that's probably why you haven't been to this gem yet. I went for one of their music bingo nights and had a fantastic time. The cocktails are top notch and their mule was on special for only $5??! Heck ya. Don't skip this gem.
9) True Wild Distilling
8) Skunkworks Distillery
9) True Wild Distilling
This new distillery just opened in a historic 1911 power substation. What a great idea to remodel to make it the perfectly unique spot to hangout with a premium cocktail. I heard they have "build your own martini's" and a wicked cheeseburger.
Calgary Cideries
Cider-lovers rejoice!
Calgary is currently home to 2 wonderful little cideries.
Uncommon Cider
Uncommon Cidery can be found in the midst of the Barley Belt, so if you need a break from beer definitely stop by. This place is small and cute and has bright pink décor. The best part about Uncommon are their cider slurpees in the summer time! SO GOOD!
SunnyCider
I've been to SunnyCider a number of times. They have lots of ciders to try in a welcoming space! You can also order a cocktail, mead, or wine here.