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Nova Scotia Distilleries Map

Below are individual Nova Scotia Distilleries map regions of the province. While enjoying the natural scenery of the Province you will  also be taken on a Spirited Trip while enjoying local liquors including whiskey, gin, vodka and rum, etc.

The process of making distilled spirits starts off much of the same as making beer. Starting with combining some basic ingredients such as grains, yeast & water. Of course each product’s recipe varies. The grains breakdown and convert the starches to sugars. With the help of the yeast and enzymes the sugar is converted into alcohol. This is where the similarity ends between beer and distilled spirits. Once the yeast and sugar has done their jobs producers off the spent grains. The remaining liquid is pour it into the still. Alcohol’s boiling point is lower than water so it vaporizes first. It is then condensing by cooling the vapor, and collecting the resulting liquid commonly known as alcohol.

Annapolis Valley

Eastern shore & halifax, south shore & yarmouth, northumberland shore & truro, cape breton island, distilleries in the annapolis valley.

As the saying goes, “a rising tide lifts all boats.” The Annapolis Valley distillery has partnered with 12 local farmers and producers for the fruits and coffee in their line of liqueurs. Barrelling Tide Distillery has been lauded with numerous awards, including multiple gold medals at the 2019 Canadian Artisan Spirit Competition.

Barrelling Tide Distillery

Distilleries on the eastern shore & halifax.

Nova Scotia distilleries are consistently raising their collective game to new levels. No longer novelties in the Canadian spirits landscape; they’re carving out a well-defined niche in the spirit and liqueur world. Rhubarb gin, chili pepper vodka—there’s no limit to the growing local innovation.

A number of these distillers are driven by a commitment to producing authentic, locally distilled spirits, many of which make a tireless commitment to use as many Nova Scotia-sourced ingredients as possible. Not only are they winning over local customers, Nova Scotia distilleries are also receiving recognition by national and international critics.

• Authentic Seacoast Distilling Company
• Compass Distillers
• Halifax Distilling Co.

Distilleries on the South Shore & Yarmouth

Their spirits are truly artisanal, having been made with a “field to glass” approach or, perhaps better said, an “orchard to glass” method. Ironworks is made from Annapolis Valley grown apples, representing a growing trend in the global vodka category to use non-traditional base ingredients such as grapes and orchard fruit. They also produce gin, liqueurs and dark rum.

• Ironworks Distilling

Distilleries on the Northumberland Shore & Truro

Nova Scotia spirits reflective of their north-shore landscape. Local distilleries use Canadian rye grown in the dense, dark clay soils found in this part of Nova Scotia. The coolness of climate and soil provides rye that contributes intense, spicy aromas to their whisky, a quality prized by rye whisky aficionados. The Nova Scotian distilleries also have the advantage of using the local hard water, instead of treated water, uniquely Nova Scotian.

• Caldera Distilling
• Coldstream Clear Distilling
• Nova Scotia Spirits Co.
• Steinhart Distillery

Distilleries in Cape Breton Island

In 1989, Glenora Distillery became Nova Scotia’s first artisanal spirit producer, simultaneously earning the exclusive title of North America’s first single malt whisky distillery. Located in Cape Breton, the distillery produces multi-award-winning whiskies including its flagship Glen Breton Rare Single Malt whisky. The distillery is also becoming equally celebrated for its Smuggler’s Cove Rum.

• Glenora Distillery

Featured Nova Scotia Distilleries

Nova Scotia has a centuries’ long tradition of spirit appreciation, having played a vital role in the rum-running (and producing) days of the prohibition era. More recently, Nova Scotia Distilleries are increasingly gaining a reputation for distilling a range of world-class, hand-crafted spirits. Explore more about our region including places to eat & drink or overnight accommodations .

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The spirits of Lunenburg

Ironworks is a micro-distillery located in the old port of Lunenburg on Nova Scotia’s historic South Shore. We take our name from the 1893 heritage building we call home: a marine blacksmith’s shop that once produced ironworks for the shipbuilding trade.

One batch at a time

We craft our spirits with the same love of traditional methods and attention to detail. To see what we’re up to, have a look around our site. Or even better, drop by our distillery shop when you're in the neighbourhood.

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Over the years we've worked tirelessly to make our business more sustainable; to lighten our impact on the land and sea that surround us.

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GINSTITUTE BY THE SEA

GINstitute by the Sea is available on weekends all year long! We are looking forward to welcoming you to Steinhart Distillery for this unique experience where you will learn from Thomas Steinhart, the Master Ginmaker himself. Please reach out to us directly for custom dates, availability, and to book your weekend getaway.

Go behind-the-scenes at award-winning Steinhart Distillery to craft your very own spirits. With ocean views as your backdrop, forage for ingredients and select from an array of spices and citrus to create your unique flavours with the distiller. Savour German-inspired local delicacies, paired with Nova Scotia cocktails, as you perfect your craft. 

THE  EXPERIENCE

Signature Steinhart cocktail featuring award-winning spirits  

Private guided tour: Go behind-the-scenes of the distillery, inspired by 300-year old German family traditions   

Distill your own spirits: Using local ingredients, discover the secrets of distilling and flavouring.  

Perfect your recipe: With the help of your expert distiller, create and bottle a gin or vodka that’s completely your own!  

Enjoy German schnitzel, made on-site using traditional recipes and farm fresh produce.   

2 night stay in ocean view chalet: Stay onsite in one of our ocean view chalets. 

THE SCHEDULE

Each weekend beginning Friday evening expect a big Steinhart welcome, tour the Distillery, and enjoy dinner & cocktails. An open bar is available all weekend for you.

Saturday partake in a hearty breakfast cooked and served by the Master Ginmaker himself, followed by an introduction to the Ginstitute where you will begin to make your spirits with your expert distiller along with some sampling. Enjoy a light lunch of German schnitzel, tour the grounds, and forage for ingredients on-site to include in your personalized gin or vodka recipe. Once finished, have your creations bottled. Dinner and cocktails follow as you overlook one of Nova Scotia’s most iconic vistas.

Sunday items for a locally sourced breakfast will be provided. Then we will say, “auf wiedersehen“, as you take two bottles of your custom spirit home along with the memories of your once in a lifetime experience!

Your Own Chalet:  Two ocean view 2-bedroom chalets with additional living room pullout couch available. Check into your chalet on Friday at 3pm, checkout Sunday at 11am. All meals and cocktails are included during your stay.

Price:  

$600.00 plus hst per person/ shared cottage

$900.00 plus hst per couple/ shared cottage

$1200.00 plus hst per couple/ own cottage

Call directly to book your Ginstitute weekend getaway: 902-863-5530

Cancellations must be made two weeks in advance for full refund.

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$600.00 plus HST per person/ shared cottage

$900.00 plus HST per couple/ shared cottage

$1200.00 plus HST per couple/ own cottage

Cancellation policy: Cancellations must be made two weeks in advance for a full refund.

Glenora Inn & Distillery

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Glenora Distillery became Nova Scotia’s first artisanal producer in 1989 with a single malt whisky. Since that time, and much like the Province’s growing winery and brewery sectors, other distilleries have joined the industry. Following a time-honoured tradition of quality and creativity has resulted in an enticing array of distilled spirits including whiskies, rums, vodkas, gins, as well as cocktails and liqueurs. So start exploring and start enjoying!

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s one of Canada's leading distilleries,

Compass Distillers is paving the way

with sustainable practices and unique specialty spirits.  Generating over 75 reputable awards in just 5 short years, our  mission is to capture the Nova Scotian experience in a bottle while using as many locally-sourced ingredients as possible.

We harvest local grain, unique botanicals and wild plants all year round to produce award-winning spirits and bitters from scratch.  Find our small distillery and artisan cocktail bar in the urban North End of Halifax, Nova Scotia.

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Glenora Inn & Distillery

13727 Highway 19

902-258-2662

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The Glenora Inn and Distillery Resort is situated on a 200 acre site in Glenville, rich in the heritage of its Scottish culture and only a few miles from the ocean and near the highlands of Cape Breton Island.  

Constructed in traditional style with stone walls and post and beam framing, the Glenora Inn is unique and attractive with twenty-two rooms and six chalets of high standing. The picture window view from each room brings the quiet beauty of the Highlands into high focus, emphasizing the Inn’s charm and peaceful setting along MacLellan’s Brook. This quiet corner of Nova Scotia is home to birds, wildlife, fish and all the beauty that nature provides. For the hiker, the whiskey enthusiast and the honeymooner, Glenora is an ideal place to visit. 

Attractions nearby include salmon and trout fishing; horse-back riding; golf; and picnic excursions on a fishing boat. 

Visit our gift shop which features gift items produced by local craft specialists as well as a selection of imported Scottish treasure. Sample our Glenora Distillery product to take home as a distinctive souvenir of Nova Scotia. 

The Glenora Distillery is maintaining the highlands Scot’s tradition of distilling the heartwarming drink “Uisage Beatha” (The Water of Life), and is Canada’s first single malt whisky distillery.  Conducted tours of the distillery are available to visitors, with ample free parking, a picnic area and scenic grounds. Tours operate daily from 9am to 5pm.

Our accommodations include 6 chalets with housekeeping facilities, double, queen and king beds, 4-piece baths and satellite television; 9 rooms with 4-piece baths; Glenora Lodge with 5 guest rooms overlooking a panoramic view of Glenville; and 8 Brookside rooms with all the traditional amenities including satellite TV, air conditioning and Wi-Fi.

Meeting facilities for business meetings, receptions, company functions or private parties are available.  We are also pleased to accommodate sporting parties for outdoor recreational activities.  Visa, MasterCard, Amex and Discover accepted.

Cancellation Policy: Must cancel 7 days prior to day of arrival for refund of a deposit or avoid a credit card charge. For Packages, must cancel 14 days in advance.

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Cheers! Tap into something new on the Nova Scotia Good Cheer Trail, Canada’s first and only winery, brewery, cidery, distillery and meadery trail. Collect stamps by visiting our stunning wine region, trying a craft beer tasting, sampling a cider or taking a distillery tour.

Let the stories behind Nova Scotia’s local experiences inspire you to explore our province — with taste, adventure and passion as your guides. The Good Cheer Trail is crafted by family traditions, compelling history and exciting innovation.

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• 1 Visit a Trail Stop Head over to one of our participating Trail Stop locations .
• 2 Cheers! Take a sip As long as it’s Nova Scotia Craft Beer, Wine, Spirits, Cider or Mead – you’re good!
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We’ve already laid out the groundwork for your perfect day.  Check out the Packages below to see if something we’ve already planned out will work for you.  Or use them as a template to inspire you to create custom arrangements. 

EXPLORE FIVE DISTICTIVE REGIONS

From the valleys to the shores, Nova Scotia is blessed with the such a unique geological arrangement of tasty opportunities.  We can’t pick just one… You Try.

AVON & ANNAPOLIS VALLEY

The south shore, yarmouth & acadian shores, halifax & dartmouth, avon & annapolis valley.

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• SPIRIT OF THE AVON
• AVON IN THE EVENING
• CUSTOM TOURS

Want to try it all? Visit one Winery, One Brewery & One Cider Maker in the Annapolis Valley.

Visit 3-4 Good Cheer trail locations for tastings in the Annapolis Valley / Wolfville area. Includes tastings tours at selected locations based on availability:

1 Winery:   Bent Ridge ,   Saint Famille ,   Lightfoot & Wolfville ,   Mercator ,   Grand Pre ,   Benjamin Bridge ,   Gaspereau ,   Luckett’s ,   Planter’s Ridge ,   Blomidon, L’Acadie , 1365 Church Street , Beausoleil Farmstead , Avondale Sky

1 Brewery:   Meander River Farms & Cider ,   Hilltop Hops ,   Schoolhouse Brewery ,   Bent Nail ,   Horton Ridge ,   Church Brewing ,   Wayfarers Ale House, 

1 Cidery:   Meander River Farms ,   Annapolis Cider Co , Maritime Express Cider Co.   Beausoleil Farmstead 

and/or 1 Distillery : Cherry Tree Distilling , Barrelling Tide Distillery

We have special options available for you to explore the Annapolis during. the Winter Season. Special seasonal options such as snowshoeing in the vines or ice skating can create a unique wintertime adventure.

Visit 3-4 Good Cheer trail locations for tastings in the Annapolis Valley / Wolfville area. Includes tastings, & tours at selected locations based on availability:

1 Winery:   Bent Ridge ,   Lightfoot & Wolfville ,   Benjamin Bridge ,   Planter’s Ridge ,  1365 Church Street

1 Brewery: Hilltop Hops ,   Schoolhouse Brewery ,   Bent Nail ,   Horton Ridge ,   Church Brewing ,   Wayfarers Ale House, 

1 Cidery: Annapolis Cider Co , Maritime Express Cider Co.  

This is a favorite for locals, & a must-do for visitors.

Discover what the upper Annapolis Valley has to offer by visiting the great locations around Windsor.  Venture off the beaten path to discover one-of-a-kind wine, beer, spirits, food & comfort & style close to home. 

Tasting Options are: Schoolhouse Brewery ,  Saint Famille Winery , Bent Ridge winery / Bent Nail Brewing, &/or Cherry Tree Distilling  

Whether this is your first visit or you’ve lived here for years, you’ll see Hants County from a fresh perspective. 

In this package we visit Meander River Farms Brewery , Avondale Sky Winery & Hilltop Hops Brewery for Tastings & Tours as available & also indulge in fresh local food and breathtaking views at the scenic Avon Heritage Society . where you can see the extreme effects of the tides in the Bay of Fundy.

Prefer to sleep in? We offer an evening loop service around the Avon River from 6pm – 10pm.

Our Local hits are based on availability: Schoolhouse Brewing , Bent Ridge Winery , Cherry Tree Distillery , Hilltop Hops Brewing , & The Wine Grunt .  This is the best way to taste your way through the Avon area with no sunglasses needed.

Please contact us for availabilty.

A custom tour can be the perfect way to celebrate special life events.  We make great group arrangements for Bachelor or Bachelorette Parties, Birthdays, Work Functions, or Family unions.  We can take you anywhere in the province & plan our tours specific to what you want to see, do & taste.  The unique is what we are best at & the options are endless.  Explore some of the stand-alone features below, or if you find something else in Nova Scotia you’d like to fit into your ride just let us know and we’ll arrange to make it happen.

DRINK LOCAL:   Meander River Farms   –   Hilltop Hops Brewhouse   –   Avondale Sky Winery   –   Schoolhouse Brewery   –   Bent Ridge Winery   –   Sainte-Famille Winery   –   Luckett Vineyards   –   Horton Ridge Malt House   –   Domaine de Grand Pré   –   Mercator Vineyards   –   Lightfoot & Wolfville Vineyards   –   L’Acadie Vineyards   –   Gaspereau Vineyards   –   Church Brewing Co.   –   Annapolis Cider Co.   –   Benjamin Bridge   –   Noggins Corner Cider   –   Wayfarer’s Alehouse   –   Barrelling Tide Distillery   –   Planter’s Ridge Winery  –   Maritime Express Cider Co.   – Additional local wines & ciders available at some taprooms & dining locations

EAT LOCAL:   Bent Ridge Winery  –  The WineGrunt  –  Schoolhouse Brewing  –  Le Caveau  –  Church Brewing Co.   –  Juniper Food + Wine   –  Troy Restaurant  –  The Noodle Guy  –  Maritime Express Cider Co.  – and many others…

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SOUTH SHORE: LUNENBURG & MAHONE BAY

• CALL OF THE SEA
• CALL OF THE SEA WINTER
• SIP & SOOTHE

Let the sea speak to you while visiting 2-3  Good Cheer Trail  locations on the  South Shore  for Craft Beer and Spirits or Cocktails.  And enjoy a fresh Seafood Lunch and explore the beautiful historic  Lunenburg  waterfront. Seasonal Winery visit option available.

Spirits tasting at   Ironworks Distillery  or   Tipping Point Distillers

Beer Samples at   Saltbox Brewing ,   Tanner & Co. Brewing , Lightship Brewing , or Shipwright Brewing

SEASONAL OPTION: Winery Tour and Wine tasting at   Petite Riviere Vineyards Time permitting: We can take the oldest cable ferry in Canada across the LeHave River.

Fresh Seafood Lunch Options:

Let the Sea speak to you by visiting the South Shore’s Distillers & Craft Brewers, and indulge in a fresh Seafood Lunch in beautiful historical Lunenburg; a UNESCO world heritage site.

Let the sea speak to you while visiting 2-3  Good Cheer Trail  locations on the  South Shore  for Craft Beer and Spirits or Cocktails.  And enjoy a fresh Seafood Lunch and explore the beautiful historic  Lunenburg waterfront. 

Spirits tasting at   Ironworks Distillery

Beer Samples at   Saltbox Brewing ,   Tanner & Co. Brewing ,, FirkinStein Brewing

Grand Banker Bar & Grill ,   The Dockside

Visit a distillery in Chester basin to sample their spirits with a craft cocktail and a guided tour from the distiller, then relax with a glass of wine or beer at a Nordic Spa for three hours. Once you find  we’ll take you to indulge in a fire-inspired dinner paired with wine at Bent Ridge winery. We’ll then take you back home…. for whatever peaceful treatment you have there.

Craft cocktails and a Distillery Tour at Tipping Point Distillery

A glass of wine or a bottle of beer with THREE hours of time to treat yourself at Sensea Nordic Spa .

A wine tasting or glass to go with dinner at Bent Ridge Winery / Bent Nail Brewing

Transportation & Bookings to and from Halifax as well as other areas.

A custom tour can be the perfect way to celebrate special life events. We make great group arrangements for Bachelor or Bachelorette Parties, Birthdays, Work Functions, or Family unions. We can take you anywhere in the province & plan our tours specific to what you want to see, do & taste. The unique is what we are best at & the options are endless. Explore some of the stand-alone features below, or if you find something else in Nova Scotia you’d like to fit into your ride just let us know and we’ll arrange to make it happen.

DRINK LOCAL:   Ironworks Distillery –   Tipping Point Distillers –   Saltbox Brewing –   Tanner & Co. Brewing – Lightship Brewing – Shipwright Brewing – FirkinStien Brewing –   Petite Riviere Vineyards   – Additional local wines & ciders available at some taprooms & dining locations

EAT LOCAL:  Grand Banker Bar & Grill ,  The South Shore Fish Shack ,  The Savvy Sailor Cafe ,  The Dockside ,  The Old Fish Factory – Others coming soon…

ADVENTURE LOCAL: Sightseeing, History Walking Tours, Hiking, Kayaking, Paddle boarding, Fishing, Charter Boat Rides…. Lots of great things are coming soon!

YARMOUTH & ACADIAN SHORES

• LIGHTKEEPER
• LOBSTER BAY LIFE
• TIDES OF WINE

Perfect for the craft beer lover doing a quick afternoon outing in Yarmouth.  We will introduce you to three craft breweries with a chance to sip and savor fresh from the source flavors that you can only find right here on the Southwest tip of the province.

Beer Samples at Heritage Brewing Company

Production Tour and Beer Tasting at Tusket Falls Brewing Company

Beer Tasting Flight, Pint or Glass of Wine at Rudders Brewpub  with optional Nova Scotia Lobster Dinner (I can’t keep up with the Market price, It’s on your own)

Whether this is your first visit or you’ve lived here for years, you’ll see the Yarmouth from a fresh perspective.  Visit local Brewers and indulge in fresh local seafood & wine at one of the most scenic lighthouses on the East Coast. 

Local Sample glasses of Wine or Beer before you at: Climb the Light

Climb the Light at Cape Forchu Lighthouse (1 hr)

Beer samples at Heritage Brewing Company

If you are interested in having a one-of-a-kind local experience, this is a perfect opportunity to feed your adventurous soul.  Sample and survey local breweries, shuck fresh Eel Lake Oysters & see how the Lobster Bay does a beachside lobster boil.     

Freshly shucked Ruisseau Oysters  from Yarmouth’s own   Eel Lake Oyster Farm .

Glass of local beer or wine with a beachside lobster boil at The Argyler Lodge .

This is the ultimate option we can offer from Yarmouth in a dayspan.  We can pick you up and take you to all of the Best local beverage spote on the fundy shore, then introduce you to a bayside celebration of Acadian culture at Beliveau’s cove on fridays!

Beer Samples at Lazy Bear Brewing

Winery Tour and Wine tasting at Bear River Vineyards

Wine and Cider Tasting at Casanova Fine Beverages

Spirits tasting at Still Fired Distillery

Fresh seafood dinner at “ BEAUX VENDREDIS ” wharf side LOBSTER, CLAM AND CRAB SUPPERS at Belliveau’s Cove. **Every Friday from June 28 to August 30 – Outside of these dates there will be a lunch offering at Casanova

The lumber industry has a rich history in Nova Scotia.  Test your connection to our heritage with visits to local breweries & professionally supervised Axe Throwing.

Dependening upon your Pickup location from Yarmouth or Bridgewater the other tasting locastions will change.  But the best part of it is landing in Shelburne, NS where you will find Boxing Rock Brewing & be tought how to axe throw!

DRINK LOCAL:   Heritage Brewing Company  –  Tusket Falls Brewing Company  –  Rudders Brewpub  –  Corberrie Cider Company  –  Lazy Bear Brewing Company  –  Roof Hound Brewing Company  –  Bear River Vineyards  –  Casanova Fine Beverages  –  Still Fired Distillery  –  Annapolis Brewing Company  –  Boxing Rock Brewing  – Additional local wines & ciders available at some taprooms & dining locations

EAT LOCAL:   Rudders Brewpub  –  The Keeper’s Kitchen  @  Cape Forchu Lighthouse  –  The Argyler Lodge   –   Founders House  –  Roof Hound Brewing Company   –   Gaia Global Kitchen   – Others coming soon…

HALIFAX & DARTMOUTH

• HALIFAX MIX
• BIG CITY BREWS
• DISTRICT DISTILLERS

Sample a little bit of everything the city has to offer. Visit one Distillery, One Brewery & One Cider Maker in the Annapolis Valley.

V isit 3-4 Good Cheer trail locations for tastings in the Halifax / Dartmouth area. Includes tastings & tours at selected locations based on availability:

1 Distillery: Compass Distillers , Halifax Distilling Co. , or Coldstream Clear Dartmouth 

1 Cidery: Chainyard Cider , Bulwark Ciderhouse , Sourwood Cider

1 Brewery: 2 Crows Brewing , Tusket Falls Beer Project , Nine Locks Brewing , Propeller Brewing , Good Robot Brewing , North Brewing , New Scotland Brewing , Brightwood Brewery , Upstreet BBQ Brewhouse , Spindrift , Off Track Brewing   

Optional: 1 Additional stop from the list above.

Halifax has a wealth of excellent craft brewers available for you to try, and we can’t wait to show them off.

Visit 3-4 Good Cheer trail breweries for tastings in the Halifax / Dartmouth area. Includes tastings & tours at selected locations based on availability:

Brewery Options: 2 Crows Brewing , Tusket Falls Beer Project , Nine Locks Brewing , Propeller Brewing , Good Robot Brewing , North Brewing , New Scotland Brewing , Brightwood Brewery , Upstreet BBQ Brewhouse , Spindrift , Off Track Brewing   

There are three great options in the Halifax/Dartmouth area that we can offer for you to try. Includes tastings & tours at selected locations based on availability:

A custom tour can be the perfect way to celebrate special life events.  We make great group arrangements for Bachelor’s or Bachelorette Parties, Birthdays, Work Functions, or Family unions.  We can take you anywhere in the province & plan our tours specific to what you want to see, do & taste.  The unique is what we are best at & the options are endless.  Explore some of the stand-alone features below, or if you find something else in Nova Scotia you’d like to fit into your ride just let us know and we’ll arrange to make it happen.

DRINK LOCAL:  North Brewing Company  –  Lake City Cider  –  Brightwood Brewery  –   New Scotland Brewing  –   Good Robot Brewing Co.  –   Chainyard Cider  –   Compass Distillers  –   Sourwood Cider  –  2 Crows Brewing Co.  –   Halifax Distilling Co. – Coldstream Clear Distilling – Bulwark Cider House – Propeller Brewing – Off Track Brewing – North Brewing –   Garrison Brewing Co.   – Additional local wines & ciders available at some taprooms & dining locations

EAT LOCAL: Too many to list…

ADVENTURE LOCAL: Sightseeing, History Walking Tours, Hiking, Kayaking, Paddleboarding, Fishing, Charter Boat Rides…. Lots of great things

DIGBY & ANNAPOLIS ROYAL

• THE ROYAL MIX

This area is rich in scenery, culture which is greatly complimented by the delicious local craft beverage opportunities.

  Visit 3-4 Good Cheer trail locations for tastings in this area. Includes tastings & tours at selected locations based on availability:

Choose From: Still Fired Distillery , Annapolis Brewing Co. , East Coast Cider Co. , Casa Nova Fine Beverages , Bear River Vineyards , Lazy Bear Brewing , Corberrie Cider Co.

BOOK A TOUR

• Ireland (GBP £)
• Isle of Man (GBP £)
• United Kingdom (GBP £)
• United States (USD $)

• Single Malt Whisky
• Whisky Gift Sets
• Personalised Whisky
• Whisky Miniatures
• Glassware & Merchandise
• Global Travel Range
• Master Distiller
• Whisky Making Process
• Campbeltown Festival
• Distillery Tours
• Whisky Tastings

Distillery Shop

• Plan your Visit
• Journey to Campbeltown
• Distillers One of One
• The Sound of Glen Scotia
• Alice Angus

plan your visit

Visit our distillery shop on-site at the visitor centre, where we sell whisky, branded merchandise and locally crafted products.

Why not pop in and buy a dram?

Opening times

We are open Monday to Saturday from 10am to 5pm. Our latest time for shop tastings is 3pm. Festive Opening Hours:

Saturday 23rd - Thursday 28th December - CLOSED

Friday 29th & Saturday 30th December - 10am to 2pm

31st December - 7th January - CLOSED

REOPEN MONDAY 8TH JANUARY - Tours & Tastings resume

*please note we will be closed Saturdays throughout January*

Follow the link below for tips of finding our Campbeltown distillery.

ACCESSIBILITY

Our goal is to ensure that your visit to The Glen Scotia Distillery is both comfortable and enjoyable. Please inform us if there is anything we can offer to accommodate your needs and make your experience with us even more pleasant.

Glen Scotia Distillery

12 High Street, Campbeltown PA28 6DS, Scotland +44 (0) 1586 552 288

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