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Introduction edit

Monashee Spirits Distillery (pronounced "Moe-nuh-shee", with the stress on the first syllable; the name is inspired by the Monashee Mountains Range surrounding the community its nestled in, meaning "mountain of peace" in Gaelic) is a craft distillery located in Revelstoke, British Columbia, Canada, known for producing artisanal spirits.

The distillery is owned by Josh McLafferty and has made a significant mark in the craft spirits industry since its inception in 2016. Monashee Spirits is renowned for its Ethos Gin, which won the Best in Class Gin at the Canadian Artisan Spirit Competition in 2019[1] along with winning the Canadian Artisan Spirit of Canada Award the same year. The distillery emphasizes using locally sourced and organic ingredients, particularly certified organic triticale from Fieldstone Organics in Armstrong, BC Canada.

History edit

Monashee Spirits Distillery sources its water from Greeley Creek[2], a pristine natural water source renowned for its purity and contribution to the distillery's unique spirit profiles. The grains used in production are exclusively 100% British Columbia grown, with triticale sourced from Fieldstone Organics and malted barley from Gambrinus Malt House, both located in Armstrong BC Canada and emphasizing the distillery's commitment to local agriculture and quality.

The distillation process at Monashee Spirits is carried out using a variety of stills: a 2000L stripping still, a 600L hybrid column still, and a 200L gin still, which are instrumental in crafting their distinct spirits. This setup allows for a versatile range of products, each with its own unique character.

Monashee Spirits Distillery employs a diverse array of cask styles for aging their spirits, including new American oak, Canadian oak, as well as previously used bourbon, rye, sherry, and rum casks. This variety in cask usage imparts a wide range of flavours and complexities to their spirits, setting them apart in the craft distillery scene.

All aspects of production - fermenting, distilling, bottling, and aging - are carried out on-site at their sole location. This hands-on approach ensures that every bottle of Monashee Spirits embodies the essence and high standards of the distillery, reflecting their dedication to crafting exceptional spirits. The integration of all these processes at one location not only highlights their commitment to quality but also demonstrates their role as a prominent player in the craft distilling industry in Canada.

Products[3] edit

  • Vodka: Made from Triticale and malted barley.
  • Ethos Gin: A New Western Dry Gin with 16 botanicals, including locally sourced ingredients
  • Vulcan's Fire: A apple cinnamon whisky liqueur.
  • Big Mountain Creamer: An Irish cream whisky liqueur.
  • Triticale Whisky: Our flapship whisky made from Triticale.

Awards and Recognition edit

YEAR PRODUCT MEDAL HONOURS CLASS AWARD BODY
2019 Ethos Gin Gold Best in Class Gin Canadian Artisan Distillers[1]
2019 Ethos Gin Gold Aged Gin Canadian Artisan Distillers[1]
2019 Vodka Gold Vodka Canadian Artisan Distillers[1]
2019 Triticale Whisky Silver Young Whisky Canadian Artisan Distillers[1]
2019 Bear Aware Brandy Bronze Brandy or Eau de Vie Canadian Artisan Distillers[1]
2019 Vulcans Fire Bronze Liqueur Canadian Artisan Distillers[1]
2020 Ethos Gin Gold Distinction

Excellence in Terroir

Gin - Contemporary Canadian Artisan Distillers[4]
2020 Garlic Vodka Gold Best in Class Infused Vodka Canadian Artisan Distillers[4]
2020 Triticale Whisky Gold Distinction Young Whisky Canadian Artisan Distillers[4]
2020 Single Malt Whisky Gold Young Whisky Canadian Artisan Distillers[4]
2020 Barrel Aged House Aromatic Bitters Gold Best in Class Bitters Canadian Artisan Distillers[4]
2020 Stokemiester Silver Liqueur Canadian Artisan Distillers[4]
2020 Vodka Silver Vodka - Contemporary Canadian Artisan Distillers[4]
2020 Vulcans Fire Bronze Distinction Liqueur Canadian Artisan Distillers[4]
2021 Ethos Gin Gold Distinction

Excellence in Terroir

Gin - Contemporary Canadian Artisan Distillers[5]
2021 Vodka Gold Distinction Vodka - Contemporary Canadian Artisan Distillers[5]
2021 Barrel Aged House Aromatic Bitters Gold Distinction Bitters Canadian Artisan Distillers[5]
2021 Triticale Whisky Gold Whisky - Single Grain Canadian Artisan Distillers[5]
2021 Strawberry Rhubarb Gin Silver Gin - Flavoured Canadian Artisan Distillers[5]
2021 Vulcans Fire Bronze Distinction Liqueur Canadian Artisan Distillers[5]
2022 Canada's 100 Best Bars 42 Place Bars Canada's 100 Best [6]
2022 Revy Rum Gold Best in Class Rum Alternative Canadian Artisan Distillers[7]
2022 Ethos Gin Gold Distinction

Excellence in Terroir

Gin - Contemporary Canadian Artisan Distillers[7]
2022 Triticale Whisky Gold Distinction Whisky - Single Grain Canadian Artisan Distillers[7]
2022 Single Mat Whisky Gold Whisky - Single Malt Canadian Artisan Distillers[7]
2022 Vodka Silver Vokda - Contemporary Canadian Artisan Distillers[7]
2023 Triticale Whisky Gold Best in Class

Excellence in Terroir

Whisky - Single Grain Canadian Artisan Distillers[8]
2023 Days of Darkness Whisky Gold Merit in Terroir Whisky - Single Grain Canadian Artisan Distillers[8]
2023 Fathers Share Gold Excellence in Terroir Whisky - Single Malt Canadian Artisan Distillers[8]
2023 Suze Amaro Gold Amaro or Vermouth Canadian Artisan Distillers[8]
2023 Peats Ethos Silver Whisky - Single Grain Canadian Artisan Distillers[8]




References edit

[1] https://artisandistillers.ca/2019-results

[4] https://artisandistillers.ca/2020-results

[5] https://artisandistillers.ca/2021-results

[6] https://canadas100best.com/monashee-spirits-craft-distillery-2022/

[7] https://artisandistillers.ca/2022-results

[8] https://artisandistillers.ca/2023-results

[2] https://revelstoke.ca/114/Water

[3] https://monasheespirits.com/collections/all

  1. ^ a b c d e f g h "2019 Results". Artisan Distillers Canada. Retrieved 2023-12-01.
  2. ^ a b "Water | Revelstoke, BC - Official Website". revelstoke.ca. Retrieved 2023-12-01.
  3. ^ a b "Products". Monashee Spirits Craft Distillery. Retrieved 2023-12-01.
  4. ^ a b c d e f g h i "2020 Results". Artisan Distillers Canada. Retrieved 2023-12-01.
  5. ^ a b c d e f g "2021 Results". Artisan Distillers Canada. Retrieved 2023-12-01.
  6. ^ a b Nikipierowicz, Stan (2022-09-13). "Canada's 100 Best Restaurants, Bars and Chefs. - Monashee Spirits Craft Distillery". Canada’s 100 Best Restaurants, Bars and Chefs. Retrieved 2023-12-01.
  7. ^ a b c d e f "2022 Results". Artisan Distillers Canada. Retrieved 2023-12-01.
  8. ^ a b c d e f "2023 Results". Artisan Distillers Canada. Retrieved 2023-12-01.
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