The Barley Merchant, is proud to offer an extensive selection of award winning BC whiskies from around the province. These whiskies are produced and fermented in small batches onsite at BC distilleries using 100% BC agriculture products without additives, preservatives or artificial flavours. The diversity of style and flavours continues to evolve as the experience of the master distillers crafting these fine whiskies grows with time.
Enjoy them on their own, in a flight, on the rocks, or in an old fashioned!
Okanagan Spirits "BRBN" / Mainland "Kazoo" / Liberty "Southern Cask Strength"
24.75
Family owned and operated since 2007, DEVINE is a certified craft distillery in Saanich producing award winning small batch spirits. Blending innovative thinking with time honoured tradition, they strive to showcase the local terroir through the incredible ingredients grown within their community.
A refined 5-grain whisky built on the unmistakable flavour characteristics captured in our beloved flagship Ancient Grains 'Young' Whisky. Distilled from BC grown barley, spelt, emmer, khorasan, and einkorn - the ancestors of all modern grains - and matured in new American oak casks for at least 3 years. When tasting, you can expect subtle notes of golden raisins, macadamia nuts combined with spicy notes of clove, allspice and light char. - 45%
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Breaking down their award winning 5 grains ancient grain whisky above into its component parts. Einkorn grain has a storied past that dates back thousands of years. Sweet aromas of caramel and sponge toffee with warm notes of freshly harvested barley and crisp, dried leaves from the fields and forest below. - 45%
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Made from the finest barley grown and malted just minutes from their distillery on the Saanich Peninsula aged 3 years in once-used bourbon barrels. Notes of citrus and ripe pear give way to vanilla, cinnamon and clove, then a lingering malty finish and a whiff of sea air.- 45%
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Not a whisky but a delicious sipping spirit - A labour of love, 5 years in the making using the solera method. Harvest Moon honours devine’s legacy as a vineyard and winery.
Saanich Peninsula grapes are processed, and fermented into wine before a ‘low and slow’ double copper pot distillation. Enjoy delicate florals and a gentle sweetness of fresh citrus zest, with a touch of anise - created in partnership with renowned barman Shawn Soole - 42%
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Located on Vancouver's iconic Granville Island, Liberty Distilling opened in 2010. Authenticity, quality and heritage are the heart of their philosophy. They pay homage to old traditions, by fermenting and distilling onsite following exact recipes. They perfect each batch by meticulously controlling every step from the fermentation of selected organic grains to the triple distillation process in their handmade copper stills
a mash bill of 100% organic corn grown in Spallumcheen, BC. triple-distilled in a copper pot still and then transferred to newly charred Oak barrels for 7.5 years. notes of grilled ripe peach, alongside caramel and vanilla. it is intense and well-balanced with spice, honey, and subtle sweet toffee, nougat, & molasses. - 62.5%
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made with 100% organic hull-less unmalted barley grown in Armstrong, bc. rested nearly 4 years in white burgundy barrels.
Aromas of butterscotch, cacao bean and caramel punctuate the nose. The finish has a soft, yet dignified white chocolate character and marzipan that lingers on the palate. - 42%
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made with 100% organic hull-less unmalted barley For 8 years, it rested in mature French Oak Bordeaux barrels to gain character, complexity and colour. aromas of brown sugar, almonds and spice present with a hint of toffee. The finish is rich and full with cocoa, marzipan and raisin character - 42%
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Traditionally made award winning single malt whiskies combine the finest Canadian barley together with the traditional craft of Scotland’s finest whisky makers, distilled to perfection in hand-hammered Forsyth’s copper pot stills. Macaloney Distillers opened in 2016 in Victoria.
Distilled using local barley peat-smoked at the distillery with Washington State peat, then matured in a single carefully selected Portuguese red wine barrique The nose reveals leathery peat smoke, tobacco and lemongrass. transitioning into dried figs, black pepper and toffee fudge with red liquorice. Enjoy at full barrel strength 57%
flight 0.75oz - 14 ... 1oz - 18.5 ... 2oz - 35
Distilled using local barley peat-smoked at the distillery with Washington State peat, then matured in a single carefully selected Portuguese red wine barrique then boiled with island harvested sugar kelp. The nose reveals sweet peat smoke, with rose pedals and crème brûlée all followed by velvety palate of clove and bramble jam that lead to a wet coastal forest.. 46%
flight 0.75oz - 11.25 ... 1oz - 15 ... 2oz - 28
Mainland Whisky is a distillery located in Surrey, B.C. Guided by early moonshine practices and boundless creativity; their small-batch whisky is made in a hybrid reflux still with organic corn and malted barley.
Aged in an electric box, wired with time-altering devices (heat, pressure, and recoopered dismantled wine barrels.) This whisky is aged in 1/1000th of the time. On the nose, you'll experience butterscotch, brown sugar, worn leather. On the palate, caramel, roasted marshmallow, grapefruit, tobacco and a long vanilla forward finish. - 44%
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BC's FIRST sour mash whisky. Extracting mysticism from the barrel, the sour mash illuminates our whisky with a sweeter, punchier flavour profile. Legend has it, this twist borrowed a trick from sourdough bread. Adding acidity is like tuning a vintage autoharp, or playing acid jazz - adjusting the PH levels for a transformative taste. - 50%%
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This single barrel canadian whisky made from 80% BC corn and 20% BC barley was aged in recoopered okanagan wine barrels that we charred in house at the distillery. On the nose you can expect notes of ripe cherries, warm caramel, marzipan, toasted oak and butter. On the palette it will hit you with spiced apples, vanilla, roasted almond and white pepper followed by a finish with highlights of honey and more vanilla and cherries. - 43.7%
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Up amid the Monashee Mountains, in the town of Revelstoke BC, lives a small family run distillery and cocktail bar with a passion for quality and community. they distill all their spirits by hand using local ingredients, sustainable methods, and pure mountain spring water to bring a taste of the mountains to those that imbibe, wherever they are in the world. their focus is on their small little community, collaboration, and sustainability in their craft.
Crafted with triticale grain, a cross between wheat and rye, sourced just 58 miles from the distillery, this whisky pays homage to its Scottish roots, where triticale originated in the 1800s. sweet caramels and spiced complexity kick it off with notes of peppercorns, cherry jam, apricot and hints of coconut that linger and dance on the palate.- 45%
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Moon Under Water is a small brewery, distillery & pub in Victoria, BC. that specializes in German lagers, wheat, and sour beers, and most recently spirits including their new whiskies. owner & brewmaster Clay potter earned a Master’s Degree at the prestigious Heriot-Watt International Centre for Brewing and Distilling in Scotland.
From the single malt infusion series, this 3 year old small batch whisky was aged on sustainably sourced Columbian cacao nibs .
The result is rich and dark chocolatey notes, but not too sweet. - 40%
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this 3 year old small batch whisky was aged on dark, sweet cherries resulting in a full and vibrant flavour profile that conjures up notes of cherry cobbler, with a subtle nutty almond finish. a boozy treat to cap off your night- 40%
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this 3 year old small batch whisky was cold extracted in sumatran coffee beans in partnership with Esquimalt roasting company. Finished with notes of fresh brewed coffee, strawberry and vanilla - 40%
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The name ‘Odd Society’ reflects their interest to use their spirits and distillery in vancouver as a way to bring together a diverse collection of creative and unique people. A home where everyone can feel comfortable revealing their inner oddness. Odd Society is dedicated to combining Old World distilling traditions with New World ingredients and ingenuity to create a family of spirits including whiskey, vodka and gin.
This refined spirit is distilled with 100% BC grown, malted barley. To that, it owes its distinctive peppery-sweetness, along with its dark fruit and tobacco notes. This single malt is unyieldingly confident and proudly declares: welcome to the New World - 40%
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A combination of single malt whisky aged in ex-maple syrup barrels and single malt whisky that was made with maple wood smoked malt aged in ex-bourbon barrels.
this multi-award winning whisky is a slightly sweet, slightly smoky, wonderfully balanced sipping whisky. 46%
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Prospector is 100% Northern BC rye, transformed into liquid, steam, and back again. It is then coaxed into new, heavily charred American White Oak barrels. With a heady nose of brown sugar, dried prune, vanilla and oak, this full-bodied rye melts on the tongue into light spice and stone fruit notes, leaving with a crisp, dry finish like crackling leaves - 46%
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Odd Society’s 10th Year Anniversary Celebration Whisky Boneyard is a testament to their whisky heritage. With an “Odd” nod to the Solera method, they collected a litre or so from every bottling session since they began releasing whisky in 2016, and have been saving it in two special casks. These casks became known as the boneyard. Rye, single malt, maple whisky, peated malt, and smoked malt were all married together in the boneyard barrels. - 46%
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Okanagan Spirits Craft Distillery is Western Canada’s original craft distillery, dating back to 2004. The distillery sprung from the idea of using 100% locally grown fruits and grains to make premium, world-class spirits just a tractor-ride away from the orchards and fields where the base ingredients were grown. BC’s original farm-to-flask distillery now offers a selection of more than 30 internationally awarded spirits.
BC’s first Bourbon-style Corn Whisky, BRBN is made with corn grain grown just west of their Vernon Flagship distillery, and is milled onsite before being fermented and distilled in their state-of-the-art copper pot flavour stills. Aged in white American medium charred oak casks that impart subtle layers of caramel and vanilla while also giving the whisky its deep rich auburn colour. - 40%
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Aged for 5 years in custom deeply toasted virgin use white-oak casks, this triple gold medal single-malt whisky is double-wood finished in freshly emptied Quails' Gate Winery fortified-foch barrels. This elegantly smooth world-class whisky exudes layer upon layer of sticky toffee pudding, toasted oak, vanilla and plum with more delicate notes of winter spice and candied raisins - 42%
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This is the big brother to the award winning Fortified Foch Finish from above but bottled at full strength straight from the barrel. Imagine similar flavours but ramped up with a warmer, boozier sensation as it rolls across you palate with an intensity that isn't for the meek. 56%
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A wonderful collaboration whisky by two Okanagan iconic cask presentations! Aged 4 years in custom white-oak casks, our BRBN is then emptied from those barrels and filled into Martin’s Lane newly emptied pinot noir wine barrels for the final 6 months. subtle notes of currants and stone fruit, and just a hint of white pepper on the finish. it won Gold & Excellence in Terroir at the Canadian Artisan Spirits Awards 2023 - 40%
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This expression highlights the magic of a beautifully brewed Saison-Style Farmhouse Ale, distilled to whisky, and then after 8 years of aging in custom toasted and charred white oak casks this beautiful whisky was filtered through newly emptied and charcoaled Okanagan Spirits Apricot Brandy casks. notes of candied apricot and citrus petals on the nose, followed by caramel, vanilla, and toasted oak - 45.5%
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Opening in 2017, this charming family owned micro distillery is located not too far from the barley merchant here in north langley. The distillery is inspired by their agricultural roots and a passion to craft uniquely distilled spirits from quality products that they lovingly grow on their farm land. offering several “seed-to-sip” spirits includes vodka, whiskey, gin, absinthe and liqueurs that can be enjoyed on their own or in your favourite craft cocktails and mixed drinks.
Tribute to the cowboy’s legacy, this well balanced, ex bourbon barrel aged blended whisky is made with locally picked crab apples and barley grown on the farm at roots & wings.
enjoy a smooth, sweet tang of ripe crab apples that marries well with the cereal notes of the oats. - 49%
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Named for it's distiller, this whisky offers a complex profile, blending notes of caramel, vanilla and dried fruit with an unmistakable earthy essence that hangs on the finish. Created with a winter rye grown in northern BC and freshly smoked peat from north langley's glen valley.
flight 0.75oz - 10.75... 1oz - 14.5... 2oz - 26
Located in Campbell River on Vancouver Island, Shelter Point is proud to craft some of the highest-quality single malt and single grain whiskies in North America. Situated along the oceanside and surrounded by 380 acres of farmland, their selection of uniquely Canadian premium whiskies are made with traditional methods that allow our Vancouver Island coastal terroir to shine.
This whisky shows a balanced marriage of fruits, caramel, barley, baking spices, honey, seaside whiff, hints of wine, smoke and the sweet leathery mouthfeel of a high-quality single malt 46%
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This cask strength expression of our Classic Single Malt Whisky allows you to experience our award winning whisky as it comes from the barrel. The whisky shows a balanced marriage of fruits, caramel, barley, baking spices, honey, seaside whiff, hints of wine, smoke and the sweet leathery mouthfeel of a high-quality single malt - 58.4%
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Distilled in traditional pot stills with glacier fed aquifer water, Ripple Rock explodes with aromas of vanilla spice and oak on the nose, and flavours of caramel with raisins, barbecue, pepper and clove on the palate and a balanced finish of toffee and chocolate - 46%
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Experience campfire, cigar smoke and oak on the nose. Chocolate, fruit, and toffee on the palette, finishing in a delicious combination of crème brulée and salty graham cracker - 55%
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named for the blacktail deer that roam the property in campbell river, this is a classic canadian rye whisky made with bc harvested rye showcasing aroma notes of stewed peaches with a hint of ginger, then on the palate you’ll enjoy vanilla with strawberries & cream and a long finish of warm chocolate with a hint of peppery spices - 46%
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Sons of Vancouver is a small, award winning distillery on Vancouver's North Shore. It was born out of a young, foolhardy desire to follow passions & contribute to a growing community of independent distillers. Best known for No. 82 amaretto, the distillery is now running a growing, award winning whisky program and is very excited to bring super flavourful rye whiskies to the Canadian market. The Barley Merchant is one of the few places you will find these ultra limited releases in the wild!
aged in ex-bourbon and PX Sherry casks. your first sip will have you imagining yourself being be transported to a little hole in the wall where the cigars are plentiful and the sexy sax never stops. Notes of raspberry jam, fig newtons, cut hay, and spearmint will dance across your palate, with a finish of tanned leather, and cigar tobacco. 56.7%
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aged 3 years in ex-bourbon casks then finished in a pair of Islay whisky casks. prepare for a slap in the face with smoky iodine and medicinal peat. followed by malted chocolate and hints of red fruit, with layers of peat reminiscent of chain-smoking outside the punk show but in the best possible way! - 62.4%
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Designed to be their ‘dream sipping’ whisky – this 28% wheat, 72% rye features a sweet, vanilla-bomb palate with creamy custard and burnt sugar undertones. The sweetness of the wheat when combined with the baking spice, grassy notes of rye, creates dreamy cream soda, marzipan that goes down way too easy for a cask strength dram. One sip will have you screamin' GahDang this is tasty! - 57.9%
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ultra limited in the wild, this is the 2nd release in the new 'Realms of Rye' series (only 333 bottles), this 100% rye whisky, boasts a fragrant nose of dark fruit and rich cocoa. Maturation in ex-bourbon and new American oak casks provides a depth of character that will deliver. enjoy stewed cherries, black forest cake, grape jelly, cigar tobacco, cherry cola, cocoa powder, deep oak - 59.9%
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Stillhead Distillery, located in Duncan, BC creates small batch whiskies that are released only when they reach perfect maturity, not a particular age. They don’t look for shortcuts, instead they respect whisky making tradition. Each barrel is curated over the course of its aging, carefully matching its character to the barrel it will finish its maturation in, creating the perfect final whisky.
The Iberian Cascadian made in collaboration with victoria’s iconic strath liquor store to celebrate their 20th anniversary.
100% BC rye grain aged in x-pedro ximénez sherry casks. sweet notes of dark fruit, chocolate and mild spice with a robust yet palatable hit from this cask strength beauty! - 58.4%
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More of a boozy sipper, this unique offering is a mash up of wild local blackberries with rye spirit to produce an elevated, yet palatable moonshine, only fruitier and pleasant enough to enjoy straight. Subtle spice unites with a sweet and tangy bite. perfect for sipping or mix it onto a cocktail.
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Situated in the fertile Comox Valley on Vancouver Island, Wayward Distillery has led the charge in honey-based spirits since 2014. Each of their spirits are crafted on a base of sustainable honey, supporting local agriculture and getting a little Unruly while doing it! Wayward proudly supports local agriculture and donates 1% of spirit sales to the protection and promotion of bees and pollinators.
Not a whisky, but a super tasty sipping spirit - a golden hued polish spirit that’s in a category all its own.
this addictive blend of toasted honey, cinnamon, nutmeg, raw vanilla and citrus peel is reminiscent of cinnamon whisky.
Sip and savour or mix with apple cider or a cup of hot earl grey tea. drink wayward, save bees! - 46%
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Proudly serving BC spirits
choose one bitter and one syrup
Ms. Better Bitters
~ Banana Bergamot
~ Café Maderas (coffee)
~ Chocolate
~ Smoke & Oak
~ Classic Angostura
Sweetening Syrups
~ Demerara and Vanilla Honey
~ Classic Maple
~ Falernum (ginger, allspice, clove)
* Available with 2oz pours only
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