History

Monashee Spirits is a small, family-owned distillery and cocktail bar located in Revelstoke, BC, surrounded by the Monashee Mountains. They have a passion for quality and community and distill all of their spirits by hand using local ingredients, sustainable methods and pure mountain spring water to bring a taste of the mountains to the world. They describe themselves as the spirit of Revelstoke and focus on community, collaboration and sustainability in their craft. According to their media, they have one of Canada’s largest and most diverse whisky collections with over 700 bottles.

Their range includes award-winning spirits and customized cocktails, and they highlight that they offer online purchasing with curbside pickup. They also emphasize that distilling is done by hand and that their products are used in a high-end cocktail bar where visits and tastings are part of the experience.

Production

Monashee Spirits distills all of their spirits by hand using local ingredients, sustainable methods and clean mountain spring water. Their approach emphasizes quality and sustainability, while highlighting the local nature and the community around Revelstoke. They describe themselves as part of Revelstoke’s spirit and focus on collaboration and sustainability in their craft.

Products / Whisky series

A rough overview of their products (selected):

Ethos Gin

• ABV: 43%
• Sizes: 375 ml and 750 ml
• Style: New Western Dry gin
• Botanicals: locally sourced juniper berries, coriander, huckleberries, spruce tips and wildflowers (along with 11 other botanicals)
• Awards: CASC Awards – Canadian Artisan Spirit of the Year in Canada and Best in Class Gin in Canada with several gold and distinction medals
• Description: "Ethos" means spirit/culture and the product represents Revelstoke’s wild mountain landscape.

Strawberry Rhubarb Gin

• ABV: 43%
• Sizes: 375 ml and 750 ml
• Description: Seasonal release made with locally native strawberries and rhubarb. Limited quantity and quick to sell out; back in stock seasonally.

TRITICALE WHISKY

• Typically billed as the flagship whisky at Monashee Spirits
• Aged 4.5 years in new American oak barrels with #4 char
• The grain is sourced from within roughly 58 miles of the distillery
• Tasting notes (nose, palate, finish): sweet toasted wheat with spices and notes of vanilla, roasted fruits and coconut; spicy Canadian finish with pepper and bread notes; long, warm finish
• Color: Golden brown
• Accolades: described as a gold-medal-winning whisky

Vodka

• Sizes: 375 ml and 750 ml
• Production: Made from certified organic triticale grown in Armstrong, BC; malted and fermented on-site
• Description: Crisp, clean and easy to enjoy, with mountain spring water as the base

Vulcan's Fire

• Liqueur/infusion of apples, cinnamon, honey, maple syrup and red Thai chili peppers over unaged white whiskey
• Uses: warming drinks such as cider, whisky Old Fashioned, or Spicy Margarita

Visits / Experiences

• Free tastings of their award-winning spirits
• Guided tour of the distillery to see the production process
• Opportunity to enjoy classic craft cocktails in their cocktail lounge
• Age: 19+ years
• Dogs are welcome under certain conditions (as long as the venue permits it)

Philosophy

• Focus on high quality and locally sourced ingredients
• Sustainability throughout the process
• Small, handmade batches and community as central values
• Commitment to Revelstoke’s spirit and collaboration within the local community