The Art of Distilling - The Mainland Whisky Story

Come into our production space and learn about our processes from milling mashing fermenting distilling and aging - as well as the four essential steps of making craft Canadian Whisky.

Find out how we began our journey to become Surrey’s first craft whisky distillery.

You’ll taste four distinct styles of whisky and discover founder Steve Watts’ journey from making corn whisky on a Texas grapefruit ranch to pioneering an urban distillery in South Surrey.

You will also explore innovation creations including Mainland Whisky’s Time Machine series and hear stories of how close friends and allies of Steve believed in his bold vision to launch Mainland Whisky.

Includes guided tour and tasting of 4 types of whisky and of course an Old Fashioned.

Tours are approximately 1 hour.

Host or Publisher Mainland Whisky