Stillhead Distillery

Stillhead Distillery We are a family owned craft distillery located in the beautiful Cowichan Valley on Vancouver Island. https://linktr.ee/StillheadDistillery

We ferment and distill all of our spirits by hand in small batches, using only fruits and grains grown in British Columbia.

The story of our Garry oak rye whisky was featured last month in the Cowichan Valley Citizen. If you are a fan of whisky...
04/18/2025

The story of our Garry oak rye whisky was featured last month in the Cowichan Valley Citizen. If you are a fan of whisky, oak trees, or both, it’s a great read (link in bio).

We are almost sold out of the cask strength edition (there may be a bottle or two left) , but we have our 50% alc. version at the distillery and online while stock lasts, and it recently scored 88 points on whiskyfun.com!

We’ve had a blast having Kris here at the distillery, but he’s leaving us shortly for the spring summer season in Nanai...
04/17/2025

We’ve had a blast having Kris here at the distillery, but he’s leaving us shortly for the spring summer season in Nanaimo. Today/tomorrow is your last chance to get your taco papi fix in Cowichan until October. So if you are at risk for taco FOMO, we’ll see you shortly ;)

🌳 Garry Oak Rye Release March 8th! 🌳We're thrilled to announce that our very first Garry Oak Rye Whisky will be released...
03/06/2025

🌳 Garry Oak Rye Release March 8th! 🌳

We're thrilled to announce that our very first Garry Oak Rye Whisky will be released in 3 days! To celebrate, we're hosting a release party on Saturday, March 8th, starting at 10 AM. If you can make it, we would love for you to join us!

🥃 Whisky Details:
• Cask Strength, Single Cask: 64% ABV, limited to 98 bottles
• Bottle Strength, Two Cask Vatting: 50% ABV, limited to 470 bottles

This is the only Garry Oak release this year, and with the cask strength nearly half sold out, you won’t want to miss out!

💲 Pre-Order & Save: Order online before Saturday and get $10 off! You can pick it up at your convenience or choose shipping starting next week. Visit us at www.stillhead.ca/shop or follow the link in our bio.

🎉 Special Offer: As a bonus, we’re putting on a day sale! Enjoy 10% off all in-distillery stock (excluding Garry Oak and B-Word) on Saturday!

A heartfelt thank you to everyone who has pre-ordered and supported us! We couldn’t do this without you.

Last but not least, we have to thank Thomas at for pulling off an amazing wood box for a special whisky!

Dine & Sip Cowichan kicks off tomorrow, and we’re pairing charcuterie boards with two cocktails for $40. If you are loo...
02/27/2025

Dine & Sip Cowichan kicks off tomorrow, and we’re pairing charcuterie boards with two cocktails for $40.

If you are looking for larger portions, we’ve got .papi.bc Thu/Fri or on Saturday here as well.

We’re open Thursdays-Saturdays starting at 12 and going until you all go home (or our liquor hours end @ 10pm)!

02/21/2025

Did you get out and enjoy the recent snowfall?

Longtime friend of the distillery Eric certainly did on a quick trip steelheading for the the "fish of a 1000 casts". Wild steelhead are catch and release only, but he did managed to land a few other keepers!

Our B-Word Bourbon style whisky is back! Here’s the scoop: our 2025 release is incredibly limited—just 350 bottles! Afte...
02/20/2025

Our B-Word Bourbon style whisky is back!

Here’s the scoop: our 2025 release is incredibly limited—just 350 bottles! After 6.5 years of aging, we’ve lost a whopping 39% to the “angel’s share”. We married this cask with a smaller portion of a 4-year rye cask, achieving a total mash bill of 51% corn, 22% malted barley, and 27% rye. This release is bottled at a respectable 46% ABV, without chill filtering or colour added.

Don’t delay— we won't have anymore stock until December. This is your chance to grab a Canadian-made Bourbon alternative! Link in bio. And remember, we offer free shipping across Canada for orders over $120.

🍁 Happy Flag Day! Today marks the 60th anniversary of the iconic Maple Leaf flag! 🇨🇦 We have a wee favour to ask of you,...
02/15/2025

🍁 Happy Flag Day!

Today marks the 60th anniversary of the iconic Maple Leaf flag! 🇨🇦

We have a wee favour to ask of you, friends. Have you ever thought about savouring a Canadian craft spirit? Whether it’s our smooth whisky, crisp vodka (perfect for your caesars), refreshing gin, robust rum, or delightful liqueurs, there’s bound to be a top-notch Canadian-made spirit waiting for you at your local liquor store. So why not give one a whirl? If it happens to be one of our creations, we’d be absolutely honoured to be part of your liquor cabinet.

Cheers from your friendly neighbourhood distillery, Stillhead Distillery! 🥃✨

🌹 Valentine's Family Day Weekend is here, and we're feeling the love! 🌹Introducing our new cocktail: Whisked Away 🍹Ingre...
02/14/2025

🌹 Valentine's Family Day Weekend is here, and we're feeling the love! 🌹

Introducing our new cocktail: Whisked Away 🍹

Ingredients:

45mL Blackberry Rye'Shine
Barspoon Coconut Cream
30mL Pineapple Juice
15mL Lactose-Free Milk
Whisky Cream Foam
Join us today and Saturday for this delightful drink! Plus, we've got a fantastic lineup of cocktails waiting for you this weekend.

🍴 Food Partners:

Today:
Tomorrow:
Don't miss out on the fun and flavors—let's celebrate together! 💖

Cheers to Canadian Whisky Week! 🎉 We're thrilled to announce the exclusive release of a new whisky crafted just for our ...
01/15/2025

Cheers to Canadian Whisky Week! 🎉 We're thrilled to announce the exclusive release of a new whisky crafted just for our bar and restaurant partners. With a mashbill of 100% rye, this spirit is aged in fresh American oak casks and bottled at a robust 46% alc./vol. Perfect for those seeking a punch of bold rye flavour! Find it soon at a bar/restaurant near you.

Are you a fan of Bourbon cocktails? Why not switch it up with our bold Canadian rye whisky next time? You might find a new favourite! 😉


He's back!!!!Taco Papi returns to the distillery this Thursday and Friday for lunch and dinner! Enjoy $2 off any cocktai...
01/15/2025

He's back!!!!

Taco Papi returns to the distillery this Thursday and Friday for lunch and dinner! Enjoy $2 off any cocktail when paired with some amazing tacos. There will be some special margaritas on the list!

It's our favourite time of year again, whisky fans! 🥃 The Victoria Whisky Festival is kicking off next Thursday at the g...
01/11/2025

It's our favourite time of year again, whisky fans! 🥃 The Victoria Whisky Festival is kicking off next Thursday at the gorgeous Hotel Grand Pacific! This year marks the festival's 19th celebration, and we’re pumped to be part of a masterclass on Friday night! 🎉 We’ll be pouring a brand new whisky that’s so secret I might be in trouble for even mentioning it! Surprisingly, there are still a few tickets available, so don’t miss your chance—check out the Strath Liquor Store website to grab yours: https://www.strathliquor.com/victoria-whisky-festival-tickets.

Also, the amazing folks at .victoria will be hosting a Stillhead-themed brunch on Saturday—no tickets needed! The menu was fantastic last year, and we can’t wait to see what their talented team whips up this time.

Let us know if we’ll see you there!

credit: Jen Steele Photography

Happy 2025! Whisky and Gin may be our passion, but we love us some Mezcal! We had the pleasure of visiting Anna at Mezca...
01/09/2025

Happy 2025!

Whisky and Gin may be our passion, but we love us some Mezcal!

We had the pleasure of visiting Anna at Mezcales Mexico Gourmet-Todos Santos.
Her deep passion and knowledge of mezcal revealed the complexity, traditions, and craftsmanship behind this incredible spirit. A must-stop for any mezcal fan and a truly unforgettable experience!

Only two more days until 🎄!Our distillery store is open today and tomorrow 10-4 and we are stocked up! We’ll be back ope...
12/23/2024

Only two more days until 🎄!

Our distillery store is open today and tomorrow 10-4 and we are stocked up! We’ll be back open Boxing Day.

Looking for our Whisky Cream in BC?Find it at these craft focused stores, but don't wait too long as once it's gone, it'...
12/20/2024

Looking for our Whisky Cream in BC?

Find it at these craft focused stores, but don't wait too long as once it's gone, it's gone until summer 2025!

Looking for Whisky Cream on Vancouver Island? Most craft focused stores have it, but comment if below if you are a store stocking it, or looking to purchase and we will point you in the right direction!

.n.seek2023 is back tomorrow and Friday for lunch and dinner. Get $2 off a cocktail paired with either of their deliciou...
12/19/2024

.n.seek2023 is back tomorrow and Friday for lunch and dinner. Get $2 off a cocktail paired with either of their delicious Asian comfort food dishes. We'll be open until at least 9pm.

** Updated Holiday Hours **We've extended our hours over the holidays, and we are stocked up with bottles, merch and coc...
12/18/2024

** Updated Holiday Hours **

We've extended our hours over the holidays, and we are stocked up with bottles, merch and cocktail supplies!

Note that our cocktail lounge is open for drinks Thu-Fri 1pm-9pm and Sat 12pm-8pm. We are open for samples and sales outside of our lounge open hours.

** New Release Alert **We've made a small batch Wild Blackberry Liqueur! This is a product we started out making when we...
12/14/2024

** New Release Alert **

We've made a small batch Wild Blackberry Liqueur! This is a product we started out making when we first opened our distillery, but with the success of our Wild Blackberry Gin and Vodka there was just never enough time or blackberries for the liqueur. Then in 2020 we finished the label, but still never had the time to get the product over the line. Finally this year we've hoarded enough berries to put out a small release. The results are fantastic, jammy, just sweet enough, and dying to be poured on top of a dry sparkling wine! Also sips very well on ice.

Available online and instore beginning now. 20% alc./vol. $25 + tax.

We've bottled our BC Distilled audience favourite rye whisky just in time for Christmas. If you've been by the distillery since the summer, this was cask #137 which was our self fill cask. With the lounge getting much busier we weren't able to help our guests fill bottles, and we had many requests for a full size bottle. So here it is! This is simply a must try in the tasting room. After aging in an ex bourbon barrel, we transferred the whisky to an anejo tequila cask. The cask gave up tons of tequila notes, layering agave complexity into the spicy, sweet herbaceous rye.

Also available online and instore. Bottled at natural cask strength of 65.4% alc./vol. $103.48 + tax.

And Janel our Assistant Distiller is expecting! She'll only be working until the 21st of this month, and then will be off to welcome a new member of her family! We'll miss her next year but are excited for her and her fam!

Address

105-5301 Chaster Road
Duncan, BC
V9L0G4

Telephone

(250) 748-6874

Website

https://stillheaddistillery.eo.page/chvvy, https://www.eventbrite.com/o/stillhead-distillery-7

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