Distilleries in Manitoba

Patent 5 Distillery and Tasting Room

Winnipeg, Manitoba

Patent 5 in Winnipeg takes the local grain and turns it into spirits so good that the whole of Manitoba would drop its beer in a bottle and cry.

• Unique drink selection based on pop songs.
• On-site distillation of alcohol is a highlight.

Capital K Distillery

Winnipeg, Manitoba

Capital K Distillery, in Winnipeg, is Manitoba’s first family-owned craft spirits venture. They pride themselves on using local grains and blending tradition with a splash of innovation, a decent move for a province still figuring out its whisky reputation. Their flagship Tall Grass Vodka and Gin come off with a dry, clean character that makes you wonder why anyone would bother with Irish pot-stills. You can book a tour — the guides are more knowledgeable than a lot of the bar staff in the capital — and they’ll explain the distillation process without the usual grandiose jargon. There’s also a Cocktail Room where bartenders whip up specialty drinks and a delivery service for those who can’t afford the travel. On top of that, they host cocktail classes that are less “fancy” than most, and the staff actually keep things straightforward and friendly to kick a bit of humour.

• Unique cocktail class experience offered
• High-quality tour led by knowledgeable guides

Tall Grass Vodka/Tall Grass Whisky

Winnipeg, Manitoba

Capital K Distillery in Winnipeg claims the title of Manitoba’s first family-run craft spirit operation, and it does so with a swagger that actually respects grain. They source top-grade cereals from local farms, mash them the old-fashioned way, then bottle each drop by hand, shunning mass-production for small batches that taste like they were made for a king, not a supermarket shelf.