Distilleries in New Brunswick

Distillerie Fils du Roy

Petit-Paquetville, New Brunswick

Fils du Roy, the brainchild of a 2011 family reunion in Petit-Paquetville, New Brunswick, has turned kinship into a respectable line of spirits. This clan-run outfit insists on top-notch quality without the pretentious price tag, and they’ve even sprouted a sibling site across the border in Quebec, letting their flagship drams wander northward while new concoctions sprout from the same bloodline. They grow their own botanicals, letting the brisk Bas-St-Laurent climate pepper each bottle with a terroir that most boutique houses can only brag about.

• Family-owned distillery with diverse stock
• Produces high-quality spirits and liquors

Moonshine Creek Distillery

Waterville, New Brunswick

Moonshine Creek Distillery in Waterville, New Brunswick refuses to be another bland vodka factory. Its lineup reads like a mischievous catalogue of rebellion: a whiskey that snarls, a gin christened Pinkish Ginny that looks like a cocktail-hour flirt, and a Nautical Reserve Canadian Rum that could double as a sailor’s nightcap. The crew also tosses in Golden Canadiana’s honeyed glow and the daring Gingersnap Cream Liquor that snaps back harder than a toddler denied candy.

• Moonshine Creek offers unique Chicken Bone Liqueur
• Distillery produces wide variety of spirits

Ole Foggy Distillery Ltd

Hampton, New Brunswick

Ol e Foggy Distillery sits in Hampton, New Brunswick, and they’ve no time for pretension. The team makes genuinely crafted spirits from local grains and fruit, no exotic mash in sight.

• Unique gift shop with local artisan products
• Extensive selection of local craft cocktails

Blue Roof Distillers

Botsford Parish, New Brunswick

Blue Roof Distillers, perched on the Strang family’s six-generation farm in Botsford Parish, New Brunswick, has turned potato surplus into a bona-fide spirit-making empire. Over 700 acres of earth yield more than 350 acres of tubers, and the ones too tiny for the market get a second chance in a line-up of vodkas, gins and quirky concoctions that taste sweet and silky, all thanks to custom-engineered gear that insists on using whole potatoes. The result is a gluten-free lineup with a surprisingly light ecological footprint – proof that you can be both environmentally sensible and unapologetically indulgent.

• Unique flavors like blueberry lemonade are offered
• Espresso vodka is a distinctive product available

Big Fiddle Still

Harvey, New Brunswick

Big Fiddle Still, perched in Harvey, New Brunswick, is a temple to vodka that would make even the most pretentious purist grin. Their line-up runs the gamut from a Raspberry-kissed flirtation to a Salted Caramel indulgence, while classic nods like Apple Pie and Lime prove they can still play straight. Every drop is brewed with down-to-earth rigor that feels like honest craftsmanship rather than marketing hype, and the casual, friendly vibe makes sharing a bottle feel like a proper gathering.

• Unique prohibition style decor
• Historical nods to local community

Three Dog Distilling Company

Miramichi, New Brunswick

Three Dog Distilling Company in Miramichi, New Brunswick punches out small-batch spirits that actually taste like something worth drinking, not like a chemistry-class experiment. They make everything on-site — vodka, gin, rum, whiskey — and aren’t shy about flaunting their Canadian-sourced grains and botanicals. The Durty Dog Bar, a surprisingly comfy spot, serves up signature cocktails that could make a pretentious mixologist weep with envy.

• Delicious cocktails made with in-house spirits
• Own-made spirits available for purchase

Gagetown Distilling & Cidery

Gagetown, New Brunswick

Gagetown Distilling & Cidery, perched in the stubbornly beautiful New Brunswick countryside, grew out of a fruit farm that decided “waste” was simply a four-letter word. Matt and Heather have turned the old barns into a rustic shop and bar, cobbling together tables from reclaimed planks and serving drinks that scream “locally sourced” louder than a megaphone at a farmers’ market. Their mantra is simple: take the best of the orchard, add a splash of tradition, and let sustainability do the heavy lifting.

• Unique pie spice cider flavors offered
• High-quality rye whiskey available

Black Galley Distilling

Hanwell, New Brunswick

Black Galley Distilling, out of Hanwell, New Brunswick, cuts through the noise with a line-up that feels like an arsenal rather than a boutique collection. Their Sapper Gin punches through with peppery zest, rum rolls out a caramel-rich bravado, with a whisper of Atlantic oak that screams swagger, while Valhalla’s Vengeance Vodka delivers a smooth, almost regal finish – and yes, there’s even a sticky-toffee vodka for those who think dessert belongs in a glass.

• Unique flavor profiles
• High-quality ingredients

Sussex Craft Distillery

Sussex Corner, New Brunswick

Somewhere in Sussex Corner, a band of locals decided a town known for dairy and cornfields needed a decent excuse to get drunk, so they built a distillery. Fueled by a mix of accountants, bakers and engineers, they turned the region’s surplus of fresh fruit and maple sap into a line of spirits. The place shuns pretentious branding, focusing on genuine craftsmanship, proving you don’t need a velvet rope to make a great drink.

• Smooth 7X distilled white rum is highly appreciated
• Unique Shoreline Collection is a favorite

First Light Distillery

Hanwell, New Brunswick

First Light Distillery, perched in Hanwell just outside Fredericton, is the brainchild of Kevin and Jen Stewart, a pair who clearly think “artisan” is not a buzzword but a daily grind. Their gin, vodka and the cheekily named Coastal Cream Liqueur are all hammered out by hand, and the result sits comfortably alongside the world’s best without the pretentious snobbery. If you fancy a bit of chemistry, the on-site gin-blending classes let you stir up aromas like a mad scientist, while the vodka is so pure you could almost use it to clean the lenses of your spectacles.

• Distillery offers gin blending classes with various aromas
• Venue features rustic charm with modern hints and cleanliness

The Cove by First Light Distillery

Fredericton, New Brunswick

The Cove, the First Light Distillery on a cramped corner of Downtown Fredericton, New Brunswick, is a punch-y showcase of craftsmanship. Kevin and Jen Stewart, a pair of locally proud entrepreneurs who misinterpreted Toronto’s “hipster” scene, turned the mishap into a genuinely unpretentious spirit haven.

• Unique blend of flavors at The Cove.
• Excellent selection of craft distilleries featured.

Carroll's Distillery

Miramichi, New Brunswick

Carroll’s Distillery in Miramichi, New Brunswick, is the sort of place that makes you wonder why anyone would ever settle for a bland whisky when there’s a whole spectrum of rum waiting to be discovered. Founded by a bloke whose obsession with spirits is only matched by his love of the outdoors, the operation churns out everything from feather-light, easy-drinking rums to hulking, full-bodied expressions that could give a seasoned dram a run for its money. All the magic is born from Crosby’s Fancy Molasses, a local sweet that the team treats like liquid gold, and every bottle proudly sports a bird-adorned label – a cheeky nod to the wilds that inspire the batch.

• Cormoran "black rum" is a notable product
• Sublime coffee liqueur is a standout offering

Distillerie New Brunswick Distillery

Bathurst, New Brunswick

Bathurst, New Brunswick – where rumblers meet reverence, New Brunswick Distillery churns out spirits with a smidgen of Romanian sorcery. Their brandy, born from a stubborn family recipe that refuses to yield to cheap mass-production, is a testament that tradition still survives in an age of supermarket copycats. The founders pride themselves on local ingredients, yet they’re no romantic; the distillery’s sustainability game is solid — compostable barrels, solar-charged mash tuns. Their Bootberry Ale, only found on tap, is the equivalent of a bouncy house for taste buds. And then there’s the gin — a botanical marvel where lavender takes the stage, making your palate feel like a wandering poet in a meadow. Each batch feels like a workshop masterpiece, the kind that makes your head spin in the best possible way.

• Distillery produces unique and flavorful gin
• Lavender flavor adds a distinct twist