Boatskeg Distilling Co
Lower West Pubnico, Nouvelle-Écosse Boatskeg Distilling Co. sits in a derelict old boatyard on Lower West Pubnico's harbour. The place has a glorious bootlegging pedigree — imagine a smuggler's den turned whiskey laboratory. They still keep the old charm but add modern distillation wizardry, so you get a decent vodka with a smug little nod to the past and a line of canned cocktails that are almost as funny as the staff’s smile. The giggle-pink lemonade they call “Giggle Pink Lemonade” is nothing to scoff at; it’s actually clever. Aged rum from here is so smooth it would make a sea-muffin weep. The salted-caramel vodka tastes like you’ve invented the word, and the crew? Warm, not pretentious. And if you’re concerned about traffic, it’s practically on a ferry line. Overall, this place serves craft spirits without pretending it’s a boutique, which is refreshing. If you hate pretentious buzzwords, you’ll appreciate their straightforward approach everywhere you go.
- Finely crafted cocktails paired perfectly with spirits.
- Unique and delicious flavor profile in Salted Caramel Vodka.
