Taynton Bay Spirits

Set in the lakeside mountain town of Invermere, deep in the Columbia Valley of BC's Rocky Mountains, Taynton Bay Spirits brings a spirit of adventure to craft distilling. The distillery produces an award-winning range of vodkas, gins and rums, with a playful streak that runs through its lineup. Alongside a classic vodka you'll find inventive expressions like Chocolate Espresso, raspberry, blueberry and even pickle vodka, a trio of gins spanning Winter, Midnight and Sunset, and rums that include a Rocky Mountain Steamwheel and a tropical pour. Ready-to-drink cocktails such as the Canadian Mule round out the offering for those who want to take the experience home. When you visit, the tasting room welcomes you daily, giving you a chance to sample across the portfolio and find your favourites. The Chocolate Espresso Vodka, which blends the distillery's award-winning Canadian vodka with the roasted depth of fresh espresso, is a frequent standout and a good place to start. The team leans into mixology, sharing an extensive library of more than fifty cocktail recipes built around their spirits, so you'll leave with plenty of ideas for recreating the experience at home. Taynton Bay also takes its products on the road, appearing at farmers markets across BC and Alberta and building a community of fans on both sides of the Rockies. The setting is a big part of the appeal. Invermere sits on the shores of Lake Windermere, surrounded by mountains and known as a year-round basecamp for skiing, paddling and hiking. A tasting here slots easily into a day of mountain adventure, offering a warm, welcoming pause and a genuine taste of the Columbia Valley's craft scene before you head back out to explore.