The San Francisco World Spirit Competition is generally accepted to be the most influential spirit judging event in the world and is considered to be the Stanley Cup or Oscars of spirit competitions. There were over 5500 entries in 2024. As a finalist for ‘Best in Class’, our Newfoundland Whisky also earned a Double Gold Medal – one of only 12 awarded in across the whole of Canada and the only one in Atlantic Canada. The winner of ‘Best in Class’, will be announced in October 2024. The Newfoundland Distillery Company is absolutely delighted and thrilled to be nominated for ‘Best in Class’, for ..read more

Introducing the world’s first Newfoundland Whisky. Made in Newfoundland, by Newfoundlanders, for whisky lovers everywhere. From the beginning of the Newfoundland Distillery’s journey of crafting spirits that revealed the untapped depths of flavour hidden in the far corners of our province, a whisky has always been the dream. And now, after four years of planning, and three more years of patiently waiting, with barrels of aging whisky stacked around us, we’re ready to share it with the world.  While our whisky took inspiration from a traditional European approach, our mash bill is made up ..read more

We are thrilled to have been featured in The Financial Times this week- check it out! Article written by Tim Moore.  ..read more

We are delighted to finally introduce our new Maple Rum, finished in bourbon barrels right here in Clarke’s Beach! Initial release will be at our shop today at 1pm, and at the NLC soon. A rum wonderful for both sipping and mixing- get yours just in time for the Christmas season ..read more

Join us in the anticipation of Christmas Day and help celebrate the holiday season! We will be posting a cocktail a day for the next 24 days. Recipes can be found on our social media posts as well as on our cocktail page! Tis' the season!   ..read more

The definitive guide to cocktails in Newfoundland and Labrador from the co-founder of The Newfoundland Distillery, including recipes from the top mixologists and bartenders across the province. Cocktails are all about pleasure and celebrating the finer moments in life. With recipes compiled and tested by Peter Wilkins, the co-founder of The Newfoundland Distillery, this is the essential guide on how to effortlessly make classic and contemporary cocktails using the best local ingredients available. Peter introduces us to a range of delightful drinks in a variety of tastes and styles t ..read more

Thanks to John from NUVO Magazine for highlighting our Aquavit in his latest piece. Check it out! https://nuvomagazine.com/daily-edit/aquavit-is-canadas-next-it-spirit  ..read more

“I’m feeling glad, I got sunshine in a bag…” If you visit our Shop or Tasting Room in Clarke’s Beach, you could win the last bottle of our limited release Cask Strength Chaga Rum, bottle number 2640/2640! Purchase any 750ml bottle in the shop, or any spirit in the tasting room to receive a ballot. Limit one entry per day. Draw date is October 9th. Good luck!  ..read more

Our brand new, pure & old school Dry Gin has all the hallmarks of a classic.  It is 47% ABV and showcases the locally foraged botanicals - juniper, alder pepper, spruce tip and sweet gale. It is perfect in a martini and amazing in a G&T. It is in a limited edition summer time run of 2640 bottles! Available at our shop in Clarke's Beach, online, and at the NLC next week ..read more

Amazingly, we're pretty sure this is the first rum fully made and distilled in Newfoundland & Labrador! We've used everyone's favourite molasses for the base and only have to wait a year before we can try it ..read more