Story
When we set out to create our very own Micro-Distillery, the first question everyone would ask is “What are you going to make”. Gin, Vodka, Rum, Whisky, Brandy? The answer was always yes….we want to make all of them!
What we really meant to say was we didn’t want to define our distillery by one type of spirit. We love playing with different flavours – exploring new tastes and using a wide selection of botanicals. Botanicals include everything from a plant – the roots, the leaves, the stems, the seeds, the flowers, and the fruit.
Perfect. That’s what we want. Botanical Spirits. Imagine gin steeped with ginger or ginseng, macerate fresh strawberries, add pink peppercorns to a fermentation, vapour infuse peaches, and so on.
The possibilities are endless.
Our Distillery
The Distillery includes a Tasting Room, Cocktail Lounge, classroom area, and production areas.
In our tasting room, you are able to sample all of our spirits with the assistance of our knowledgeable mixologists who will educate you on each spirit. Our multi- level cocktail lounge is a comfortable space to sit back and enjoy a cocktail with friends and family. The upper level is where our cocktail classes, group tastings, and competitions take place. Also, perfect for your next corporate event.
Our Still
We have a hybrid 1,100 Litre Pot Still with a 4-plate rectifying column and dephlegmator, a gin basket, and condensing column. This is paired with a 1,100 litre Mash Tun and two 1,300 litre fermentation tanks, and a variety of mixing and steeping tanks. With this setup we can produce a very wide range of spirits.
For a list of our products: Click here.
Story
When we set out to create our very own Micro-Distillery, the first question everyone would ask is “What are you going to make”. Gin, Vodka, Rum, Whisky, Brandy? The answer was always yes….we want to make all of them!
What we really meant to say was we didn’t want to define our distillery by one type of spirit. We love playing with different flavours – exploring new tastes and using a wide selection of botanicals. Botanicals include everything from a plant – the roots, the leaves, the stems, the seeds, the flowers, and the fruit.
Perfect. That’s what we want. Botanical Spirits. Imagine gin steeped with ginger or ginseng, macerate fresh strawberries, add pink peppercorns to a fermentation, vapour infuse peaches, and so on.
The possibilities are endless.
Our Distillery
The Distillery includes a Tasting Room, Cocktail Lounge, classroom area, and production areas.
In our tasting room, you are able to sample all of our spirits with the assistance of our knowledgeable mixologists who will educate you on each spirit. Our multi- level cocktail lounge is a comfortable space to sit back and enjoy a cocktail with friends and family. The upper level is where our cocktail classes, group tastings, and competitions take place. Also, perfect for your next corporate event.
Our Still
We have a hybrid 1,100 Litre Pot Still with a 4-plate rectifying column and dephlegmator, a gin basket, and condensing column. This is paired with a 1,100 litre Mash Tun and two 1,300 litre fermentation tanks, and a variety of mixing and steeping tanks. With this setup we can produce a very wide range of spirits.
For a list of our products: Click here.
Activities & Events
Experiences
Cocktail Class
This 75 minute class walks you through the making of 3 different cocktails that use various methods and ingredients.
People should expect to learn basic ratios when making a cocktail, the equipment and methods used, and various flavours.
We highlight the use of Bitters – a key ingredient in elevating cocktails, as well as some of own spirits produced onsite at the distillery.
Each cocktail contains 1 1/2 ounces of spirit so participants are encouraged to plan for this when making driving arrangements.
This is held in our Upstairs mezzanine overlooking the tasting bar, which is NOT handicap accessible.
You should expect an educational but fun and interactive session.
$45 + tax per person.
Rum and Chocolate Pairing
We have selected 3 rums – each with a distinct style (Venezuelan, Jamaican, Canadian) and paired each with locally crafted artisan chocolates.
This 75 minute tasting reviews the difference between styles of Rum, discussing production methods used and tasting notes on each Rum. Participants nose and taste each rum and then marry this with various flavours of Chocolate to elevate the experience into an amazing sensory experience that highlights the attributes of each Rum.
Each serving is 1 1/2 ounces of Rum, so if you plan on indulging, be aware of this when making your plans on attending.
Our attendees have found this to be a educational experience for both the novice and knowledgeable Rum drinker.
We are currently only booking this for groups of 8 or more. Please call the distillery to book your private session.
$45 + tax per person.
Bitters Workshop
Want to create your very own, personalized gifts?
This workshop is a 2-part class.
In our first class – you should expect to be here for 2 hours – each person creates their very own Bitters using our various Botanicals. We assist you in the selection and preparation of this, and then this needs to steep for 8 weeks.
In our second session, you return to strain / filter your bitters, create your very own personalized label, then bottle it.
We supply all the ingredients including high-proof alcohol and all your botanicals, bottles and labels.
Each person takes home 10 bottles of their own bitters.
We will be using our production area for this, so you will need non-slip shoes and clothes that may possibly get stained!
$100 + tax per person includes all material and packaging. Call the Distillery to arrange a date for any group of 4 or more.
Private Events & Corporate Parties
Private events at Manns Distillery are held in the top-tier of our cocktail lounge that boasts ample room for your guests to mingle, with cocktail tables, comfortable sofa and lounge seating, all overlooking our 1,100 litre still and production facility.
Our casual and warm event space comfortably accommodates up to 50 guests and offers bar service and delectable tapas offerings.
Our private space is ideal for hosting:
- Rehearsal dinners, engagement parties, birthday, anniversary & family celebrations
- Corporate or off-site meetings and events
FAQ
- How many guests does this space accommodate? Our private lounge comfortably seats 40-45 people.
- When is the space available to book? Our lounge space can be reserved for your private event during regular operating hours. Please be aware most Saturday afternoons we use this space for Cocktail classes so it would not be available at that time.
- What amenities can my party expect? The space offers bar service and a catering menu is available for pre-order, typically served in chafing dishes for your guests self service. Washroom facilities are also available in the private lounge. We regret to inform that the space is NOT handicap accessible at this time.
- What does it cost to book the event space? There is no venue fee to book the event space, however a minimum $600 bar spend is required. A 25% non-refundable down payment is required to reserve your event at the time of booking. There will be an automatic gratuity of 18% added for services.
- Can I decorate the space for my event? You are welcome to decorate the space permitting there is nothing taped/adhered to the venue walls. We respectfully ask that confetti (or balloons with confetti) not be brought on site. Cakes brought in will be subject to a $2.00 per person cake-cutting fee.
- Is it Private? Not really…..this is a mezzanine area, so the space is open to the cocktail lounge below and is not a separate room with full walls.
- How do I book? Please call the distillery at 519-304-1900 to inquire about availability.
Our Gins
- White Tea Gin
- London Dry Gin
- Grapefruit Gin
- Lavender Elderflower Gin
- Strawberry Rhubarb Gin
Important Details
Hours of Operation
Retail Shop & Order Pickup Hours
Monday: CLOSED
Tuesday: CLOSED
Wednesday: 12:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Thursday: 12:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Friday:12:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Saturday: 12:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Sunday: 12:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Restaurant Hours
Monday: CLOSED
Tuesday: CLOSED
Wednesday: 12:00 pm – 08:30 pm
Thursday: 12:00 pm – 08:30 pm
Friday:12:00 pm – 08:30 pm
Saturday: 12:00 pm – 08:30 pm
Sunday: 12:00 pm – 08:30 pm