At long last, after an enforced two-year break, BC Distilled – Canada’s first, and still foremost, celebration of BC’s artisan distilleries – returns for its highly anticipated 7th annual edition.
To better ensure the safety and comfort of guests, distillers and volunteers, BC Distilled has been reconfigured to include two smaller-capacity tasting sessions (one in the afternoon, one in the evening), thus keeping the room much more open.
In addition to many long-time participants, several new distilleries will be joining the event this year to pour samples of their locally made spirits – approximately 140 spirits in all, poured by 30 distilleries and exhibitors.
The main festival will take place Saturday, April 9, at the Croatian Cultural Centre (3250 Commercial Drive).
Trade Tasting: 12:30 – 2:30pm
Afternoon Public Tasting: 3:00 – 5:30pm
Evening Public Tasting: 6:30 – 9:00pm
Tickets can be purchased here: https://bcdistilled.ca/tickets
Plus…
As in past years, accompanying BC Distilled is the Distillers Dinner at Forage, featuring an extraordinary terroir-based 5-course meal alongside specially paired cocktails and spirit samples from participating distilleries.
Not only does this exclusive event connect diners to farmers, fishers and foragers in our region via Executive Chef Wilbert Choi’s dishes; it also allows a selection of exemplary artisan spirits to be enjoyed as part of a complete culinary experience, simultaneously elevating both what’s on the plate and what’s in the glass. (An optional pre-dinner cocktail reception is also available for an additional fee.)
The Distillers Dinner takes place Friday, April 8, at Forage (1300 Robson Street).
Tickets can be purchased here: bcdistilled.ca/tickets#forage
Pacific Assistance Dogs Society
BC Distilled is happy to continue its partnership with Pacific Assistance Dogs Society (PADS), who will be at the show with dogs and puppies for attendees to interact with. The festival will feature a silent auction generously supported by the exhibitors, as well as a 50/50 draw.
