Holocene Distilling Project - Craft Distillery, Cobble Hill, Vancouver Island

What happens when an engineer and a herbalist open a distillery?

Based in Cobble Hill on Vancouver Island, we handcraft gin, vodka, and botanical liqueurs from scratch. Blending engineering with botanical curiosity, Holocene Distilling Project is rooted in community, driven by creativity, and committed to carbon-neutral production by 2030. 

From earth to bottle and back again...

  • 2026 Canadian Artisan Spirit Competition Best in Class Flavoured Gin - Honey I'm Home Gin, Holocene Distilling Project, Vancouver Island BC
  • 2025 Canadian Artisan Spirit Competition Best in Class Flavoured Gin - Honey I'm Home Gin, Holocene Distilling Project, Vancouver Island BC
  • 2026 Canadian Artisan Spirit Competition Gold Medal - Flivver Vodka and Honey I'm Home Gin, Holocene Distilling Project, Vancouver Island BC
  • 2025 Canadian Artisan Spirit Competition Gold Medal - Sweet Tease Liqueur and Lady Grey Liqueur, Holocene Distilling Project, Vancouver Island BC
  • 2026 Canadian Artisan Spirit Competition Silver Medal - Creme Violette Liqueur, Holocene Distilling Project, Vancouver Island BC

The Dream...

Dorian Redden and Aisling Goodman turned their shared passion for art and science into the foundation that led them on their journey.

  • BC Green Business Green Certified 2026 - Holocene Distilling Project, sustainable craft distillery, Cobble Hill Vancouver Island BC
  • BC Green Business Water Friendly 2026 Surfrider Approved - Holocene Distilling Project, sustainable craft distillery, Cobble Hill Vancouver Island BC

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