FAQ

Holocene Distilling Project is located at 1134 Chapman Rd, Cobble Hill, BC, V8H 0C5, in the Cowichan Valley on Vancouver Island. We are open Friday 3-6pm and Saturday 11-5pm for cocktails and tours. Weekday pickup is available by request.

We handcraft gin, vodka, and botanical liqueurs from scratch in small batches on Vancouver Island. All of our spirits are made using locally inspired botanicals and produced with sustainability at the core of everything we do. Whisky is currently aging in barrels with releases coming soon.

Yes. We welcome visitors Friday 3-6pm and Saturday 11-5pm for cocktails and tours. Tours are booked in advance - please email hello@holocenedistilling.com to reserve your spot. Weekday visits for pickup are available by request.

Absolutely. We welcome families and dogs with no restrictions. Children are welcome when accompanied by an adult. Please note that alcohol consumption and purchase requires proof of age - you must be 19 or older to consume or purchase spirits on site or online.

You can shop our full range online at holocenedistillingproject.com and we ship anywhere within BC. We are also available at select local retailers and establishments - visit our Where to Buy page for a current list.

No. You are welcome to visit the distillery at any age - but you must be accompanied by an adult with two pieces of ID. You must be 19 or older to purchase or consume alcohol on site or through our online store.

What sets Holocene apart is the combination of who we are and how we build. Engineer Dorian Redden and herbalist and phytotherapist Aisling Goodman spent six years planning and building the distillery before opening in 2023 - designing custom energy conservation systems from scratch with a genuine commitment to carbon-neutral production by 2030. Every spirit is handcrafted in small batches using locally inspired botanicals, and our approach has earned multiple awards including CASC Gold and Best in Class recognition from the Canadian Artisan Spirit Competition.

Sustainability is at the core of everything we produce at Holocene. We are committed to carbon-neutral operations by 2030 and have built custom energy conservation systems on-site to get there. Learn more about our goals and progress on our Goal page.

Yes. Whisky is currently aging in barrels at the distillery. We will announce releases through our newsletter and social channels - sign up to be the first to know.

Yes. We offer a liqueur mix set available for purchase online, and we welcome inquiries for custom gift sets and corporate gifting. Please contact us at hello@holocenedistilling.com or visit our contact page to discuss your needs.

Yes. We publish cocktail recipes using our spirits on our Recipes page. New recipes are added regularly.

Our spirits are available at select retailers and venues across BC. Visit our Where to Buy page for a current and complete list.