Sheringham Distillery

We are a small distillery with big dreams and have been on a wild ride since winning the world’s biggest gin competition. With our grandest adventure yet to come, we invite you to join us on this journey.Our story began when two people, inspired by the land and one another, took the first steps to realize their vision: creating and sharing finely crafted spirits that evoke a strong sense of place and embody bold culinary artistry. Starting from scratch, Jason and Alayne MacIsaac gradually built their first distillery in their garage at home in Shirley, B.C., a humble Southern Vancouver Island town whose original name was Sheringham.The glass bottles we use today are equally inspired by local history, recollecting the prohibition-era moonshine bottles Jason stumbled upon years ago near the site of a local historical still. Embossed in every bottle is our signature sailboat, reminiscent of “Favourite,” a resident schooner that once sailed the wild Salish Sea. As Sheringham grows, we stay true to our West Coast roots and culinary storytelling, sharing with the world a piece of our paradise.As a chef, Jason has spent more than twenty years mastering the principles of creating balanced flavour profiles in food. The skills needed to find harmony in high-quality ingredients in the kitchen are the same principles that apply to distilling exquisite spirits. Every chef has the same ingredients in their pantry, but the skill lies in how they balance and best express each flavour to create a unique outcome. This is the approach Jason uses to create Sheringham spirits.With appreciation of fine culinary experiences, we select botanicals that are abundant and in season. From sustainably foraged kelp from the Pacific Ocean to cherry blossoms and yuzu peel, our ingredients are of the highest quality and play an integral role in the overall expression of each spirit.We’re proud to partner with exceptional producers who share our passion for quality ingredients and thoughtful, sustainably-minded processes.Dakini Tidal Wilds: The winged kelp that lends our Seaside Gin and Akvavit their soft taste of the ocean is sustainably harvested by Dakini Tidal Wilds, run by our friend, Amanda Swiminer, a marine biologist based in Shirley, B.C.Westholme Tea Company: Our Beacon (Kazuki) Gin is made using green tea leaves and flowers grown by Westholme Tea Company, Canada’s first (and only) commercial organic tea grower, whose teas are authentic expressions of their Vancouver Island environment.Sirene Chocolate: Our deliciously decadent chocolate liqueur is made using the byproducts of Sirene Chocolate’s artisanal chocolate, giving the shells and husks of the cacao bean new life.The Stick in the Mud Coffee House: A roastery and cafe located in Sooke, B.C, The Stick in the Mud provides us with the coffee beans we use to make our popular Coffee Liqueur.Victoria Lavender Farm: The lavender in our Seaside Gin is grown in Sidney, B.C., where for decades Alan Mayfield has grown lavender of consistently exceptional quality.We’re inspired by our spectacular setting. Nestled in the rugged island landscape we call home, our distillery pays tribute to our environment by selecting quality seasonal ingredients, thoughtfully crafting each spirit’s flavor profile, and championing sustainable practices. Business sustainability is crucial to help our world today and ensure that future generations can also thrive.Sustainable business practices consider and give back to the environment in all areas of the business through products, resources, processes, goal setting, accountability, and measurable actions. We’re just getting started.We are a signatory of The Climate PledgeWe are BC Green Business certified (Green Level)We are Surfrider ApprovedWe have Biosphere Committed designationWe are using a water capturing and recycling process in our distilleryWe’re are developing products from bi-products of our ingredient and production processes

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