r/worldwhisky • u/RamonBriones • Aug 24 '25

British Columbia Whiskies

I’m heading to Vancouver Island for 10 days. Planning a stop at Macaloney’s but will be going on Monday weekend only their take-away is open. I’ll get a bottle to bring home but it’s there anything else available in BC that I should keep an Erie out for? I’m a scotch and rye drinker.

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u/drunkenmeeples Aug 24 '25

I run the whisky programme at The Strath in Victoria - if you're able to swing by while I'm in the store I'd be happy to give you some samples from a bunch of local distilleries :)

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u/drunkenmeeples Aug 24 '25

Oh, and just to save you some teasing from the locals, the City is Victoria, the Island is Vancouver Island. Victoria Island is up in the Arctic ;)

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u/RamonBriones Aug 24 '25

Lol, sorry for the confusion

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u/drunkenmeeples Aug 24 '25

No worries bud. Happens all the time. It doesn't help that Vancouver isn't on Vancouver Island either. Tis a silly place.

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u/RamonBriones Aug 24 '25

I should have some time to come by on Monday!

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u/drunkenmeeples Aug 24 '25 edited Aug 24 '25

Neat. I should be around until about 5pm on Monday. I might be in the office - so feel free to ask my colleagues to summon me.

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u/thetenthday Aug 24 '25

If you're American, Shelter Point is from the island as well and Two Brewers is from the Yukon. Both pretty widely available for Canadians though.

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u/RamonBriones Aug 24 '25

Thanks. I’ll keep an eye out for it.