Dixon's Distilled Spirits: History, Whisky Range and Visitor Guide
Dixon's Distilled Spirits is a working small craft distillery in Guelph, Ontario, with a range including vodka, gin and Canadian whisky. The operation emphasises local ingredients and visitor tastings.
Its Trickle Down whisky is a real age-stated rye release, not just a spirit project. The distillery continues to host a retail shop and bookable guided tours at its Elmira Road location.
In this guide
Distillery facts
History and key people
How the whisky is made
Verified bottles and historical editions
Awards and visitor information
Reader poll and FAQ
Sources and image credits
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Dixon's Distilled Spirits at a glance
Distillery history
Dixon's Distilled Spirits is a working small craft distillery in Guelph, Ontario, with a range including vodka, gin and Canadian whisky. The operation emphasises local ingredients and visitor tastings.
Its Trickle Down whisky is a real age-stated rye release, not just a spirit project. The distillery continues to host a retail shop and bookable guided tours at its Elmira Road location.
People and ownership
Dixon's Distilled Spirits team. Ownership and company details may change; historical owners do not automatically mean present-day shareholders.
Whisky production and cask maturation
Dixon's crafts spirits from grain sourced in Ontario. The Trickle Down Six Year Old is marketed as 100% Canadian rye whisky and is matured for six years in wood.
The reference bottling is 40% ABV in a 750ml bottle. Information from the actual bottle and producer should be used rather than assuming it shares a mash bill with the company's gin or vodka.
Dixon's Distilled Spirits whisky bottle range
The bottles below are genuine examples, including historic releases where noted. Whisky Clan has not personally tasted these whiskies for this guide.
Trickle Down 6 Year Old Rye Whisky
Six-year-old, 100% Canadian rye whisky at 40% ABV.
Trickle Down smaller bottle formats
Different sizes of the same core whisky, not separate recipes.
Pictured: Dixon's Trickle Down 6 Year Old Rye Whisky. This is an identifiable whisky release, not a generic tasting glass.
Awards and notable milestones
The distillery reports awards for its spirits, but individual whisky awards require confirmation for the Trickle Down bottling and judging year.
Visiting Dixon's Distilled Spirits
Book a tour and tasting at Unit 106, 355 Elmira Road North in Guelph. Listed shop hours are Monday 11.30am–4pm, Tuesday to Saturday 11.30am–6pm and Sunday closed; check before travelling.
Tour hours, current owners, release stock and availability can change. Always confirm before planning a visit.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is it?
355 Elmira Road North, Unit 106, Guelph, Ontario
When did the whisky operation begin?
Modern Guelph craft distillery
Who is behind the producer?
Dixon's Distilled Spirits team
Which bottles are associated with it?
Trickle Down 6 Year Old Rye Whisky, Trickle Down smaller bottle formats. Check historical versus current bottlings.
Can I visit?
Book a tour and tasting at Unit 106, 355 Elmira Road North in Guelph. Listed shop hours are Monday 11.30am–4pm, Tuesday to Saturday 11.30am–6pm and Sunday closed; check before travelling.
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Sources and image credits
Research checked 23 October 2026. Outbound sources and photograph credits appear at the bottom of the article.
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Whisky Clan researches whisky histories, production and bottles and welcomes verifiable reader updates.
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