Sheringham Distillery: Langford, British Columbia
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Sheringham Distillery is a craft distillery on Vancouver Island in British Columbia, Canada, listed at Langford. It is best known for gin and other spirits made with West Coast ingredients.
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Sheringham at a glance
Distillery fact | Verified detail |
|---|---|
Producer / distillery | Sheringham |
Country and region | British Columbia, Canada |
Ownership / operator | Founded by Jason and Alayne MacIsaac |
History or founding | The distillery was founded by Jason and Alayne MacIsaac. According to the distillery's own Our Story page, they gradually built their first distillery in their garage at home in… |
Whisky identity | Vancouver Island gin and spirits maker; a regular whisky range is not confirmed |
Visiting | Check the producer's current website for tours, visitor access and bookings. |
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The founders
The distillery was founded by Jason and Alayne MacIsaac. According to the distillery's own Our Story page, they gradually built their first distillery in their garage at home in Shirley, a small town on southern Vancouver Island whose original name was Sheringham. The company is named after it.
Alayne MacIsaac is co-founder and chief executive officer and leads strategy, brand and sales. Jason MacIsaac is co-founder and master distiller. He is a classically trained chef who spent years cooking in kitchens in Canada and abroad before distilling.
The story so far
The distillery says its aim from the start was to make finely crafted spirits that evoke a strong sense of place. Its glass bottles recall the prohibition era moonshine bottles Jason found near the site of a local historical still. Every bottle is embossed with a sailboat that recalls Favorite, a schooner that once sailed the Salish Sea.
The distillery says Alayne has spent more than a decade growing it from a small family business into an internationally recognised spirits brand.
The range
Its spirits include Seaside Gin, made with winged kelp harvested from the waters near the west coast of Vancouver Island, a coffee liqueur and a vodka. Check the official website for the current range, which is led by gin and liqueurs rather than whisky.
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What makes Sheringham distinctive?
Vancouver Island gin and spirits maker; a regular whisky range is not confirmed
Sheringham whisky bottle and expression comparison
Bottle / expression | Age | ABV | Cask maturation / notes |
|---|---|---|---|
No confirmed regular whisky bottle to compare | NAS / varies | Check label | Vancouver Island gin and spirits maker; a regular whisky range is not confirmed |
These expressions are documented or historical references, not a live shop catalogue. Check the official producer for current age, ABV, release date and stock.
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Frequently asked questions about Sheringham
Where is Sheringham?
British Columbia, Canada.
Who is behind Sheringham?
Founded by Jason and Alayne MacIsaac.
What is special about Sheringham?
Vancouver Island gin and spirits maker; a regular whisky range is not confirmed.
Which whisky expressions are documented?
There is no confirmed regular mature whisky expression in the existing research.
Can you visit Sheringham?
Check the current distillery website for tours and opening arrangements before travelling.
Sources and editorial checks
Whisky Clan retains the original history and sources above. Ownership, whisky range and visitor conditions may change.
Image note: the cover is an illustrative whisky photograph from the Whisky Clan library, not a photograph of these distillery premises or official product packaging.
Editorial caution: no specific regularly available mature whisky bottle has been confirmed from this guide's source material.
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Cover photograph: Sheringham Distillery's actual copper pot stills and industrial production hall on Vancouver Island. Source: Sheringham Distillery photography at Yushiin Labo. Reuse rights have not been independently confirmed.
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