Website: novascotiaspirits.com
From beautiful Stellarton in Pictou County, NS, comes the Nova Scotia Spirit Company, founded in 2015 by Alec Rice. “Small town, small batches, tall tales” is the company mantra, celebrating the communities that are the heartbeat of our region. The Nova Scotia Spirit Co. brand is inspired by and built for the Nova Scotian culture of kitchen parties, storytelling, good times with friends and family, and a laid-back lifestyle.
Nova Scotia Spirit Co. focuses on producing quality, small-batch spirits at an everyday price, and all products are vegan and gluten-free. The branding came from a help wanted ad that was posted on their door in the early days: “Commercial lobster fisherman from Ballantyne’s Cove Antigonish County is looking to hire a fisherman’s helper for the summer. Basic requirements: sober, alert, willing to learn.” This also gives the names to some of the company’s products, including Fishermans Helper White Rum, and Willing to Learn Gin.
Also part of the family is the Blue Lobster Vodka Soda line of ready to drink beverages, with such tempting flavours as Blueberry Lemon, Sour Cherry Lime, and Dragonfruit Guava. Many of these have no additional sugar added except what is in the fruit itself, and they’re ideal for relaxing on the patio on a warm spring day. Be sure to pop over to the NS Spirit Company’s booth and sample for yourselves!