ABOUT US

“A 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”

Nova Scotia Spirit Co. was born in Pictou County, Nova Scotia in 2015. We create small batch spirits with flavour profiles that cater to the Nova Scotian palate. 

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. The branding came from a help wanted ad that was posted on our door in the early days:

A 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”.

Since its inception, Nova Scotia Spirit Co has been dedicated to producing exceptional spirits at an everyday price. It has crafted an internationally awarded portfolio of spirits, winning Gold Medals at San Francisco and New York International Spirits Competitions, as well as Double Gold Medals and Best of Category at the American Distilling Institute Judging of Craft Spirits and the Denver International Spirits Competition.

In 2017, Nova Scotia Spirit Co was ranked #13 on Canadian Business and PROFIT today’s STARTUP 50 list, highlighting Canada’s Top New Growth Companies. In 2018, the company continued to fuel its growth with the launch of Blue Lobster Vodka Soda and Painted Boat Lager.