The results for the 2025 Canadian Artisan Spirit Competition are live.

The Canadian Artisan Spirit of the Year was awarded to Compass Distillers, based in Nova Scotia, for their Aperitivo. Sons of Vancouver took home Best in Class in the 100 per cent rye whisky category for their Realms of Rye – Release No. 01 ‘Citrus & Botanicals.’ Meanwhile, Distillerie Fils du Roy Inc. from New Brunswick won Best in Class in the absinthe category for their Coureilleuse Rosa.

Check out the full list of awards at artisandistillers.ca/2025-results.

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