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Barrelling Tide Distillery · Port Williams, Nova Scotia

Every tidehas a story.

Award-winning craft spirits, liqueurs and canned cocktails from the Annapolis Valley, overlooking the tidal river that flows into the Bay of Fundy.

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Call (902) 542-1627. Open year round, every day but Monday.

5 Fathom Dark RumTide GinWindward Whisky

The tide comes in twice a day

Every tide has a storyAnnapolis Valley, Nova ScotiaHandcrafted in small batchesOpen year round75% of our spirits and 100% of our liqueurs have won awardsCanada wide shipping

The shelf

Pour from the source.

Tap a bottle for the story, the awards and the sizes. Prices in CAD as listed on the Barrelling Tide shop on 2026-10-16. Checkout happens on their shop.

Awards and accolades

The tide chart of medals

75% of their spirits and 100% of their liqueurs have won awards. Here are all 57 on their awards page, by year. Tap a year to see what came in.

20182019202020212022202320242025
  • Gold
  • Silver
  • Bronze
  • Other honours

2023

  • 5 Fathom Dark RumGold at the 2023 New York International Spirits Competition
  • 5 Fathom Dark RumWorld's Best Contemporary & Botanical at the 2023 World Rum Awards
  • 5 Fathom Dark RumSilver at the 2023 London Spirits Competition
  • 5 Fathom Dark RumGold at the 2023 World Rum Awards
  • 5 Fathom Dark RumGold w/ Distinction & Best in Class Traditional Rum at the 2023 Canadian Artisan Spirit Competition
  • 5 Fathom Dark RumBronze at the 2023 MLSA Spirits Competition
  • Tide GinGold at the 2023 MLSA Spirits Competition
  • Tide GinSilver at the 2023 New York International Spirits Competition
  • Tide GinSilver at the 2023 San Francisco World Spirits Competition
  • Tide GinGold at the 2023 London Spirits Competition
  • Tide GinSilver at the 2023 World Gin Awards
  • Windward WhiskySilver at the 2023 London Spirits Competition
  • Windward WhiskyGold at the 2023 Canadian Artisan Spirit Competition
  • Windward WhiskySilver at the 2023 World Whiskies Awards
  • Windward WhiskyBronze at the 2023 Canadian Whisky Awards
  • Blueberry LiqueurBronze at the 2023 New York International Spirits Competition

5 Fathom Dark Rum

Since its release in 2018, 5 Fathom has become a fan favourite and earned recognition on the world stage. It was awarded Bronze at the 2025 Canadian Artisan Spirit Competition and named World's Best at the 2023 World Rum Awards.

Tide Gin

Tide Gin has been the signature spirit since they opened in 2016, and it's also the most awarded. In 2023 alone it earned Gold at the London Spirits Competition, and Silver at both the World Gin Awards and the San Francisco World Spirits Competition.

Windward Whisky

Released in 2021, Windward Whisky earned four major accolades in 2023: Silver at the London Spirits Competition, Gold at the Canadian Artisan Spirit Competition, Silver at the World Whiskies Awards and Bronze at the Canadian Whisky Awards. Another Silver followed at the 2025 World Whiskies Awards.

Our story

Named for the highest tides in the world

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Low tide

The highest tides in the world, seen here twice a day.

  1. 01

    Barrelling Tide Distillery is an award-winning craft distillery located in Nova Scotia's beautiful Annapolis Valley.

  2. 02

    Overlooking a tidal river that flows into the Bay of Fundy, our name is inspired by the rise and fall of the world's highest tides, seen here twice a day.

  3. 03

    At Barrelling Tide, spirits and liqueurs are handcrafted in small batches using locally sourced ingredients and a quality-over-quantity approach.

  4. 04

    That story begins with thoughtfully sourced ingredients and continues through each step of the distilling process. No two batches are exactly the same, much like the tides themselves.

  5. Every tide has a story.

    This is ours, and we’re proud to be part of yours.

Cocktail recipes

Shake it up.

Chai Spiced Vodka Cran

Chai Spiced Vodka Cran

  • 1 oz Tide Vodka
  • 1.5 oz Cranberry Liqueur
  • 1 oz Chai Simple Syrup
  • 1/4 oz Lemon Juice
  • Top with Soda Water
  • 1 Cinnamon Stick
  • Fresh or Frozen Cranberries
Full recipe
Caramel Apple

Caramel Apple

  • 1.25 oz SPSCo. Sour Apple
  • 1.25 oz SPSCo. Butterscotch Schnapps
  • 6-7 oz Apple Cider
  • 1 Green Apple
  • Caramel Syrup
Full recipe
Pumpkin Spiked Coffee

Pumpkin Spiked Coffee

  • 1 oz Tide Vodka
  • 0.5 oz Javalley Coffee Liqueur
  • 0.5-1 oz Pumpkin Spice Simple Syrup (to taste)
  • 1 oz Milk (or milk substitute)
  • Top with Iced Coffee
  • Whipped Cream
Full recipe
Jolly Rancher

Jolly Rancher

  • 0.5 oz Tide Vodka
  • 1.5 oz SPSCo. Sour Raspberry
  • 0.25 oz Lime Juice
  • Cranberry Juice
  • 7UP
  • Sour Jolly Rancher Gummies
Full recipe
Lemon Iced Tea

Lemon Iced Tea

  • 2 oz Lemon Drop
  • Lemonade
  • Iced Tea
  • Dried Lemon Wheel
Full recipe
Creamsicle

Creamsicle

Dairy and lactose free

  • 1 oz Tide Vodka
  • 1/2 oz Vanilla Syrup
  • Orange Pop
  • 1/2 oz Soy Creamer
Full recipe
Floradora

Floradora

  • 1 oz Tide Gin
  • 1 oz Raspberry Liqueur
  • 1/2 oz Lime Juice
  • Top with Ginger Ale
Full recipe
Peachy Tonic

Peachy Tonic

  • 1/2 oz Tidal Run
  • 1 1/2 oz SPSCo. Peach Schnapps
  • 1/2 oz Lemon Juice
  • Top with Tonic
Full recipe
Rhubarb "Cosmo"

Rhubarb "Cosmo"

  • 1 oz Tide Vodka
  • 2 oz Rhubarb Liqueur
  • 1 oz Cranberry Juice
  • 1/2 oz Lime Juice
  • Top with Soda Water
Full recipe
Raspberry Gin Fizz

Raspberry Gin Fizz

  • 0.5 oz Tide Gin
  • 1.5 oz Raspberry Liqueur
  • 0.5 oz Simple Syrup
  • Club Soda
  • Raspberries
Full recipe
Blue Fizz

Blue Fizz

  • 1 oz Tide Vodka
  • 0.5 oz Blue Raspberry Syrup
  • 0.25 oz Lime Juice
  • 7UP
  • Cotton Candy
Full recipe
Peach Lemonade

Peach Lemonade

  • 1.5 oz Street Party Peach Schnapps
  • Lemonade
  • 7UP
  • Peach Slices
  • Lemon Slices
Full recipe

Open year round

Come to the tasting room.

$12

Cocktail flight

Grab a friend and swing by for our rotating cocktail flights, which highlight our Street Party spirits, award-winning spirits, liqueurs and RTDs. $12 each.

$12

Distillery tour

Go behind the scenes and learn how world class spirits are made, with a guided tour from the team. It includes a complimentary tasting. $12 per person, and only one person needs to book.

$20

Tour + flight

The bundle: a guided tour and a cocktail flight, $20 per person.

Just want to stop in? Complimentary tastings are offered during retail hours, and the staff will find the perfect drink for you. All participants must be 19+.

Hours

1164 Parkway Dr, Port Williams, NS B0P 1T0

  • Sunday11am - 6pm
  • MondayClosed
  • Tuesday11am - 6pm
  • Wednesday11am - 6pm
  • Thursday11am - 6pm
  • Friday11am - 6pm
  • Saturday11am - 6pm
Call to book (902) 542-1627Get directions

Email distillery@barrellingtidedistillery.com. To cancel or reschedule a booking, call the distillery.

The Barrelling Tide tasting room with barrels on the wallCocktail flights lined up at the barGuests with their tasting samples