Sheringham Distillery

What Sheringham Distillery does

Sheringham Distillery is a privately held, founder-owned craft distillery headquartered in Langford, British Columbia, on Vancouver Island, founded in 2015 by Jason (a private chef of 23+ years who serves as Master Distiller) and Alayne. The company produces small-batch spirits including five gins (flagship Seaside Gin featuring sustainably-harvested winged kelp, Beacon/Kazuki Gin made with local green tea and cherry blossom, Raincoast Gin, London Dry Gin, and limited-edition Stormwatcher), an Akvavit, Pacific Vodka, a grain-to-glass Canadian whisky aged a minimum three years in new American white oak, four liqueurs (Fresh Rhubarb, Fresh Lemon, Coffee, Sirene Chocolate), and small-batch bitters. Core technical differentiators are the use of locally foraged coastal botanicals (winged kelp and seaweed from Dakini Tidal Wilds) and the upcycling of production byproducts from partner producers — cacao husks from Sirene Chocolate and coffee beans from The Stick in the Mud — into specialty liqueurs.

The company's go-to-market combines a direct-to-consumer tasting room at the Langford facility, a Canada-wide e-commerce shop and a separate Shop USA storefront with U.S. shipping, plus wholesale distribution through Canadian retail liquor stores (BC Liquor and other provincial boards), restaurants, bars, and hotels. Consumer pricing is in the $35-56 per 750mL range for primary SKUs (e.g., Stormwatcher Gin at $56, Coffee Liqueur at $35). Marketing is content-led, centered on the Sheringham Stories blog, an email newsletter, and 50+ cocktail recipes co-developed with professional mixologists across Canada, with active social presence on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and Pinterest.

Sheringham has built brand equity through external recognition including the 2024 Country Winner and Gold Medal at the World Gin Awards (Fresh Lemon Liqueur), Best in Show at the 2018 Canadian Artisan Spirits Competition (Akvavit), 2019 BC Distilled Audience Favorite (Akvavit), and a 2017 Silver Medal at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition (Akvavit). The company is entirely founder-owned with no institutional capital disclosed, raised $1.2 million in May 2025 (investors undisclosed), and sources local materials from Westholme Tea Company and Dakini Tidal Wilds among others. Revenue is not publicly disclosed.

Name

Sheringham Distillery

Legal name

Sheringham Distillery

Website

https://sheringhamdistillery.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2015

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Sheringham Distillery is a Vancouver Island craft spirits producer founded in 2015, making small-batch gins, vodka, akvavit, whisky, and liqueurs using locally foraged coastal botanicals and upcycled byproducts, sold direct-to-consumer and through Canadian wholesale.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Craft Spirits

NAICS

Distilleries (312140), Beer, Wine, and Liquor Retailers (44532)

SIC

Beverages (2080), Wholesale-Beer, Wine & Distilled Alcoholic Beverages (5180)

akta.pro primary industry

Spirits Distilling & Brands (CRADAIAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Spirits Distillery Tours & Tastings (Whiskey, Rum, Gin, Vodka) (THAJAGAF), Liquor Stores (Off-Premise Spirits Retail) (CRANABAA)

Keywords

• Craft gin distillery
• Small-batch spirits
• Canadian whisky
• Artisanal liqueurs
• Vodka production

Headquarters

HQ city

Langford

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Direct Spirit Sales: Direct-to-consumer sales of gins, liqueurs, vodka, akvavit, and whisky through the distillery's tasting room and e-commerce platform with USA shipping capabilities
2. Wholesale Distribution: Distribution of products through retail liquor stores and restaurants/bars across Canada, with products available through the Where to Buy page

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Sheringham Distillery is a craft distillery on Vancouver Island that produces small-batch spirits including gin, vodka, akvavit, whisky, and liqueurs. Its portfolio features flagship Seaside Gin made with locally foraged winged kelp, alongside Beacon (Kazuki) Gin, Raincoast Gin, London Dry Gin, Stormwatcher (limited edition), Pacific Vodka, Canadian whisky, and liqueurs (Fresh Rhubarb, Fresh Lemon, Coffee, Sirene Chocolate). Products are sold direct-to-consumer via tasting room and e-commerce (including USA shipping), and through Canadian retail liquor stores and hospitality accounts.

Product overview

Sheringham Distillery is a craft distillery on Vancouver Island producing a portfolio of spirits including gins (Seaside Gin, Beacon/Kazuki Gin, Raincoast Gin, London Dry Gin, and limited edition Stormwatcher), aquavit (Akvavit), vodka (Pacific Vodka), whisky, and liqueurs (Fresh Rhubarb Liqueur, Fresh Lemon Liqueur, Coffee Liqueur, Sirene Chocolate Liqueur). The company also produces small-batch bitters. The gins serve as the core portfolio, with specialty liqueurs offering lower-ABV options for cocktails.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Seaside Gin Flagship gin featuring sustainably-harvested winged kelp foraged from Vancouver Island's coastline, delivering a smooth, versatile West Coast flavor profile with botanical depth. Targeted at craft gin enthusiasts and cocktail consumers.
• Beacon Gin (Kazuki Gin) Japanese-inspired gin featuring delicate cherry blossom, yuzu citrus, and local green tea leaves and flowers, offering a soft, romantic botanical profile. Aimed at gin enthusiasts interested in Japanese-inspired botanicals.
• Raincoast Gin Coastal gin featuring botanicals that embody the essence of Vancouver Island's coastal environment. Targeted at craft gin enthusiasts seeking regional provenance.
• London Dry Gin Classic London Dry gin with balanced juniper and citrus notes, offering a clean, luxurious velvety mouthfeel and crisp, dry finish. Aimed at traditional gin drinkers and bar programs.
• Stormwatcher Limited edition seasonal gin inspired by Pacific Northwest winters, naturally hued coastal grey with warming botanicals and bold depth at 43% ABV. Targeted at collectors and enthusiasts seeking seasonal releases.
• Akvavit West Coast interpretation of traditional Nordic aquavit with botanicals including caraway, dill, star anise, angelica, orris root, and sustainably-harvested winged kelp. Award-winning spirit targeted at aquavit enthusiasts and cocktail programs.
• Pacific Vodka Clean, smooth vodka retaining natural grain sweetness and peppery notes, serving as the base for white spirits and cocktails. Targeted at vodka consumers and as a base for liqueurs.
• Fresh Rhubarb Liqueur Low-ABV liqueur made with BC-grown rhubarb, star anise, and lemon skins, offering a fresh, tart, and subtly sweet summer profile. Targeted at cocktail enthusiasts and seasonal consumers.
• Fresh Lemon Liqueur Citrus liqueur crafted with gin base and premium lemons, delivering light, refreshing tartness gently sweetened for a sunny, sophisticated taste. Award-winning (Country Winner, Gold Medal — World Gin Awards 2024).
• Coffee Liqueur Semi-sweet liqueur made with premium coffee beans roasted by local café The Stick in the Mud, at 21.5% ABV, ideal for cocktails or coffee. Targeted at cocktail enthusiasts and coffee spirit drinkers.
• Sirene Chocolate Liqueur Dark chocolate liqueur produced in partnership with Victoria's Sirene Chocolate, using upcycled cacao husks and shells with notes of fruit, citrus, fudge, and leather at 25% ABV. Targeted at after-dinner and dessert cocktail consumers.
• Whisky Craft Canadian whisky made with BC grain (rye, wheat, malted barley), distilled in small batches and aged minimum three years in new American white oak barrels with notes of pepper, vanilla, cooked fruit, brown sugar, and leather at 45% ABV. Targeted at whisky enthusiasts.
• Bitters Small-batch bitters made using by-products from distillation, including Orange & Rosemary Bitters and Aromatic Bitters, crafted with Vancouver Island botanicals. Targeted at home bartenders and bar programs.

Quantifiable outcome

• Award-winning spirits including Country Winner at World Gin Awards 2024, Best in Show at Canadian Artisan Spirits Competition 2018, and multiple international competition medals

Named customers5 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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Feature3 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Sirene ChocolatecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerArtisan chocolate makers from Victoria, B.C. who provide cacao bean byproducts (shells and husks) from their ethically-sourced chocolate production. These byproducts are used by Sheringham to create their Sirene Chocolate Liqueur, exemplifying sustainable up-cycling in spirit production.
• Westholme Tea CompanycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal tea supplier providing green tea leaves and flowers for use in Sheringham's Kazuki (Beacon) Gin, supporting the distillery's commitment to local, regionally-sourced botanical ingredients.
• The Stick in the MudcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNeighborhood café that roasts premium coffee beans used in Sheringham's Coffee Liqueur production. The aroma of roasting beans inspired Jason's vision for the liqueur's flavor profile, creating a true local partnership product.
• Dakini Tidal WildsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSupplier of sustainably-harvested winged kelp foraged from the local Vancouver Island rugged coastline, used as a distinctive botanical in Seaside Gin.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Victoria Distillers: Vancouver Island craft distillery producing gin, vodka, whisky, and liqueurs with locally-sourced ingredients. Direct geographic peer in the British Columbia craft spirits space with overlapping product categories, DTC tasting room, and similar premium positioning.
• Odd Society Spirits: East Vancouver craft distillery producing small-batch gin, vodka, and liqueurs with culinary-inspired botanicals. Directly comparable as a BC craft distillery competing for similar on-premise and retail accounts with a chef-influenced product approach.
• Long Table Distillery: Vancouver craft distillery focused on small-batch gin, vodka, and liqueurs. Comparable BC-based craft producer with similar product portfolio, distribution model, and target customer base of premium spirit enthusiasts and hospitality venues.
• Eau Claire Distillery: Alberta-based craft distillery producing gin, vodka, and whisky with a tasting room and DTC sales. Comparable Canadian craft distillery at similar scale with parallel farm-to-bottle philosophy and award-winning product strategy.
• Dillon's Small Batch Distillers: Ontario craft distillery producing gin, vodka, whisky, and liqueurs with locally-sourced ingredients. Directly comparable in product mix, Canadian craft positioning, and use of regional botanicals to create distinctive flavor profiles.
• Shelter Point Distillery: BC-based distillery on Vancouver Island producing whisky, vodka, and gin with farm-distillery positioning. Comparable coastal BC producer with overlapping customer base, DTC tasting room, and grain-to-glass whisky program.
• Wayward Distillery: BC craft distillery producing gin, vodka, and liqueurs with culinary-inspired ingredients. Comparable small-batch craft producer in the same regional market with overlapping wholesale and DTC channels.
• Deep Cove Brewers & Distillers: Vancouver craft producer of gin and spirits with a tasting room and on-site retail. Comparable BC craft distillery with similar scale, DTC model, and premium craft positioning.
• Stalk & Barrel Distillery: Ontario craft distillery producing small-batch whisky, gin, and vodka with local grain sourcing. Comparable in scale and Canadian craft positioning with similar grain-to-glass philosophy and three-year whisky aging.

Emerging players

• Empirical Spirits: Copenhagen-based craft distillery producing unique botanical and grain spirits with culinary partnerships. Comparable as a small-batch craft producer emphasizing terroir-driven flavor profiles and chef-inspired production philosophy.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/sheringhamdistillery
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/sheringham-distillery
• Instagraminstagram.com/sheringhamdistillery
• Pinterestpinterest.ca/sheringhamdistillery
• Xx.com/SheringhamBC

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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