Distillerie Côte Des Saints

What Distillerie Côte Des Saints does

Distillerie Côte Des Saints is a craft distillery located in Mirabel, Quebec, north of Montreal, founded in 2015-2016 and structured as a non-profit. The company produces whisky, gin, and liqueurs from locally grown Quebec barley, operating a vertically integrated field-to-bottle model anchored by a custom-built facility with Scottish-inspired architecture, custom copper stills, and water from an artesian well. Head Distiller Matt Strickland, recruited internationally with a Scotland-based background, and Master Blender Gordon Steele oversee production.

The product portfolio spans a flagship Premium whisky series, the Cask Strength series (Sherry Oloroso and Premium variants), a Prestige collection, and seasonal gins and liqueurs. A cask program deploying 30+ cask varieties, including Sherry Oloroso, Moscatel, port, cognac, and bourbon, drives aged-stock differentiation. The Cask Strength Premium was named Best Canadian Whisky at the International Wine & Spirit Competition (IWC) 2024, providing third-party validation in a category dominated by larger incumbents.

Revenue is generated through direct-to-consumer channels, including distillery tours and tastings ($26-40 per visit), on-site retail, the CDS Whisky Club membership program with annual cask releases, and corporate and private event venue rentals, supplemented by wholesale distribution through the Société des alcools du Québec (SAQ) and other provincial networks. The site operates with deliberately limited boutique hours (noon to 4pm daily), indicating a small-scale, experience-driven commercial model optimized for premium positioning rather than volume distribution.

Name

Distillerie Côte Des Saints

Legal name

Côte des Saints

Website

https://cotedessaints.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2016

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Distillerie Côte Des Saints is a Quebec craft distillery in Mirabel producing whisky, gin, and liqueurs from locally grown barley through a vertically integrated field-to-bottle model, selling direct-to-consumer via tours, retail, and a membership club.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Craft Distillery Spirits

NAICS

Distilleries (312140), Distilleries (31214), Beer, Wine, and Liquor Retailers (445320)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Spirits Distilling & Brands (CRADAIAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Distilleries (Tasting Rooms) (THAFALAG), Spirits Retail & Whiskey Shops (Off-Premise) (CRANAAAD), Mixed Alcohol Specialty Retail (Beer/Wine/Spirits Combined) (CRANABAH), Spirits Distillery Tours & Tastings (Whiskey, Rum, Gin, Vodka) (THAJAGAF)

Keywords

• Craft distillery spirits
• Single malt whisky
• Artisanal gin production
• Barrel aged liqueurs
• Field to bottle distilling

Headquarters

HQ city

Mirabel

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, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Spirits Sales: Direct sales of whisky (single malt in multiple series: Premium, Prestige, Cask Strength, Exclusive), gin (Premium Gin, Gin Navy Strength, Gin Boréal), and liqueurs (Mint Liqueur, Cacao Liqueur) through on-site boutique and SAQ retail stores. Limited quantities available for Prestige and Cask Strength series.
2. Distillery Visits and Tastings: Guided tours of the distillery lasting approximately one hour, with tastings of gins and liqueurs or whisky selections. Adults: $26-39.95 CAD tx incl. Exclusive barrel cellar tours available for groups at $95+ per person.
3. Event Venue Rental: Conference room and tasting room available for private events including business meetings, board meetings, and cocktail receptions. Conference room accommodates up to 20 people; adjacent tasting room allows up to 40 for combined events.
4. CDS Whisky Club Membership: Free membership program offering priority access to limited vintage releases, exclusive pre-sale opportunities, and tasting notes updates. Revenue generated through product purchases by members.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Distillerie Côte Des Saints produces craft single malt whisky, gin, and liqueurs on a vertically integrated field-to-bottle basis in Mirabel, Quebec. The portfolio includes three gin varieties (Premium Gin, Gin Boréal, Gin Navy Strength), two liqueurs (Nuage de menthe, Soupçon de cacao), and multiple single malt whisky series (Premium, Prestige Single Barrel, Cask Strength), with on-site sales, guided distillery visits, and tasting experiences.

Product overview

Distillerie Côte Des Saints is a craft distillery located in Mirabel, Quebec, producing whisky, gin, and liqueurs from locally grown barley. The product portfolio includes three gin varieties (Premium Gin, Gin Navy Strength, and Gin Boréal), two liqueurs (Nuage de menthe and Soupçon de cacao), multiple single malt whisky series (Premium, Prestige Single Barrel, and Cask Strength), plus whisky club membership, distillery tours, and event venue rental services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• CDS Whisky Club: Member club offering priority access to limited edition whisky cuvées, tasting notes updates, and exclusive releases

Products and services

• Premium Gin Triple-distilled craft gin made from Quebec barley, featuring botanicals including juniper, pine, lime peel, cardamom, and rosemary. Known for its opalescent veil when chilled. Targeted at craft gin consumers.
• Gin Boréal Gin made entirely from Quebec-sourced botanicals, featuring delicate forest notes that preserve the spirit of the grain with a touch of sugar. Targeted at terroir-focused gin drinkers.
• Gin Navy Strength High-proof gin (57.1% alcohol) inspired by British Navy tradition, made with Quebec barley neutral alcohol, highlighting juniper, pine, and citrus notes. Awarded 96% score and double gold medal at NYISC 2022 and Gold at Gin Masters London 2022.
• Nuage de menthe Mint liqueur made from 100% barley-based alcohol distilled on-site, featuring selected mint varieties infused and distilled to preserve freshness and complexity. Targeted at liqueur enthusiasts.
• Soupçon de cacao Chocolate liqueur made with Peruvian cacao beans imported from small local cooperatives, infused in barley neutral alcohol distilled twice on site. Targeted at craft liqueur consumers.
• Whisky Single Malt Série Premium Blended single malt whisky from Bourbon and Sherry Oloroso casks, producing around 4500 bottles per batch. First lot produced 4500 numbered bottles. Sold at distillery and selected SAQ stores. Targeted at single malt whisky enthusiasts.
• Whisky Single Malt Série Prestige (Single Barrel) Limited edition single barrel whiskies selected by master blender Gordon Steele, including Sherry Oloroso, Porto Tawny, and Pedro Ximenez varieties. Bottles are numbered and available in limited quantities at the distillery or via private import.
• Whisky Single Malt Sherry Oloroso Série Cask Strength Cask strength single malt whisky from Sherry Oloroso barrels, undiluted to express full aromatic qualities. Awarded Best Canadian Whisky at International Whisky Competition 2024. Targeted at premium whisky collectors.
• Whisky Single Malt Pedro Ximenez Série Cask Strength Cask strength single malt whisky aged in Pedro Ximenez sherry barrels, slightly peated, presented at natural cask strength. Targeted at connoisseur whisky collectors.
• Distillery Visit & Tasting Guided one-hour tours of the Mirabel distillery including visits to the stills and barrel cellar, with tastings of gins, liqueurs, and whiskies. Exclusive barrel cellar tours offered for groups of 8-14 at $95+ per person. Targeted at tourists and spirits enthusiasts.
• Event Venue Rental (Conference and Tasting Room) Conference room accommodating up to 20 people and adjacent tasting room accommodating up to 40 people for business meetings, board meetings, and cocktail receptions. Targeted at corporate event planners.

Quantifiable outcome

• Best Gin Distillery in Quebec 2020 and 2022 - New York International Spirits Competition
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Domaine Roy & filsminorOthers · 2 March 2022Oregon winery visit to Côte des Saints distillery. Domaine Roy & fils produces pinot noir and chardonnay in Dundee, Oregon. Managing partners Alain Plamondon (General Manager), Robert Roy (Partner), and Marc-Andrée Roy (President) visited the distillery. Represents cross-industry networking between North American premium spirit and wine producers rather than formal business partnership.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Emerging players

• Corsair Distillery: U.S. craft distillery in Nashville/Tennessee producing whisky, gin and rum with experimental barrel programs. Comparable as a craft spirits peer relevant for talent benchmarking (Head Distiller Matt Strickland's prior employer) and craft cask program approach.

Direct peers

• Cirka Distillerie: Quebec craft distillery in Granby producing whisky and gin with on-site maturation and a tasting room. Directly comparable as a Quebec craft distillery with overlapping SKU mix and SAQ + DTC channels.
• Kinsip House of Fine Spirits: Ontario craft distillery producing whisky, gin, vodka and rum with on-site production. Comparable Canadian craft spirits producer with overlapping product portfolio and DTC / provincial distribution model.
• Shelter Point Distillery: British Columbia craft distillery producing single malt whisky with field-to-glass vertical integration on Vancouver Island. Comparable craft single malt producer with similar provenance storytelling and limited-edition releases.
• Domaine Pinnacle: Quebec craft distillery based in Frelighsburg producing whisky, gin, vodka and liqueurs. Comparable in product mix (whisky + gin + liqueurs), Quebec regional positioning, DTC and SAQ distribution, and craft single malt ambitions.
• Glen Breton Rare: Atlantic Canada's only single malt whisky distillery (Nova Scotia). Closely comparable as a small-scale craft single malt producer in Canada competing in the same single malt category.
• Distillerie St-Germain: Quebec craft distillery producing whisky, gin and other spirits in the Laurentians. Closely comparable craft producer in the same province with overlapping product categories and on-site tasting room.

Broad incumbents

• Corby Spirit and Wine: Canadian-listed spirits company marketing premium Canadian whisky, gin and liqueur brands through provincial distributors including SAQ. Comparable as a broader incumbent occupying shelf space and pricing tiers that Côte des Saints competes against.
• Pernod Ricard: Global spirits major with extensive whisky, gin, and liqueur portfolios including Chivas, Jameson and The Glenlivet. Comparable as a broad incumbent whose premium single malt activity sets competitive benchmarks for craft producers.
• Diageo Canada: Global spirits giant with significant Canadian operations across whisky, gin, vodka and liqueurs. Comparable as a broader incumbent shaping category dynamics, distribution, and pricing benchmarks that Côte des Saints must compete against.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses2 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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