Distillerie du Fjord

What Distillerie du Fjord does

Distillerie du Fjord is a privately held, family-owned craft distillery founded in 2016 in Saint-David-de-Falardeau, Quebec, by three generations of the Bouchard family (Serge, Benoît, and Jean-Philippe). It operates as the first legal micro-distillery in the Saguenay-Lac-Saint-Jean region, producing artisanal gins and spirits from hand-picked boreal forest botanicals such as balsam fir buds, dune pepper, sweetgale, pinewood nard, Labrador tea, and organic juniper berries, using copper pot distillation and botanical maceration. The core product portfolio centers on the flagship Km12 gin family (Original, Cucumber, Maple), the premium Gin 48 Chemin Price (48% ABV), a boreal spiced rum, blueberry eau-de-vie and oak-aged brandy, and two liqueurs under the Lily sub-brand (Labrador Tea and Wild Mint), complemented by a ready-to-serve cocktail line co-developed under the Amour Liquide partnership.

The business operates a hybrid revenue model combining wholesale distribution through the SAQ (Société des alcools du Québec) network — the exclusive in-province retail channel for spirits — with direct-to-consumer sales at its on-site distillery store, seasonal gin bar, and pizzeria. Ancillary revenue streams include guided tours ($22 adult / $10 child), branded merchandise, glassware, bar accessories, herbal teas, and boreal spices sold through an online storefront (alcoholic beverages cannot be shipped directly to Quebec consumers due to provincial regulations). International distribution is handled through channel partners in France (Arvida-Signé Québec), Belgium (Saveurs Internationales), and Singapore (Ginealogy). Customers are split between Quebec-based gin and spirit enthusiasts, regional tourists visiting the Saguenay-Lac-Saint-Jean area, and ready-to-drink cocktail consumers, with the company also serving B2B demand through festival presence and craft trade partnerships.

The company has achieved sustained international recognition, including awards at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition (2017, 2026 Double Gold), New York International Spirits Competition (2017), Singapore World Spirits Competition (2019), Canadian Artisan Spirit Competition (2019), London World Gin Awards (2021), and IWSC Gold Medal (2024). It employs 5 permanent staff supplemented by approximately 6 seasonal workers for botanical harvesting, occupies a purpose-built facility that was doubled in 2022, and generates revenue from a product catalog priced between $38 and $64 CAD per bottle at retail.

Name

Distillerie du Fjord

Legal name

Distillerie du Fjord

Website

https://distilleriedufjord.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2016

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Distillerie du Fjord is a family-owned Quebec craft distillery producing artisanal boreal-forest gins, spirits, and ready-to-serve cocktails, selling primarily through SAQ retail and on-site experiential channels.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Craft Distilled Spirits

NAICS

Distilleries (31214), Distilleries (312140), Wine and Distilled Alcoholic Beverage Merchant Wholesalers (424820)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Spirits Distilling & Brands (CRADAIAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Craft Distilleries & Microdistilleries (THAFALAH), Spirits/Cocktail Bars Operated by Producers (THAFALAJ), Spirits Distillery Tours & Tastings (Whiskey, Rum, Gin, Vodka) (THAJAGAF), Craft & Specialty Beverage Wholesale (Local/Artisanal) (AFAIAGAH)

Keywords

• Craft gin production
• Artisanal distillery spirits
• Boreal botanical spirits
• Micro-distillery Quebec
• Ready-to-serve cocktails

Headquarters

HQ city

Saint-David-de-Falardeau

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Spirits Sales: Direct retail sales of spirits at distillery store. Spirits also distributed through SAQ network. Products include gin (Km12, Km12 Cucumber, Km12 Maple), rum, blueberry brandy, eau-de-vie, liqueurs (Lily Labrador Tea, Wild Mint Lily, Limoncello), and maple brandy liqueur.
2. Guided Tours and Tastings: Guided tours showcasing spirits manufacturing process, boreal forest ingredients, and tasting sessions. Adults $22, children 7-17 $10.
3. Gin Bar and Pizzeria: On-site gin bar with cocktails and outdoor terrace. Seasonal pizzeria in collaboration with Le Snack. Additional revenue streams including clothing, accessories, glassware, herbal teas, syrups, and specialty food items.
4. Ready-to-Serve Cocktails: Pre-mixed cocktails including Espresso Martini, Amaretto Sour, Negroni, Margarita, Daiquiri, Gin Fizz, Cosmo, Lilymonade, Falardeau's Mule, Smash, Gin & Tonic through Amour Liquide partnership. Distributed via SAQ.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Distillerie du Fjord is a craft micro-distillery that produces artisanal gins, rum, brandies, and liqueurs using hand-picked boreal forest botanicals sourced from the Saguenay-Lac-Saint-Jean region of Quebec. Its flagship product line, Km12 gin, is built on a proprietary botanical recipe and complemented by ready-to-serve cocktails, on-site tasting experiences (guided tours, gin bar), and a seasonal pizzeria, with spirits sold directly at the distillery, through the SAQ network across Quebec, and via international distribution partners in France, Belgium, and Singapore.

Product overview

Distillerie du Fjord is a craft distillery producing boreal forest-inspired spirits, primarily gins. The core product portfolio centers on the Km12 gin family (including Km12 Original, Cucumber, and Maple variants) and the premium Gin 48 Price Street. Additional spirits include blueberry brandy, maple brandy liqueur, Limoncello, and two liqueurs (Labrador Tea Lily and Wild Mint Lily). The distillery also offers ready-to-serve cocktails under the Amour Liquide partnership brand (Espresso Martini, Amaretto Sour, Negroni, Margarita, Daiquiri) plus branded cocktails like Gin Fizz, Lilymonade, Smash, Cosmo, Strawberry & Rhubarb Lemonade, and Falardeau's mule. Experiences include guided tours, a seasonal gin bar, and pizzeria. Non-alcoholic offerings include herbal teas, boreal spices, bar accessories, branded glassware, and apparel. Products are available at the distillery store, SAQ, and select international distributors.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Km12: Signature gin product line featuring boreal forest botanicals including balsam fir buds, dune pepper, pinewood nard, wild raspberry leaves, and sweetgale. Includes Km12 Original Gin, Km12 Cucumber Gin, and Km12 Maple Gin variants.
• Gin 48 Chemin Price
• Lily
• Amour Liquide

Products and services

• Gin Km12 Flagship 40% ABV gin featuring boreal forest botanicals including balsam fir buds, dune pepper, pinewood nard, wild raspberry leaves, sweetgale, and organic juniper berry. Sold at SAQ and the distillery store.
• Gin Km12 Cucumber Cucumber variant of Km12 gin combining the original boreal botanicals with fresh cucumber from Toundra greenhouses in Saint-Félicien, Lac-Saint-Jean.
• Maple Gin Km12 Maple gin blending Km12 gin with pure Quebec maple syrup sourced from the Roussel-Néron family's Érablière Au Sucre d'Or.
• Gin 48 Price Street Premium 48% ABV gin produced through fermentation of regional blueberry must, incorporating 48 hand-picked plants and flowers from north of the 48th parallel, with juniper from the North Shore.
• Rum Km12 Boreal spiced rum built on a cane juice rum base and infused with dune pepper, sweet fern, sweet clover, balsam poplar, Labrador tea, and Saskatoon berry.
• Blueberry brandy (eau-de-vie) 43% ABV blueberry eau-de-vie distilled from locally-made blueberry wine, with subtle notes of dried blueberries reminiscent of Italian grappa.
• Blueberry brandy (oak-aged) 43% ABV oak-aged blueberry brandy combining blueberry eau-de-vie with oak barrel aging for a round, complex spirit.
• Maple Brandy Liqueur 30% ABV liqueur blending oak-aged blueberry brandy with maple syrup, delivering rich, gourmet notes and a naturally sweet profile.
• Limoncello 25% ABV limoncello made from lemon peels repurposed from ready-to-drink cocktail production, reflecting circular-economy principles.
• Labrador Tea Lily Liqueur Labrador tea digestif liqueur with delicate fruity and eucalyptus notes, slight bitterness, and balsam poplar buds, wild raspberry leaves, and sumac. IWSC 2024 Gold Medal winner.
• Wild Mint Lily Liqueur Classic digestif reinvented with wintergreen and wild mint hand-picked in the boreal forest, with subtle mint aromas balanced against aromatic wintergreen notes.
• Amour Liquide ready-to-serve cocktails Partnership pocket-cocktail range including Espresso Martini, Amaretto Sour, Negroni, Margarita, and Daiquiri, produced with Distillerie du St. Laurent and Rose Simard of 1 ou 2 Cocktails. Distributed via SAQ.
• Guided distillery tour Discovery journey through the manufacturing process including distillery history, botanical interpretation, distillation demonstration, and guided tasting of spirits, available Thursday-Saturday at 1:15 PM by reservation. Adults $22, children 7-17 $10.
• Gin bar (on-site summer bar) Seasonal on-site gin bar serving cocktails on an outdoor terrace. Open Thursday-Saturday, 1:00 PM - 7:30 PM in summer.
• Distillery pizzeria Seasonal on-site pizzeria operated in collaboration with Le Snack snack bar in Saint-David-de-Falardeau, with take-out available. Open Thursday-Saturday, 3:30 PM - 7:30 PM in summer.

Quantifiable outcome

• First micro-distillery in Saguenay-Lac-Saint-Jean
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

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AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Amour LiquidecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023Partnership with Distillerie du St. Laurent and Rose Simard of 1 ou 2 Cocktails to produce ready-to-serve cocktails. Distillerie du Fjord joined to bring expertise to Amour Liquide brand. Products include Espresso Martini, Negroni, Margarita, Daiquiri, and Amaretto Sour.
• Le SnackminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration with snack bar in Saint-David-de-Falardeau to offer pizzas at the distillery during summer season. Take-out option available.
• Serres Toundra (Toundra Greenhouses)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCucumber supplier for Km12 Cucumber Gin. Located in Saint-Félicien, Lac-Saint-Jean. Promotes sustainable development through upcycled cucumbers used in production.
• Érablière Au Sucre d'Or (Roussel-Néron Family)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMaple syrup supplier for Km12 Maple Gin. Family-owned maple syrup producer providing pure Quebec maple syrup.
• SAQ (Société des alcools du Québec)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorExclusive retail distribution channel for spirits in Quebec. Spirits cannot be shipped directly to consumers due to provincial regulations.
• Arvida-Signé QuébecminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistribution partner for Km12 gin and Km12 Cucumber gin in France.
• Saveurs Internationales / International FlavorsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistribution partner for Km12 gin and Km12 Cucumber gin in Belgium.
• GinealogyminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistribution partner for Km12 gin in Singapore.
• Jonquière Addiction Treatment CenterminorOthersAnnual donation recipient since company inception. Despite operating in alcoholic beverage industry, company supports addiction treatment programs.
• Local Suppliers and ArtisansminorOthersVarious local partnerships: furniture from Anse-St-Jean, bottling line from Lévis manufacturer, promotional items and cocktail syrups from local businesses.
• Pista CoffeeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMontreal-based coffee roaster supplying espresso for Espresso Martini ready-to-drink cocktail.
• Ail du MoulinminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBlack garlic supplier from boreal zone. Products include black garlic paste and vinegar sold at distillery.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights10 records

Direct peers

• Eau Claire Distillery: Alberta-based craft distillery producing gin, vodka, and whisky with botanical-driven recipes; directly comparable Western Canadian craft spirits peer with similar SAQ-style provincial distribution model.
• Sheringham Distillery: Vancouver Island craft distillery producing gin and vodka with locally-sourced botanicals; comparable Canadian craft distilling peer with similar regional provenance and export ambitions.
• Dillon's Small Batch Distillers: Ontario craft distillery producing gin, vodka, and liqueurs using locally-sourced botanicals; comparable Canadian craft distilling peer with similar small-batch, terroir-driven product philosophy.
• Odd Society Spirits: British Columbia craft distillery producing gin, whisky, and liqueurs with a focus on local ingredients and small-batch production; comparable craft distilling peer with similar on-site tasting room model.
• Legend Distilling: BC craft distillery producing botanical-forward gin and spirits; comparable craft peer with similar on-site experiential offering (tasting room/bar) and small-batch positioning.
• Cirka Distilleries: Montreal-based craft distillery producing gin, whisky, and vodka with botanical-forward positioning; directly comparable Quebec craft spirits competitor with similar distribution through SAQ.
• Victoria Distillers: British Columbia craft distillery producing gin, whisky, and brandy with on-site tasting experiences; comparable Canadian craft distilling peer combining spirits production with tourism and cocktail bar.
• Distillerie du St. Laurent: Quebec craft distillery producing artisanal spirits; partner with Distillerie du Fjord in the Amour Liquide ready-to-serve cocktail brand, making it a closely aligned craft distilling peer with overlapping product and channel strategy.
• Fils du Roy: New Brunswick craft distillery producing gin and other spirits with similar small-batch, locally-sourced botanical positioning; comparable Canadian craft distilling peer operating outside Quebec.

Broad incumbents

• St-Germain (owned by Bacardi): Iconic elderflower liqueur brand distributed globally; relevant broad incumbent benchmark for the Lily liqueur line and global distribution scale that craft producers aspire to compete against.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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