Shelter Point Distillery - Ripple Rock Single Malt

Shelter Point Distillery sits on the eastern coast of Vancouver Island, drawing water from the pristine Tsolum River and growing its own barley on the 380-acre farm surrounding the distillery.

Ripple Rock Single Malt takes its name from the infamous underwater mountain in Seymour Narrows, once considered one of the most dangerous navigational hazards in the Pacific Northwest.

This Canadian single malt is crafted using floor-malted barley and distilled in traditional copper pot stills, reflecting the distillery's commitment to old-world methods in a distinctly West Coast setting. The whisky showcases the terroir of Vancouver Island, with maritime influences evident throughout.

Shelter Point ages its spirits in a combination of ex-bourbon barrels, allowing the coastal climate to shape maturation. The result is a whisky that balances cereal sweetness with subtle brininess, a character unique to island-aged spirits on this side of the Pacific.

For those seeking Canadian whisky beyond the typical rye-forward blends, Ripple Rock represents the growing movement of craft single malt production in British Columbia.

It offers accessibility for newcomers while providing enough complexity to engage experienced whisky drinkers looking to explore what the Canadian West Coast can produce.