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Award-winning single malt whisky
Caledonian whisky is crafted by a Scots trio rich in expertise. Whiskymaker Dr. Graeme Macaloney boasts a PhD in Fermentation Engineering. Mike Nicolson is a third-generation Master Distiller, and the late, great Dr. Jim Swan was a whisky maturation expert who helped select distillers around the world develop award-winning drams.
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Civilized craft beer
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Adapting to COVID-19, and beyond
To order whisky, beer, hand sanitizer and merchandise, visit , call 778-401-0410, or email shop@macaloneydistillers.com. Locals can pick up orders seven days a week at the brewery/distillery conveniently located just off Glanford Ave., overlooking the Patricia Bay Highway at Royal Oak Drive, . The store offers free deliveries in Greater Victoria for orders over $50. DonB次元官网网址檛 forget to pick up some hand sanitizer, a collaboration between the Caledonian and Goldstream distilleries! The bar serving Twa Dogs draft beer re-opens with appropriate social distancing on Friday, May 29.
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