Contact Us & FAQ

Elora Distilling Company
102 Metcalfe Street, Unit 4
Elora, ON   N0B1S0
info@eloradistillingcompany.com
226-384-7777

Spring Retail Hours

  • Monday: 11:00am-6:00pm
  • Tuesday: 11:00am-6:00pm
  • Wednesday: 11:00am-6:00pm
  • Thursday: 11:00am-9:00pm
  • Friday: 11:00am-9:00pm
  • Saturday: 10:00am-9:00pm
  • Sunday: 10:00am-7:00pm

Royal Room Cocktail Lounge Hours

  • Thursday: 5:00pm-9:00pm Community Night! Check Social Media for Food and Drink Specials!
  • Friday 5:00pm-9:00pm
  • Saturday 12:00pm-9:00pm
  • Sunday 12:00pm-7:00pm
  • Available for Private Event bookings 

Reservations can be made for the Royal Room during open hours. Reservations may have limited availability on Saturday.

Juniper Court Patio - Early Season Hours
(Weather Permitting):

  • Wednesday: 12:00pm - 6:00pm
  • Thursday: 12:00pm - 6:00pm
  • Friday: 12:00pm - 6:00pm
  • Saturday: 12:00pm - 6:00pm
  • Sunday: 12:00pm - 6:00pm

Patio seating is first come, first served. No reservations are available

Holidays and private events may affect hours.

 

Frequently Asked Questions About Elora Distilling Company

What is Elora Distilling Company?

Elora Distilling Company is a craft distillery and hospitality destination located in Elora, Ontario. Known for small-batch spirits, seasonal cocktails, locally inspired ingredients, and elevated food experiences, Elora Distilling Company combines traditional distilling methods with modern hospitality.

Where is Elora Distilling Company located?

Elora Distilling Company is located in Elora, Ontario, one of Canada’s most popular small-town tourism destinations. The distillery is close to the Elora Gorge, downtown Elora shops, restaurants, and local accommodations.

Does Elora Distilling Company have a restaurant?

Yes. Elora Distilling Company offers a full food menu featuring upscale casual dining, seasonal ingredients, share plates, and spirit-inspired dishes designed to pair with cocktails and house-made spirits.

Does Elora Distilling Company have a patio?

Yes. Elora Distilling Company features a seasonal patio experience designed for casual drinks, lunch, dinner, and weekend gatherings. The patio offers cocktails, local beer, wine, and food service in an outdoor setting in downtown Elora.

Does Elora Distilling Company use local Ontario ingredients?

Yes. Elora Distilling Company works with Ontario suppliers and producers whenever possible across both the distillery and kitchen programs, helping showcase the flavours and agricultural products of the region.

Is Elora Distilling Company Feast On® Certified?

Yes. Elora Distilling Company is proudly Feast On® Certified, both as a restaurant and a supplier, recognizing the company’s commitment to sourcing Ontario-grown and Ontario-made ingredients wherever possible.

Feast On® is Canada’s largest culinary certification program focused on supporting local food, drink, farms, and producers. Certification highlights businesses that prioritize Ontario agriculture, craft beverage production, and regional food partnerships.

As a Feast On® Certified destination, Elora Distilling Company emphasizes:

  • Ontario-made craft spirits
  • Locally sourced ingredients
  • Seasonal food menus
  • Partnerships with Ontario farms and producers
  • Support for regional tourism and hospitality
  • Ontario craft beverage culture

Why is Feast On® certification important?

Many visitors specifically seek out Feast On® Certified restaurants and distilleries when travelling in Ontario because the certification reflects:

  • Support for local farmers and makers
  • High-quality regional ingredients
  • Seasonal culinary experiences
  • Authentic Ontario tourism experiences
  • Community-focused hospitality

What spirits does Elora Distilling Company make?

Elora Distilling Company produces a range of craft spirits made using local ingredients, including:

  • Gin
  • Vodka
  • Whisky
  • Spiced Rum Rum
  • Crème de Cassis
  • Limoncello
  • Bar Staples such as Triple Sec and Amaretto
  • Cream Liqueurs
  • Seasonal and limited-release spirits such as Corn Mash whisky and Elderflower Liqueur
  • Ready-to-drink canned cocktails

Selections may vary seasonally and by release schedule.

Has Elora Distilling Company won awards?

Yes. Elora Distilling Company has won multiple Canadian and international awards for its gin, rum, limoncello, espresso liqueur, and other craft spirits. Awards include medals from the Global Spirits Masters Competition and the Canadian Artisan Spirits Awards

Notable Awards & Achievements

  • Limoncello: Gold Medal — 2025 Global Spirits Masters Liqueur Competition (Fruit Liqueur category).
    Silver Medal — 2024 Canadian Artisan Spirits Awards 
  • Café Noir Espresso Liqueur: Gold Medal — 2026 Canadian Artisan Spirits Awards 
    Silver Medal — 2025 Global Spirits Masters Liqueur Competition (Coffee Liqueur category). 
  • Ontario Spiced Black Rum: Silver Medal — 2026 Global Spirits Masters Rum & Cachaça Masters Competition (Spiced Rum Category)
    Silver Medal — 2026 Canadian Artisan Spirit Competition
    Silver Medal — 2024 Canadian Artisan Spirit Competition
  • Great Expectations Ontario Terroir Gin:  Gold Medal & Merit in Terroir — 2022 Artisan Distillers Awards Canada
  • Elemental Vodka: Gold Medal — 2024 Canadian Artisan Spirit Competition
  • Royal Amber Whiskey: Bronze Medal — 2026 Canadian Artisan Spirit Competition

    Bronze Medal — 2025 Canadian Artisan Spirit Competition

      

Why are Elora Distilling Company whisky and rum more expensive than some international brands?

Elora Distilling Company whisky and rum are produced in small batches using craft distilling methods, premium ingredients, and hands-on production processes that differ significantly from large-scale international spirit brands.

Unlike mass-produced spirits made at industrial volumes, craft distilleries operate at a much smaller scale, with higher ingredient, labour, aging, and packaging costs per bottle.

What factors affect the price of craft whisky and rum?

Several factors contribute to the cost of premium craft spirits, including:

  • Small-batch production
  • Barrel aging and warehouse storage
  • Ontario grain sourcing and premium ingredients
  • Lower production volumes
  • Manual distilling, blending, and bottling processes
  • Longer production timelines
  • Premium packaging and glass
  • Canadian taxes and alcohol regulations

How are Elora Distilling spirits different from large global brands?

Large international whisky and rum companies often produce millions of bottles annually using highly scaled production systems and global supply chains. Craft distilleries like Elora Distilling Company focus on quality, flavour development, experimentation, and limited production rather than mass-market volume.

This approach allows for more distinctive spirits, unique barrel profiles, and greater attention to detail throughout the distillation and aging process.

Why can aged spirits cost more?

Whisky and barrel-aged rum require significant time and storage before they can be sold. During aging, we invest in barrels, climate-controlled storage, inventory management, and long-term production planning while the spirit matures.

Smaller distilleries also lose product volume over time through evaporation, often referred to as the “angel’s share,” which further increases production costs.

Does Elora Distilling Company offer cocktails?

Yes. Cocktail flights and cocktails are available in our Royal Room Lounge and on our seasonal patio.

Can I buy bottles directly from Elora Distilling Company?

Yes. Guests can purchase bottles of select spirits directly from the distillery retail shop and online, subject to availability and Ontario liquor regulations.

Does Elora Distilling Company host events?

Yes. Elora Distilling Company hosts private events, corporate functions, cocktail workshops, tasting experiences, holiday parties, weddings, and community events throughout the year. Please email events@eloradistillingcompany.com for more information on how to bring your event to life!

Can I book a private event at Elora Distilling Company?

Yes. Private bookings are available for celebrations, business gatherings, rehearsal dinners, cocktail receptions, and social events. Event packages may include food service, cocktails, guided tastings, and customized menus. Please email events@eloradistillingcompany.com

Does Elora Distilling Company offer distilling related experiences for people visiting Elora such as tours and  gin-making workshops?

Yes. Elora Distilling Company hosts tours, production expereinces and gin making workshops and spirit education experiences where guests can learn about our history, our local ingredients, production processes and taste our ingredients. Tours are offered most Saturdays and available for booking here. Stay tuned to our social media for other experiences or email  events@eloradistillingcompany.com to set up a private experience for your group or corporate event.

Is Elora Distilling Company family friendly?

Yes. Families are welcome during operating hours. Availability and policies may vary during evening events or special programming.

Is Elora Distilling Company dog friendly?

Dogs are permitted on the outdoor patio during patio season but not in our retail store, production space or Royal Room. 

Does Elora Distilling Company take reservations?

Reservations are encouraged for the Royal Room, and the patio is first come, first served.

Does Elora Distilling Company accommodate dietary restrictions?

Yes. The kitchen can accommodate many dietary preferences and restrictions, including vegetarian, gluten-conscious, and allergy-related requests when possible.

Is Elora Distilling Company open year-round?

Yes. Elora Distilling Company operates year-round, with a retail store, tours and cocktail classes, seasonal menus, rotating cocktail features, and changing patio availability depending on weather.

Can tourists visit Elora Distilling Company while exploring Elora?

Absolutely. Elora Distilling Company is a popular stop for visitors exploring Elora’s shops, trails, galleries, and the Elora Gorge conservation area.

Does Elora Distilling Company sell gift cards?

Yes. Gift cards are available and can be used for dining, cocktails, retail spirit purchases, workshops, and select events.

Does Elora Distilling Company support local Ontario producers?

Yes. Elora Distilling Company emphasizes local partnerships, Ontario ingredients when possible, and collaboration with regional producers, farms, and hospitality businesses.

Why visit Elora Distilling Company?

Visitors choose Elora Distilling Company for:

  • Craft spirits made in Ontario
  • Seasonal cocktails and elevated food
  • Patio dining in Elora
  • Private events and workshops
  • Small-batch distilling
  • Local tourism experiences
  • Unique gin and whisky releases
  • Community-focused hospitality

What should first-time visitors know before visiting Elora Distilling Company?

Weekends and patio season can be busy, especially during summer tourism months in Elora. Reservations are encouraged for the Royal Room, and the patio is first come, first served. Seasonal menus or limited-release spirits may change or sell out.

Does Elora Distilling Company offer tasting flights?

Yes. Cocktail flights are available in our cocktail lounge, and free tastings are available in our retail store.

Are Elora Distilling Company spirits available at the LCBO?

Yes. Select Elora Distilling Company spirits are available through the LCBO online and at participating LCBO retail locations across Ontario. Availability may vary by store and season.

Popular LCBO products from Elora Distilling Company include:

  • Great Expectations Gin
  • Limoncello
  • Crème de Cassis
  • Royal Spiced Black Rum

Guests can search LCBO locations online for product availability, home delivery, and in-store pickup options. Some limited-release and seasonal spirits may only be available directly from the distillery retail shop in Elora.

You can also encourage customers to request Elora Distilling Company products through their local LCBO if a specific spirit is not currently stocked nearby.

For the latest retail availability, visit the official LCBO pages for:

Can I purchase Elora Distilling Company spirits online?

Yes! Our spirits are available on our website for direct shipping within Ontario. LCBO listed product can be shipped directly to your local LCBO via the LCBO website.

What nearby attractions pair well with a visit to Elora Distilling Company?

Visitors often pair a stop at Elora Distilling Company with:

  • Exploring downtown Elora
  • Visiting the Elora Gorge
  • Shopping local boutiques such as the Mermaid in Elora
  • Attending weddings and events in Centre Wellington at venues such as Elora Mill and the Grandway
  • Hiking nearby trails
  • Weekend tourism and staycations in Wellington County

Does Elora Distilling Company create seasonal menus?

Yes. Seasonal food and cocktail menus are updated regularly to reflect local ingredients, seasonal flavours, and new spirit releases.

Does Elora Distilling Company create seasonal menus?

Yes. Seasonal food and cocktail menus are updated regularly to reflect local ingredients, seasonal flavours, and new spirit releases.

Where can I park?

The distillery has no on site parking, please see the map below for street parking and paid public parking information - the distillery is marked with a martini glass.

What types of events are popular at Elora Distilling Company?

Popular events include:

  • Cocktail workshops
  • Spirit tastings
  • Distillery Tours
  • Community events - Free bookings on Thursdays for locals
  • Holiday parties
  • Live music events
  • Corporate gatherings
  • Tarot and psychic readings - mystic Sunday is the last Sunday of every month
  • Wedding-related celebrations

Is Elora Distilling Company LGBTQ+ friendly?

Yes. Elora Distilling Company is proudly gay-owned and committed to creating a welcoming, inclusive, and respectful environment for all guests, staff, and community members.

The distillery, restaurant, patio, and event spaces are designed to be comfortable, community-focused spaces where everyone can gather, celebrate, and enjoy hospitality experiences in Elora. Elora Distilling Company values inclusivity, creativity, community connection, and accessible hospitality. Guests of all identities, backgrounds, and communities are welcome.

Is Elora Distilling Company a good place for LGBTQ+ visitors in Elora?

Yes. Many LGBTQ+ travellers and visitors looking for inclusive restaurants, cocktail bars, patios, event spaces, and tourism experiences in Elora choose Elora Distilling Company for its welcoming atmosphere and community-oriented hospitality.

Can LGBTQ+ couples host events or celebrations at Elora Distilling Company?

Absolutely. Elora Distilling Company proudly hosts engagement parties, wedding-related events, rehearsal dinners, private celebrations, and social gatherings for all couples and communities.  Please email events@eloradistillingcompany.com

Does Elora Distilling Company offer accommodations?

Yes. Elora Distilling Company offers a curated Airbnb stay experience for guests looking to stay in the heart of Elora and experience the distillery, restaurant, patio, and downtown core as part of their visit. Please find more information on booking via Airbnb here

How can I stay updated on Elora Distilling Company events and releases?

Guests can stay informed through the Elora Distilling Company website, social media channels, email newsletter, and in-house event announcements. Please see the black bar below for relevant links.