Junction 56 Distillery
45 Cambria Street N5A 1G8 Stratford, ON, Canada

Have you tried our Apple Sour mix from Appleflats Foods yet? It's SO GOOD. Make making one of our favourite gin cocktails a freeze. J56 Gin + Appleflats Apple Sour mix + soda. So easy and so refreshing. ... We are giving away a bottle of Apple Sour for every 750ml bottle of J56 Gin you purchase at the store. (We are following provincial guidelines strictly.) Until supplies last.

We never lie. Gin [jin] (noun) Liquid happiness. See also: Awesome juice. Heaven in a glass.

Super swanky cocktail kits from The Bruce Hotel. AND... Enter the GIVEAWAY they’re launching today. See their latest post!!! #REPOST @brucestratford Time to mix things up (literally!) with our Specialty Cocktail Kits, available for pickup or delivery (within Stratford). Each kit makes enough for two drinks. It’s never been easier to mix your own specialty cocktail with infusions from our bartenders at The Bruce Hotel, and local spirits from @junction56distillery. Impress you...r roommate, neighbours, or cat with your backyard bartending skills, or just try a kit for a rainy-day activity indoors. Enjoy happy hour responsibly at home! $18 per kit Link in bio to order Includes cocktail infusions, Junction 56 spirit, garnishes, and step-by-step instructions. #cocktails #cocktailkit #carryout #togo #athome #stayhome #BeYourOwnBartender #backyardbartender #Junction56Distillery #StratfordOn #TheBruceHotel

Just a reminder... we are giving away these sweet Fever-Tree tote bags every time you buy Fever-Tree mixers from us. We highly recommend them to help you through Spring Break and depressing lockdown announcements. They mix perfectly with our spirits.

Cocktail kits with our spirits... coming your way! at The Bruce Hotel

We launched our springtime Purple Gin last week. And as always -- it has been received with lots of love from you. Thank you!! Our Purple Gin can be mixed with tonic, soda, sparkling wine, or used in any other traditional gin cocktail. For every online purchase in the month of April, receive a 60ml handy travel-sized bottle of our hand sanitizer.... https://www.junction56.ca/shop

Our distillery store is open!! The provincial government announced a stay-home order yesterday that began at midnight this morning. But we are considered an essential service and will remain open throughout the lockdown. We also offer curbside, delivery in Ontario, and free local delivery. https://www.junction56.ca/shop ... Online orders will receive a free bottle of 60ml hand sanitizer. Be safe! Thank you for your inquiries. See more

It’s #NationalBeerDay and we’d like to give a shout out to our friends and neighbours at @jobsitebrewing for being a fantastic business and awesome neighbours. Celebrate today in style. And swipe <> to see their fab pizza deal! #TakeOutDay #CanadaTakeOutDay

Let us help you with a fun Easter-like cocktail. 2 ounces J56 Vodka 1 ounce carrot juice 1/2 ounce lime juice... 1/4 ounce simple syrup Ginger Beer by @fevertreecanada Shake first four ingredients over ice. Strain into a rocks glass of ice and top with ginger beer.

CLOSED Good Friday & Easter Sunday! We will remain open during the lockdown. We will continue with curbside pick-up and delivery options. However, we must cancel tastings during the month of April (until the lockdown ceases). We will announce when we start them up again.... We will get through this time together. Thank you for your ongoing support of our business. And don't forget to use your hand sanitizer. See more

SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT: We will only be selling or offering alcohol-free spirits from now on. We will continue to offer product from our friends at Sobrii 0-Gin. They manufacture in our facility and we really like them -- AND their product.... Alcohol-free gin martini anyone? Happy 1st of April.

Our distillery store is open, but we are taking extra precautions. Please sanitize upon entry, wear a mask, only handle merchandise you wish to purchase and respect there is one customer in the store at a time.

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Why not let our Black Raspberry Gin drop into your life this winter. Bring a little flair to your lockdown, some richness to your next drink, and celebrate the taste of summer year-round. Available at LCBO’s across Ontario, online at the link below, curbside, and inside the distillery store using our safety protocols.... https://www.junction56.ca/shop

Our Christmas Cocktail Countdown has come to a close -- BECAUSE IT'S ALMOST CHRISTMAS. Today we are introducing the easiest and most awesome way to do cocktails this season. We are SO excited about this product from Kvas FBCO where you can make a beautiful craft cocktail in under a minute. And they make GREAT stocking stuffers. Or gift packed with our spirits and branded glasses. 1. CHERRY HIBISCUS FIZZ (2oz vodka, ice, top with soda)... 2. WHISKEY SOUR (2oz J56 whisky, lemon slice, ice) 3. NORTHERN MAPLE OLD FASHIONED (2 oz J56 whisky, orange zest, ice) 4. GINGER WILDFLOWER TONIC (1oz J56 vodka, 3/4oz lemon juice, lemon zest, ice, top with tonic) 5. CRANBERRY ROSEMARY MARTINI (1oz J56 gin, 1/4oz lime juice, rosemary sprig) shaken into a martini glass 6. LAVENDER JASMINE TONIC (2oz gin, top with tonic) Watch for the fun TIkToks cocktail videos, using Kvas syrups, in our Stories, over the coming days. See more

So many options to keep you stocked with spirits and hand sanitizer. Head to our website for options. https://www.junction56.ca/ (Please note our store carries more product than is currently available online.)

Discover your new favourite! We want you to know our small-batch whisky will take you to a new level this holiday season because let’s face it... we all need it!

Please note our holiday hours. We are open regular hours, otherwise. Please also note: we kindly ask those currently residing in zones labelled Red and Grey to please use our Curbside, Online Delivery, and LCBO options until things return to a bit of "normal". Thank you so much for respecting our wishes. We appreciate you.

We are celebrating Mint Smoothie Day a little differently this year -- and going ONLINE! The great thing about being online is enjoying the fun in your pj's. We have more to announce but for now... we are starting with an Instagram Giveaway. Yes, it's an IG Giveaway. If you're not on Instagram, surely a loved one can enter for you :) ... THE WINNER receives: Tasting for 4 people (within your bubble) RUNNER-UP receives: J56 toque swag -- colour of your choice To enter is simple. Really simple. -> Like this post on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/p/CHp-ytyH4kq/ -> Then tag each person you'd like to bring to the tasting with you (on Instagram) We will announce the winner this Friday at 9am on Mint Smoothie Day. See more

We are dropping our Holiday Cocktail Countdown every Saturday from now until... you-know-when! And we are starting with this pretty thing. SNOWFLAKE MARTINI 2 oz J56 vodka... 1 oz J56 chocolate liqueur 1 oz heavy cream splash of vanilla Shake and pour into a sugar-rimmed martini glass. Let us know what you think. See more

Immensely enjoying our latest and greatest Batch 4 Whisky -- just released TODAY!! Locally sourced grains, distilled in small batches to coax the best flavours out of each ingredient, aged to perfection in oak barrels. This is a favourite way to drink this smooth and vibrantly flavoured whisky -- in a branded Glencairn glass, cozy with blankets and Glerups slippers. (But you can drink it on the rocks or in a cocktail if you prefer.) Our Batch 4 Canadian Whisky is now a...vailable online or at the distillery store. It also makes a GREAT Christmas gift if you were wondering. https://www.junction56.ca/product-page/canadian-whisky-750ml

We MIGHT just have some Holiday Cheer waiting around the corner... peeking through the pine cones and greenery... excited to get your feeling it, too. Coming soon: COCKTAIL recipes -- SO MANY! A sneaky little Elf on the Shelf... Mint Smoothie Madness (or Day) ONLINE next Friday Instagram Contest Decorations inside the store TikTok videos galore Batch 4 Whisky released TOMORROW Triticale Whisky released next Friday Mint Smoothie Day --> $1 for every bottle of Mint Smoothie goes to A Child's Smile charity That's a lot. Do you feel the holiday cheer yet? See more

We are in LOVE with our new tasting boards. A really classy gift for someone who loves Junction 56 spirits. Hand-made custom for us. It's a great gift for someone who has everything and didn't know they also needed this. $39.95 and comes with four shot glasses!... Cheers!

We are very excited to announce the expansion of our INFAMOUS Mint Smoothie Vodka Liqueur distribution to the LCBO warehouses. What does that mean? That means if it's not already in your local LCBO, it's either on its way or it's even easier for the manager to order it in. No more limited stock. Get it everywhere. And just in time for the holiday madness to begin... Here is Patrick... loading up cases and cases and cases and cases , which means there are going to be a lot of happy people out there.

Be prepared for an evening of handing out candy! And have a safe, fun, happy Halloween!

We are gearing up for the Halloween FULL MOON (first since 1945) with our many moonshine flavours. Will Eclipse get your howling at the moon with its fennel, anise, and clove? Or will you warm up your evening with cinnamon-y Fireshine? Or are you a true Canadian and take your Sugarshack any time of year?... We have straight-up Moonshine, too -- if you like to create your own full-moon flavours. Have a safe, happy, moonshine-filled Halloween!

Happy to be a part of this!

We're closing in on the spookiest night of the year. So get cozy and celebrate the upcoming full moon with us. What are you drinking?

This Ginger Apple Moscow Mule is perfect for the season and a favourite way to use vodka in a cocktail (preferably our tasty Junction56 Vodka). Created by the talented Teighan of HalfBakedHarvest. Find the recipe at the link in her bio. #REPOST @halfbakedharvest (follow her account for more cocktail and food inspiration).

One more week to get spooky. What spooky cocktails do you have planned for the week? And which scary movie are you going to watch with it?

We know what WE are putting in our hot chocolate. What are you putting in yours this weekend?

Our mixes are fully stocked!!!

We like this. Thanks for including us in this divine sounding (and looking) cocktail. [SEE BELOW] #Repost @stir_crazy_cocktails Bitter/Sweet . Like most things there’s always a balance. Citrus / Bitterness / Sweet Cacao. All home in this spirit forward treat.... . 1.5oz Pink Farm Gin Willibald 1oz Amaro Nonino .5oz Amontillado Sherry Dry Lustau .5oz Chocolate Liqueur Junction 56 .25oz Amaro Montenegro 10 Drops Mole/Xocolat Bitters Bittermens 10 Drops SC Orange Bitters . Stir / Strain on large cube in old fashioned glass. Express orange zest and garnish with chocolate. Cheers! #stircrazycocktails See more

It's that time of year. Where warmth and comfort are wrapped inside two fingers of whisky. We're on Batch 3 of our Canadian Whisky. Produced with local grains, ages 4 years, and carrying a unique sweetness and balance we know you'll enjoy. https://www.junction56.ca/shop