Welcome to Island Shiners Distillery
Launched in 2020.
This Philp family business endeavor was built from the ground up and grew from a passionate hobby of distilling to a realized dream. Our approach to distilling is small-batch, hand-crafted spirits inspired by our west-coast lifestyle.
This undertaking has been a long two-and-a-half-year journey to commencing operations. Opening Island Shiners was a labor of love having to do everything from finding the perfect location to upgrading the building for an F1 fire rating, septic & drainage, ventilation, to the multitude of redrawn plans before approval. With the help of our dedicated team and a little bit of elbow grease, everything came together, and we’re finally here!
We are thrilled to open the doors of our new Micro-Distillery in Sooke, BC. We’re delighted to be a part of the growing B.C. craft spirit community, and it is our continued commitment to producing only the finest B.C. spirits.
We have had generous support from our community and a wide range of spirits-lovers alike, and we are continually grateful.
Come by and check out our new exciting product lines, have a taste of the Island Shiners family of spirits at our maple live edge bar, and purchase a bottle to take home. Enjoy the beauty of Vancouver Island in every sip, and let your worries drift away like the waves of the Pacific.
We look forward to meeting you and visiting us at Island Shiners Distillery.
Welcome to Island Shiners Distillery
Launched in 2020.
This Philp family business endeavor was built from the ground up and grew from a passionate hobby of distilling to a realized dream. Our approach to distilling is small-batch, hand-crafted spirits inspired by our west-coast lifestyle.
This undertaking has been a long two-and-a-half-year journey to commencing operations. Opening Island Shiners was a labor of love having to do everything from finding the perfect location to upgrading the building for an F1 fire rating, septic & drainage, ventilation, to the multitude of redrawn plans before approval. With the help of our dedicated team and a little bit of elbow grease, everything came together, and we’re finally here!
We are thrilled to open the doors of our new Micro-Distillery in Sooke, BC. We’re delighted to be a part of the growing B.C. craft spirit community, and it is our continued commitment to producing only the finest B.C. spirits.
We have had generous support from our community and a wide range of spirits-lovers alike, and we are continually grateful.
Come by and check out our new exciting product lines, have a taste of the Island Shiners family of spirits at our maple live edge bar, and purchase a bottle to take home. Enjoy the beauty of Vancouver Island in every sip, and let your worries drift away like the waves of the Pacific.
We look forward to meeting you and visiting us at Island Shiners Distillery.
Our Spirits
Double Dragon Gin
By using Sooke Shine as a base and re-distilling it in our copper gin pot to infuse this unique spirit with locally B.C. sourced (traditionally eastern) herbs.
Potholes Vodka
A unique honey and grain mash base vodka that was created with a clean taste in mind.
Our Mission
At Island Shiners Distillery, our goal is to curate the very best artisanal premium spirits, one small batch at a time. Along with a dedicated team of friends and family, we have a real appreciation for Craft spirits. Our values reflect who we are and what we stand for as a company. We hold ourselves accountable for delivering on our commitments and always striving for the absolute best product lines. We’re committed to our community, to family, and to connect with spirit lovers alike. Our hand-crafted spirits are to be enjoyed, whether you sip alone or making memories with friends. We’re excited about the future and continue developing new and creative spirits to share with all those who are true Craft enthusiasts. At Island Shiners, we believe in creating moments fueled by fine spirits by refining your expectations while distilling the Spirit of Vancouver Island.
Our Mission
At Island Shiners Distillery, our goal is to curate the very best artisanal premium spirits, one small batch at a time. Along with a dedicated team of friends and family, we have a real appreciation for Craft spirits. Our values reflect who we are and what we stand for as a company. We hold ourselves accountable for delivering on our commitments and always striving for the absolute best product lines. We’re committed to our community, to family, and to connect with spirit lovers alike. Our hand-crafted spirits are to be enjoyed, whether you sip alone or making memories with friends. We’re excited about the future and continue developing new and creative spirits to share with all those who are true Craft enthusiasts. At Island Shiners, we believe in creating moments fueled by fine spirits by refining your expectations while distilling the Spirit of Vancouver Island.
Our Team
At Island Shiners, our west-coast loving team members and their collaborative spirit have formed our Distillery foundation. At Island Shiners, we’re authentic, down-to-earth, and true to ourselves, but most importantly, we’re on a mission when it comes to taking our craft to the next level. Challenge accepted! We aim to lift local spirits as we are embracers of creativity and meticulous execution. Our team has the grit, energy, and expertise to tackle any problem. Our consistent delivery of quality products and pushing innovation is what drives our passion. Our approach is agility and hustle with the belief that teamwork makes the dream work. Every day we shine!
"Give me golf clubs, fresh air and a tasty cocktail, and you can keep the clubs and the air; just kidding, give me both! Cocktail first :)"
More InfoZobeida Philp
Zobeida is the heart of Island Shiners Distillery. As owner and founder, her unrivalled dedication and belief in her family’s dream of being a part of the craft spirit community have brought us to where we are today.
"A rough day on the ocean is better than any day at the office unless, of course, your office is a spirit-filled Distillery."
More InfoFlorian Laudi
Florian is a Master Distiller and a Jack of all trades. He has been a vital part of Island Shiners’ construction from the very beginning, even building our custom live edge bar; you can see much of his hard work around the Distillery today.
"Things may come to those who wait, but only the things left by those who hustle"
Charles Philp
Charles’ is a full-time Master Distiller and the man with a plan. It is his vision that has propelled Island Shiners Distillery to fruition. His passion for distilling derives from a genuine interest and dedication to discovering and delivering a quality product.
She loves outer space and dinosaurs. Which means she's conflicted about meteors.
More InfoAshley Chang
Ashley was born and bred on Vancouver Island before setting out on travels throughout the world. She has perfected her mixology skills bartending in the food and beverage industry, coupled with a complementary sales background.
Our Team
At Island Shiners, our west-coast loving team members and their collaborative spirit have formed our Distillery foundation. At Island Shiners, we’re authentic, down-to-earth, and true to ourselves, but most importantly, we’re on a mission when it comes to taking our craft to the next level. Challenge accepted! We aim to lift local spirits as we are embracers of creativity and meticulous execution. Our team has the grit, energy, and expertise to tackle any problem. Our consistent delivery of quality products and pushing innovation is what drives our passion. Our approach is agility and hustle with the belief that teamwork makes the dream work. Every day we shine!
"Give me golf clubs, fresh air and a tasty cocktail, and you can keep the clubs and the air; just kidding, give me both! Cocktail first :)"
More InfoZobeida Philp
Zobeida is the heart of Island Shiners Distillery. As owner and founder, her unrivalled dedication and belief in her family’s dream of being a part of the craft spirit community have brought us to where we are today.
"A rough day on the ocean is better than any day at the office unless, of course, your office is a spirit-filled Distillery."
More InfoFlorian Laudi
Florian is a Master Distiller and a Jack of all trades. He has been a vital part of Island Shiners’ construction from the very beginning, even building our custom live edge bar; you can see much of his hard work around the Distillery today.
"Things may come to those who wait, but only the things left by those who hustle"
Charles Philp
Charles’ is a full-time Master Distiller and the man with a plan. It is his vision that has propelled Island Shiners Distillery to fruition. His passion for distilling derives from a genuine interest and dedication to discovering and delivering a quality product.
She loves outer space and dinosaurs. Which means she's conflicted about meteors.
More InfoAshley Chang
Ashley was born and bred on Vancouver Island before setting out on travels throughout the world. She has perfected her mixology skills bartending in the food and beverage industry, coupled with a complementary sales background.
Our Story
Island Shiners is a Philp family-owned and operated micro-distillery in the scenic ocean-side village of Sooke, British Columbia: located on the Southern tip of Vancouver Island. This rugged paradise with its temperate forests and untamed shorelines create a beautiful backdrop for Island Shiners and a stunning place to call home for our new distillery.
