de Vine Vineyards

History

• DEVINE Distillery is a family-owned craft distillery on Saanich Peninsula in British Columbia. The company was founded and run by Kevin & Kirsten Titcomb and has been family-owned and run since 2007. They describe themselves as a certified craft distillery that produces award-winning small batches and combines innovative thinking with tradition. They focus on showcasing local terroir through ingredients grown in the local community and are involved in all steps from farm to glass.

• Brünhilde – the distiller

  Brünhilde is described as the heart of the distillery, a German-named hybrid copper pot still that gives the distillers flexibility to make different production styles and requires manual handling.

• Sustainability and Agriculture

  The company prioritizes sustainability and environmental responsibility: they farm their property naturally, collaborate with local farmers, and have water-reduction and recycling strategies in production to nurture the soil they steward.

• From Field to Glass

  They emphasize having their hands on every step of the process—from the fields at local farmers to hand-labeling the bottles, underscoring their connection to the spirits.

Production and Raw Materials

• Production is carried out on-site with an age-old, traditional approach to fermentation and distillation. They use exclusively BC-grown grains, fruit, and honey and do not add additives, preservatives, or artificial flavors. No neutral grain spirit is used.

• They practice water reduction and recycling in production and work closely with local farmers to nurture the soil along the Saanich Peninsula.

• Distiller Brünhilde and the hands-on approach are evident in all products and in the close connection to the raw materials and processes—from field to bottle.

Products / Whisky Series

• Glen Saanich Double Oak Whisky – 750 ml. Primary aging in first-fill bourbon casks for a minimum of 3.5 years, followed by secondary aging and a finish in new charred American oak casks for about 6 months.

• Glen Saanich Single Malt Whisky – 750 ml (and variants 375 ml and 100 ml). Primary aging in used bourbon casks for at least 3 years.

• Glen Saanich Cask #1 – Single Cask | Cask Strength – 750 ml. Ex-bourbon cask, about 7.5 years old, non-chill-filtered and without color added. ABV around 58.8%.

• Port-Style Finished Glen Saanich Single Malt Whisky – 750 ml. Built as a single malt finished in a French oak barrel previously used for Ovation Port-style wine at Unsworth Vineyards.

• Glen Saanich Brandy Cask Finished Whisky – 750 ml. Limited release where the whisky has rested in a brandy cask for extra nuance.

• Ancient Grains ’Young Whisky’ 5-Grain Whisky – 750 ml. Distilled from BC barley, spelt, emmer, khorasan, and einkorn and aged in new American oak quarter-cask for at least 3 years. Flavor notes include candied fruit, macadamia and spices.

• Ancient Grains ’Young Whisky’ 375 ml and 100 ml – smaller bottles of the same concept.

• Ancient Grains 5-Grain Whisky – 750 ml. A further development of the Ancient Grains series focusing on five different grains.

• Einkorn Whisky ~ Elemental Series 750 ml – The first release in the Elemental Series. Produced from locally grown einkorn and malted barley, double distilled and aged in first-fill ex-Ancient Grains quarter-cask for more than three years. Tasting notes include bread-like and caramelized notes.

• Einkorn Whisky ~ Elemental Series 375 ml and 100 ml – smaller bottles of the same expression.

• Glen Saanich Seasonal Expressions – various single malt variants in the series (e.g., 100 ml and 375 ml) with a focus on terroir and maritime notes.

• Dutch Courage ~ Barrel-Aged Genever – 750 ml and 100 ml. An old-fashioned gin interpretation meets new-world whisky and is aged in existing Ancient Grains casks to impart vanilla and caramel.

Visits / Experiences

• The distillery shop is closed due to ongoing operations, and the current spirits are available through private liquor stores in BC. Customers should contact stores directly for availability.

• Shipping is available within BC, with free shipping on orders over CAD 150.

• Address: 6181B Old West Saanich Road, Victoria, BC V8M 1W8. Contact: info@devinedistillery.com, +1 (250) 665-6983.

• For those seeking experiences or more information, Brünhilde, the distiller, is highlighted as a central part of the distillery's identity.

Philosophy

• Devine Distillery describes itself as a place for good, honest spirits, handmade and made from the heart. They focus on locally produced and sustainably made products and seek to reduce environmental impact through natural farming and water recycling.

• They emphasize having their hands on every step of the process—from field to bottle—and strive to preserve terroir and locality in their spirits.