Westshore Business

21/06/2025

Langford’s Hidden Gem Opens! Ryes & Shine Distillery Now Serves Cocktails, Food & Moonshine Slushies 🍹

After a short hiatus, the Ryes & Shine Distillery video clips are back—and we’re kicking things off with a visit to the newly licensed Ryes & Shine Distillery in Langford! 🎉 Join us as owner Kelly Darwin gives us the inside scoop on their cocktail launch, new food offerings, moonshine slushies, and the laid-back 45-seat patio that’s quickly becoming a local favorite.
Craft cocktails, charcuterie plates, bacon and peach moonshine (yes, really!), swag, sunshine, and good vibes—this is what Langford's been waiting for. 🍑🥓

📍Open Thursday–Monday | Food, Drink & Swag
🛒 Retail bottles & merch available
🍽 Share plates = perfect dinner pairing
🌞 Best enjoyed with sunshine & slushies!

20/03/2025

🔥 Inside Ryes & Shine Distillery: Apple Pie O’My Moonshine, Vinyl Vodka & More! 🍏🥃

Join John Juricic as I visit Rise & Shine Distillery in Langford and chat with owner Kelly Darwin (https://www.facebook.com/kdarwin) about their incredible lineup of handcrafted spirits! 🍸🎶

We dive into the story behind their Apple Pie O’My Moonshine 🍏🥧, a unique blend of BC-grown ingredients and classic baking spices, as well as their Vinyl Vodka – a smooth, potato-based spirit with an old-school music vibe. Plus, exciting news about their upcoming Jukebox Gin and London Fog Gin!

📍 Visit them at 2323 Millstream Road, Langford – right next to Loghouse Pub and Liquor Planet. Starting this Friday, they're open for tastings and bottle sales Wednesday to Sunday (check https://www.ryesandshine.ca/ and social for exact hours).

👉 Come support this amazing local distillery! 🍾🎉
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18/03/2025

🎉🔥 New Drinks Alert! 🍹🚀

📍 Langford, BC – THIS WEEKEND! We’re bringing you Vinyl Vodka 🎶 & Apple Pie O’My Moonshine🍏🥃, two brand-new, must-try spirits from Ryes & Shine Distillery!

Join us at The Wellness Market on Station Avenue for tastings, bottle sales, and a whole lot of fun! 🎟️🍾

👀 Pre-order now at 👉 ryesandshine.ca
📅 WHEN: This Weekend!
📍 WHERE: The Wellness Market, Langford, BC

💬 Tag your drinking buddies & let’s get tasting! 🍸🔥

27/01/2025

Experience soon the New Ryes & Shine Distillery: Craft Cocktails, Live Music, and More!

Looking soon for the perfect spot to spice up your Friday or Saturday nights in Lower Vancouver Island (https://youtube.com/shorts/DcRATjZc9rc?si=Kh8bqiMPTHTBGKiB)? Look no further than the brand-new Ryes & Shine Distillery! 🍹✨ Join us as we take a sneak peek inside this exciting new venue featuring a stunning cocktail bar, a lively outdoor patio, and plans for live music and unforgettable vibes. Whether you're craving craft cocktails, great food, or just a fun night out, Ryes & Shine is where you want to be.

Don’t miss out—get ready to raise your glass at Ryes & Shine Distillery! 🍸🎉

Looking soon for the perfect spot to spice up your Friday or Saturday nights in Lower Vancouver Island? Look no further than the brand-new Ryes & Shine Disti...

21/12/2024

Join us at Ryes & Shine Distillery in Langford as we unveil exciting updates with Kelly Darwin! From a stunning new bar design to the launch of an upcoming craft cocktail lounge, this space will showcase locally inspired cocktails made with the Distillery's own spirits. Watch as we discuss the vision, new renovations, and plans for opening in March. Cheers to the holiday season and what's ahead at Ryes & Shine!

01/12/2024

Exciting Updates from Ryes & Shine Distillery: Courses, Craft Cocktails, and Future Plans!

Join us at the vibrant Ryes & Shine Distillery on the corner of Trainer and Millstream! Kelly shares exciting updates, including insights from attending a distillery course at Sons of Vancouver, a major whiskey award-winning distillery in North Vancouver. Learn about the growing craft distilling momentum, innovative approaches to sustainability, and Ryes & Shine's unique journey.

Stay tuned for updates on their craft cocktail lounge, opening February 1st, featuring Max, former bar manager of Little Jumbo, leading the charge. Don’t miss the exciting developments as Ryes & Shine carves its own path in the craft distilling industry. Cheers to the future! 🍸

Kelly Darwin
https://www.facebook.com/alicia.cabrera.7549

22/11/2024

Meet ‘Little Elvis’: Ryes and Shine’s First Still for Experimental Batches!

Good morning from Ryes and Shine (https://www.facebook.com/RyesandShineDistillery)! Co-owner Kelly Darwin (https://www.facebook.com/kdarwin) introduces us to their first still, affectionately named Little Elvis. This 200-liter beauty is here to create special small batches and experimental recipes. Hear the story behind the name, the tradition of naming stills, and join us in welcoming Little Elvis to the Rise and Shine family. Cheers to innovation and good vibes!

26/10/2024

🥃 Ryes & Shine Distillery () presents… an exclusive look into our world! 🌾✨

Catch the spirit in action as we bring you updates of our location renovation, where every bottle tells a story. From the finest grains to the smoothest finishes, our passion for quality shines through in every drop. This isn’t just distilling; it’s artistry in motion.

Ready to discover your new favorite spirit? 🍹✨ Visit us often, and let’s raise a glass to craftsmanship done right!

20/10/2024

17/10/2024

Had a fun time at Ryes & Shine Distillery this afternoon! Great job Kelly Darwin & Alicia Cabrera! Love the progress on Canada's best craft distillery. 🙂

04/09/2024

Kelly Darwin (https://www.facebook.com/kdarwin) and I had a fun time resurrecting our popular podcast “27 Minutes with John & Kelly” as we discussed his very exciting new business adventure called the “Ryes & Shine Craft Distillery (https://www.facebook.com/RyesandShineDistillery)”.

Many more videos, reels & shorts will be created over time as we share the wonderful experiences with this sensational new Langford based business! Stay tune for updates from the newly evolved “5 Minutes from Ryes & Shine”!