Patent 5 Distillery

Hey! Hey you! Just a little reminder that in these seemingly never-ending days of (very necessary) staying home, we can deliver right to your door. In fact, not only do we deliver to your door, but during business hours @skipthedishes @goodlocal.ca @ubereats also will all deliver gin right to your door We have a selection of easy peasy cocktail kits available so that you don’t even need to figure out what goes best with what. It couldn’t be easier!... #Patent5Distillery [image description: a black line drawing of a vintage car is overlaid over a faded grey vintage map of Winnipeg.]

Hello... *Saturday Night Fever plays gently in the background* ... 1970s calling... is that you? Why does this imaginary phone have a coiled cord?!! Those don’t exist anymore! Our current lineup of Cocktails ToGo may resemble the disco cocktails of the 70s & 80s but we promise that they pack a distinctly 21st century punch! not a bottle of sweet and sour mix in sight. Have you checked out our latest selection of Cocktails ToGo? They’re seasonally focussed and perfect acco...mpaniments to warmer temperatures spent lazing in your yard or on your porch, gazing at cloud formations and catching a few rays. If you’re unfamiliar with how they work place your order by Thursday evening, and we’ll have your cocktails ready to order for Friday & Saturday pick up or delivery (over $50). It couldn’t be much easier! They’re made to order so please get your orders in in advance. Bar quality, right to the comfort of home #Patent5Distillery #CocktailsToGo [image description: a selection of brightly coloured (orange, purple, green and red) cocktails in a variety of different glasses are placed on a wooden tabletop. Some are placed on cork coasters and some dehydrated citrus wheels are scattered across the table. In the top right corner a candle is burning and a mirror ball is reflecting the daylight.]

WINNER WINNER Thanks to @usaratings for awarding us Gold for our London Dry Gin, as well as Best in Show for Canada! While we do offer a dazzling array of other options, we are so proud to produce a classic, tried and true, top shelf London Dry that can stand the test of time.... #Patent5Distillery [image description: a certificate of its a light brown background that reads USA Spirit Ratings Patent 5 Gin has been award with Gold 2020 along with a signature from the director and a scannable QR code.]

Did you know that it’s #WorldCocktailDay today?! Well, if you didn’t... now ya do! Here’s a super simple recipe you can make to mark the occasion ELETTARIA MULE 2oz Elettaria spiced gin 0.5oz fresh lime juice... Ginger beer Combine these three ingredients in a tall glass with plenty of ice, sip and enjoy! As it happens, this makes for a great summer beverage to enjoy in the sunshine. You can pick up all the ingredients you need to make this direct from the distillery or by ordering online. And a heads up that we are open for retail sales, both online for curbside pick up, in person if you have questions, and for delivery (free over $50 within the Winnipeg city limits). A little cocktail history for you though this is called a Mule, it’s actually belongs to the Buck family of cocktails. Similar to a Collins but employing ginger beer (or ale) instead of soda water. Buck cocktails originated in the 1890s and it’s thought that the Dark & Stormy was the granddaddy of this cocktail family. Fun fact: Gosling’s actually trademarked the recipe, so *technically* if you order the drink with a rum other than that... it’s not a Dark & Stormy (but we’re not sure anyone really cares!). #Patent5Distillery [image description: a tall glass is filled with a light brown, cloudy cocktail and is garnished with a dehydrated lime wheel. The drink is on a dark wooden table against a black background.]

It’s a new week and our newest Cocktails ToGo are live on our web store! Here’s some details... CLOVER CLUB A tart and juicy classic gin cocktail made with London Dry, white vermouth, fresh raspberry syrup, lemon juice, @bettersbitters vegan foamer ... RHUBARB & ROSEMARY GIMLET A fruity and herbal twist on the classic gimlet, complete with a chocolate finish. London Dry, rhubarb & rosemary cordial, citric acid and @bettersbitters chocolate bitters GIN FIZZ A light and floral fizz style beverage with the addition of lavender and rose. Purple Blossom Gin, lavender syrup, lemon juice, rose water, @bettersbitters vegan foamer REGAL REVEL (large format) We brought this back from the archives! A lightly bittersweet, tropical punch with a gently spicy and vegetal finish. Elettaria spiced gin, Aperol, Campari, spiced mango syrup, hot pepper shrub, lime juice SUGAR HONEYSUCKLE ICED TEA (large format) A light and herbaceous iced tea that’s perfect for balmy evenings in the sunshine. Vodka, Amaro Montenegro, pandan honey syrup, lemon juice, honeysuckle tea As with our other Cocktails ToGo, these are made to order and are best stored in the fridge and enjoyed within a week (they will technically last longer but for prime freshness!). As ever, you can order these for curbside pick up or free delivery over $50 within the Winnipeg city limits. Available Friday and Saturday. Head to www.patent5shop.ca to place your order #Patent5Distillery #CocktailsToGo [image description: five colourful bottled cocktails are laying flat on a dark wooden table. Two are larger - one bright orange and one green; three are smaller - one red, one coral pink, one lavender.]

If, like us, you’re doing your best to stay home and avoid the stores, ya may find yourself in need of things you don’t usually think too much of... If you’re picking up a bottle and you’re looking for a tasty mixer, we’ve added some Fentimans mixers to our shop. Available individually or as a part of a pack these are just our recommended combinations but you can pair ‘em however ya like ‘em!... Find them on our web store or ask in person when you’re stopping by for a curb side pick up. Save yourself a trip and get everything you need to mix up some tasty beverages at home Delivery is free over $50 within the Winnipeg area. Curb side pick up and retail sales at the distillery are available Monday-Saturday 10am-6pm #Patent5Distillery [image description: Slide 1: a mickey-sized bottle of our Purple Blossom Gin is on a table beside a four pack of Fentimans pale pink rose lemonade. Slide two: a mickey-sized bottle of our Navy Strength Gin is on a table beside a four pack of Fentimans sparkling elderflower soda.]

Fancy making yourself a little Sunday Funday cocktail?! Back in the summer we put together a kit to make this tasty purple cocktail using items we carry in our shop and web store. We’ll be bringing back kits for the winter for the holidays, and also for those of you who would like to try your hand at making cocktails at home but aren’t quite sure where to begin.... We carry a whole selection of carefully curated, high quality cocktail ingredients to stock up your home bar, or perhaps pick up some stocking stuffers for your cocktail-loving pals. Take a look at www.patent5shop.ca to see the whole selection! PURPLE PUNCH To make this drink, you’ll need: 2oz Purple Blossom Gin 1oz fresh lime juice 0.75oz @bgreynolds Gardenia Mix* 1 dash of @bittermens orange cream citrate 1 dash of @bettersbitters vegan foamer Add all the ingredients to a cocktail shaker filled with ice. Shake hard for 15 seconds and strain into a stemmed cocktail glass. *Gardenia Mix is a coconut-based syrup flavoured with honey, allspice and cinnamon [image description: a hazy, purple-coloured cocktail with a layer of white foam on top is served in a delicate cocktail glass with a swirly stem.]

We are so lucky here in Manitoba to have a small but mighty industry of craft distillers, brewers, cider producers and winemakers to choose from when supporting local. There’s plenty of options to support our local craft producers many of whom you can purchase direct from or find on the shelves of @manitobaliquormarts in all corners of the province. For spirits, look out for our bottles alongside @tallgrassspirits and @204vodka.... For beer there’s a whole plethora to choose from (let us know if we missed anyone!): @nonsuchbeer @ogcbrewingco @sookramsbrewing @barnhammerbrewing @lowlifebarrelhouse @fortgarrybrewing @littlebrownjugbrewing @vesselbeer @lowbrewco @brazenhall @torque_brewing @oxusbrewing @halfpintsbrewing @stoneangelbeer @kilterbrewing @devilmaybeer @transcanadabeer For cider there’s @deadhorsecider, for mead there’s @bee_boyzz_meadery, and for wine there’s @shrugdoc. With so many wonderful local businesses to choose from, there’s bound to be something for anyone and everyone to enjoy #ATasteOfManitoba this winter! #Patent5Distillery [image description: a dramatic shot of a bottle of our award-winning vodka against a creamy backdrop featuring the words A Taste of Manitoba. To it’s left is a Vodka Martini containing three green olives. To it’s right is a delicate glass containing some vodka and a couple of ice cubes.]

Ever wondered what each of these plates in our still does? Well, when we’re making vodka, each plate acts a distillation as alcohol vapours pass through to reach the condenser at the end. First to pass through is the really nasty stuff that we call fores. Next to follow is the heads, that’s what can give vodka that unpleasantly familiar varnish/hairspray taste and smell. Then comes the good stuff the hearts. Hearts cuts are smooth and flavourful; and because we only p...ut the good stuff into our vodka, what we taste coming off the still is really no different than what you taste in the bottle! The last thing left in the still is what we call tails. This part is pretty harmless, but you’d recognize tails by a sort of damp cardboard aroma (or some people think they smell like socks or wet dog!). For obvious reasons... we leave those out too. #Patent5Distillery [image description: a large glass cylindrical tube containing copper plates and small donut-shaped copper hardware. Inside the tube there is condensation and small amounts of colourless liquid is bubbling.]

A little update for you all... NEW BAR HOURS: FRIDAY-SATURDAY 4-10PM SUNDAY-THURSDAY CLOSED... RETAIL HOURS: MONDAY-FRIDAY 10AM-4PM While we are all being encouraged to stay home, cozy and safely tucked up to reduce the spread of COVID, we have decided to reduce our hours of operation in the tasting room. We’ll be open as usual Friday & Saturday for dine in and cocktails to-go pickups and orders on the fly. Otherwise, you’ll need to preorder through our website. We’ll be reviewing this as things progress and will be back to normality when it is safe and sensible to do so, but for now this is the best course of action. As always, we hope you are all safe and well and encourage you to shop local and support our neighbours in the Exchange and beyond. You can pick up almost everything ya need for a night out, to take home (except the bartender! Heh) #Patent5Distillery [image description: a close up of a foamy cocktail garnished with a dried rose bud is overlaid with text that reads Update: new retail hours. Friday-Saturday 4-10pm; Sunday-Thursday CLOSED.]

Can’t make it to us for a pickup? We offer delivery within Winnipeg! Place an order online and we can bring any of our listed products right to your doorstep. Delivery is free over $50 and available Wednesday through Saturday. Link is in our bio or you can head straight to www.patent5shop.ca #Patent5Distillery... [image description: an iPad is placed on a wooden tabletop displaying Patent 5’s online shop.]

New merch Newly added to our merch collection, we have caps with custom leather logos created by @earthandhide Available in two adjustable sizes, you can find these in the distillery shop or at markets. We’ll add ‘em to our website soon too in case you’re not keen on heading out!... #Patent5Distillery [image description: Slide 1: a stack of hexagonal shaped, beige leather tags stamped with Patent 5 surrounded by a hammer and leather working tools. Slide 2: a stack of black caps is balanced on top of an anvil on a workbench. They’re surrounded by various rivets and leather working tools.]

Happy Thanksgiving from us to you! We hope you’ve managed to spend some quality time (safely) with your loved ones. Phew, 2020 has been quite a year but we have plenty to be thankful for in spite of this wild ride. Thankful to everyone who came together when we pivoted to the hand sanitizer biz that was absolutely a community effort. Thankful to our regulars, guests and everyone who has supported us this year. Thankful for an amazing team! We hope you’re enjoying the long... weekend and we’ll see you next week #Patent5Distillery [image description: a cheeseboard, a couple of plates and two cocktails are pictured on a wooden table under soft, warm lighting. In the background a bartender is shaking a cocktail.]

Want to support small businesses this festive season? Look no further than @thirdandbird’s Christmas Market! We’ll be there along with dozens of other Canadian independent makers and creators so you’re sure to find something for everyone Tickets are on sale through @thirdandbird’s link in bio, with timed slots still available on Saturday and Sunday. See you there?... #Patent5Distillery [image description: a line up of Patent 5 bottles is washed out under a pale pink background. The text over top reads Third & Bird Christmas Market October 23rd, 24th, 25th]

Hey Winnipeg you’ve probably already brushed up on the news, but just in case you missed it... Starting tonight, we’ll be closing a little earlier than usual. Last call will be at 9:45, and we’ll have to turf you out by 11pm at the absolute latest. You can purchase retail bottles and cocktails to-go until 11pm to take home and pop in the fridge for later enjoyment Please remember to wear a mask when visiting us. This means when you enter the building, and any time you ge...t up from your table, please ensure you’re suitably masked up. Maximum group size for us at the moment is six. We can’t wait to have larger groups back when it is safe to do so. We’ll review this regularly. If you aren’t feeling keen on the idea of dining in, we have plenty of tasty cocktails to-go that can be preordered from our website (or if you fancy giving us a call, we can prepare them for you during bar open hours). Some of our pals have switched to some takeout options and we encourage you to support them too. To name but a few: @nonsuchbeer is offering pickup on most of their food items (delivery on fresh bread and charcuterie); @theroostwpg is now offering food takeout; @magicbirdfriedchicken does the best damn chicken in town; @feastcafebistro is offering delivery on their delicious food plus a pay-it-forward for Thanksgiving if you fancy treating a pal, loved one or maybe an essential worker as a thank you for their service; @madebypaste for handmade fresh pasta; @eadhabread offers both pickup and delivery (and are currently fundraising to increase their offerings! Take a peek) Thanks for bearing with us and all of our industry pals as we traverse this strange time. We appreciate your support more than ever #Patent5Distillery

Come on be bold and make a stand, in the naaaavy! Our Navy Strength Gin packs a surprisingly smooth punch for a 57.1% ABV bottling. We’ve also just launched this tasty stuff in 375ml bottles! We doubled down on the juniper and lemon peel for this one, and evidently it was a good move as we won a silver medal for it at the @americandistilling Institute awards ... Available for purchase direct from the distillery and online from www.patent5shop.ca (curb-side pickup available and free home delivery over $40 in the Winnipeg area). #Patent5Distillery [image description: a bottle of Patent 5 Navy Strength Gin is placed on a reflective surface surrounded by sea shells and pale blue and white flowers.]

Tweet tweet! It’s almost time for @thirdandbird Christmas market. To mark the occasion, we’ve teamed up with some fellow vendors to bring you a pretty awesome giveaway worth $200! Win a sweet bundle of cozy treats, perfect for time spent safely snuggled up at home. Included in the bundle, you’ll receive: An 8oz candle, rustic bronze vessel & snuffer from @farmerssonco Two luxury soaps (one spearmint terrazzo bar and one activated charcoal bar) from @pineandpeonyco... A $50 gift box of chocolates from @decadence_chocolates A bottle of punch and a $25 gift card for @patent5distillery TO ENTER: Like this post Follow us @patent5distillery, @pineandpeony, @farmersonco, @decadence_chocolates and @thirdandbird Tag a friend to enter! (1 tag = 1 entry) OPEN TO RESIDENTS OF MANITOBA Over 18s only Must be able to pick up prize from the distillery (108 Alexander Ave, Winnipeg) This is in no way sponsored, administered, or associated with Instagram, Inc. By entering, entrants confirm they are 18+ years of age, release Instagram of responsibility, and agree to Instagram’s term of use. Contest will close on October 8th at 11:59 CST and the winner will be notified via Instagram DM Good luck! #Patent5Distillery

Hey Brandon, we’re headed your way on Friday and Saturday for @appleandpinemarket! We’ll have our spirits available for purchase in various sizes (perfect for gifting!) as well as Patent 5 toques and hoodies to keep you cozy as the weather cools down If you’re looking for any home cocktail ingredients or equipment, and would like to preorder and pick up you can find a whole selection of options on our online shop: www.patent5shop.ca... #Patent5Distillery [image description: two larger and one smaller bottles of Patent 5 spirits are sitting atop a dark wooden countertop in moody, cozy lighting. Underneath the photo is some brown text that reads apple + pine market against a light tan background.]

Our website has had a major update! Want more information about what it is that we do at Patent 5? You can find out all the important stuff at www.patent5.ca If you’ve been following us for a while and haven’t made it down or maybe you live further afield, here’s a glimpse of what awaits you behind our doors... : @vanguardwpg ... #Patent5Distillery

Punch lovers! And would-be punch lovers! A little reminder that we offer a variety of our cocktails in to-go form. There was a little confusion when we first launched cocktails to-go, so just a little recap of how it all works... Picture the scene: you’re finishing up a hard day of working from home, you may not be feeling comfortable with the idea of paying us a visit but you’re longing for a tasty cocktail that you couldn’t make yourself at home. You see this post and thi...nk wow, if only I could order that lovely pink punch and do a curbside pick-up... Good news! You can order online and arrange pick-up, or even delivery if you live in the Winnipeg area. These can be ordered along with other items we carry in our online store. We have a number of individual cocktails plus some larger format punches. We make them all fresh, and they’ll keep for a week if stored in the fridge. The labels come complete with ingredients, ABV, suggested serving instructions and production date. Take a peek at patent5shop.ca to see what’s available and place an order if something catches your eye. You can enjoy a taste of Patent 5 right from the comfort of your own cozy couch #Patent5Distillery [image description: a glass bottle filled with pink punch with a label that reads Super Princess Peach is sitting on a wooden table surrounded by some dried citrus wheels. A bottle of Patent 5 vodka is slightly out of focus in the background.]

"I've been watching you from here. This place is called the gateway to the starry sky..." Tried the Rosalina punch bowl yet?! It’s been popping off since we put it on our menu alongside the Super Princess Peach punch. Both fruity, one tropical and one peachy they were named after characters from Super Mario!... A handful of you caught the reference, and while the colours may correspond to the characters in question... that wasn’t the original reason. Both of ‘em contained saké, a Japanese beverage made of fermented rice, which is pretty hard to come by at the moment due to the pandemic. We had to make some changes to the recipe for this punch so it took on it’s namesake character’s colours and completed the pairing or Princess Peach and Rosalina. The more you know! Fun fact: Lauren, aka @westbroadwaybby (our assistant manager) lovingly calls the new iteration moon juice due to it’s unusual hazy blue hue #Patent5Distillery [image description: a punch bowl filled with a mysterious cornflower blue punch and some dehydrated lemon wheels is sitting atop a dark wooden table.]