Celebrate Craft This Christmas
Explore the Merridale Gift Giving Guide
Merridale makes gift-giving easy for you this Christmas! We’ve gathered together a list of local, hand-crafted products made right here in Cowichan Valley on Vancouver Island. You can feel good about giving Merridale. Not only are you giving amazing, award-winning products, but you’re also supporting sustainable and regenerative farming practices.
#1 Santa’s Favourite Bevvy – Yule Fuel
Merridale makes gift-giving easy for you this Christmas! We’ve gathered together a list of local, hand-crafted products made right here in Cowichan Valley on Vancouver Island. You can feel good about giving Merridale. Not only are you giving amazing, award-winning products, but you’re also supporting sustainable and regenerative farming practices
#2 Aura Gin Cocktial Box: Exhilarate Your Senses
Give a tasting adventure this Christmas. The Aura Gin Cocktail Box is the perfect gift for the person who has everything.
The Aura Gin Cocktail Box features Merridale’s newest spirit along with two craft cocktail recipes and all the ingredients you need for this tasting adventure.
Whether you are crafting a cocktail for someone special, gathering with friends or simply treating yourself and kicking back after a hard day of work, the Aura Gin Cocktail Box will delight your senses while you savour the beauty of Aura Gin.
#3 SpeakEasy Club Membership
This unique, one-of-a-kind club is THE PLACE to access some of the vintage never before released spirits that are farm crafted at Merridale Cidery and Distillery in the Cowichan Valley.
Every 6 months, we’ll send a handcrafted cocktail box that showcases premier craft spirits from Merridale’s line of never-before-released spirits. The only way to access these spirits is in the SpeakEasy Club. And it makes the perfect gift for that person who loves cocktails, insider knowledge and unique tasting experiences.
#4 Discover the Culinary Treasures of Merridale
Merridale’s famous apple butter, jams, jellies, bbq sauce and artisan cocktail syrups make the perfect gift. Made from scratch and celebrating local ingredients, these unforgettable products are perfect for that hard-to-buy-for friend and are amazing additions to your holiday dinner parties.
Rock your next charcuterie board with Merridale’s line of products.
#5 Four Pack of Craft Cider
Need a thoughtful gift that says thanks? Whether it’s your colleague, yoga teacher or neighbour who you can always count on, a four-pack of cider from Merridale is a delightful gift that shows you care. Share your favourite ciders and say thanks this holiday season with a four pack of cider from Merridale. Mix and match any of our canned ciders to make the perfect combination.
#6 The Perfect Stocking Stuffers Are Here! The Merridale Wellness Line
Made with all-natural, organic ingredients that are good for your body, this line of wellness products is also good for the world.
With a focus on the triple bottom line: business that is good for the consumer, the environment and the producers, the Merridale Wellness Line is filled with products that you can feel good about using. Created with social and environmental integrity, responsibility and ingenuity these products are crafted with love at each step of the journey.
The new wellness line includes sun saver, shampoo bars, face and body mist, bug spray, lavender hand cream and specialty soap made with Merridale cider. Boasting a host of antioxidants, these products make ideal gifts and stocking stuffers for the people you love.
#7 Aged Brandies
As BC’s first Certified Craft Distillery, Merridale also has the oldest brandies. Whether it’s our 15 Year Old Cowichan Cider Brandy, our more than 12 year old Cowichan XXO Brandy or more than 10 year old Cowichan Cherry Brandy, these one-of-a-kind spirits are rare and will delight even the most knowledgeable spirit aficionado. Our selection of brandies have won many awards. Perfect sippers after your holiday meal or sitting around the fire with the people you love.
Even Santa savours Merridale! We hope this guide has made your holiday shopping easy! If you need any more help, why not visit us at the Farm and wander through our retail store with a cider or cocktail in hand. The holidays are about gathering together with the people you love and making memories that will last a lifetime.
