Ironworks Distillery
A small craft distillery in a 19th-century blacksmith's shop, where you can taste rum, apple brandy and local fruit liqueurs.
The Ironworks Distillery occupies the site of an 1893 blacksmith's shop on the harbour side east of the old town, with its brick forge hearth and timber beams preserved. The distillery makes brandy, liqueurs, vodka and rum from local Nova Scotia apples, pears and blueberries. Its rum, aged on board a ship, is quite well known. Tastings are available for a fee, and short tours are offered in summer. It is small but has a great atmosphere, making it a good stop while exploring the old town, and the spirits make a nice gift to take home.
Opening hours
About 10:00–17:00 (shorter hours in winter)
Nearby sights
- Knaut-Rhuland House Museum
- Old Town Lunenburg
- Bluenose II
- St. John's Anglican Church, Lunenburg
- Fisheries Museum of the Atlantic
- Lunenburg Academy
- Blue Rocks
- The Ovens Natural Park