Our Awards
Celebrating Excellence in Every Bottle
At Nova Scotia Spirit Co. our passion for crafting exceptional spirits is reflected in the recognition we've received on the world stage.
From international competitions to local acclaim, our awards highlight the dedication, craftsmanship, and innovation we pour into every batch.
2022 SAN FRANCISCO WORLD SPIRITS COMPETITION
- Double Gold Medal: Blue Lobster Blueberry Lemon Vodka Soda
- Silver Medal: Nova Scotia Spirit Co. Blue Lobster Vodka
- Silver Medal: Nova Scotia Spirit Co. Willing to Learn Gin
- Silver Medal: Nova Scotia Spirit Co. Fisherman's Helper White Rum
- Silver Medal: Nova Scotia Spirit Co. Fisherman's Helper Solera Rum Cream
- Silver Medal: Blue Lobster Rocket
- Bronze Medal: Blue Lobster Lemon Lime Vodka Soda
2018 Pictou County Chamber of Commerce Awards
- DEANS Marketing Award
2018 San Francisco World Spirits Competition
- Silver Medal: Blue Lobster Vodka
2018 Berlin International Spirits Competition
- Silver Medal: Blue Lobster Vodka
- Bronze Medal: Willing to Learn Gin
2018 Denver International Spirits Awards
- Double Gold: One Wild Pint Blueberry Liqueur
- Gold Medal: Willing to Learn Gin
- Silver Medal: Cat Came Back Barrel Conditioned Gin
- Silver Medal: Blue Lobster Vodka
2017 Pictou County Chamber of Commerce
- Entrepreneur of the Year
2017 Canadian Business STARTUP TOP 50
- Rank #13 - Canada’s Top New Growth Companies
2018 Denver International Spirits Awards
- Double Gold: One Wild Pint Blueberry Liqueur
- Gold Medal: Willing to Learn Gin
- Silver Medal: Cat Came Back Barrel Conditioned Gin
- Silver Medal: Blue Lobster Vodka
2017 American Distilling Institute’s Judging of Craft Spirits
- Double Gold Medal, Best of Category International Classic Rectified Gin: Willing to Learn Gin. 1 of 9 given out in a category of over 800 submissions, only Canadian spirit to receive Double Gold.
- Gold Medal: The Cat Came Back Barrel Conditioned Gin
- Silver Medal, Best of Category International Rectified Vodka – Neutral Character: Blue Lobster Vodka
- Bronze Medal, Best of Category International Aged Rum: Solera Rum
2016 Nova Scotia Liquor Corporation Awards
- Local Spirit Partner of the Year
2016 New York International Spirits Competition
- Gold: The Cat Came Back Gin
- Silver: Fisherman’s Helper White Rum
- Silver: Willing to Learn Gin
2015 San Francisco World Spirits Competition
- 39 industry-leading judges tasted and ranked more than 1,850 spirits.
- Gold Medal: Blue Lobster Vodka
- Silver Medal: Fisherman’s Helper White Rum
- Silver Medal: Willing to Learn Gin