Dillon's Dry Gin 7

Ontario rye, then vapour through juniper. That is the whole idea of this dry gin.

The shop calls it a traditional dry style. The base is 100% Ontario rye grain. Botanicals meet the spirit as vapour. A 750 mL bottle is listed at C$40.

The seller is the distillery at 4833 Tufford Road in Lincoln, Ontario. Geoff Dillon founded the place in 2012. The site names no parent firm.

A 2023 gold from the San Francisco World Spirits Competition is on the product page. The gin is made in Canada.

Product Highlights

  • •Base spirit from Ontario rye
  • •Vapour path through juniper
  • •750 mL shop bottle at C$40
  • •Lincoln, Ontario distillery address
  • •2023 San Francisco gold medal
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Our Canadian score

Very strong Canadian ties

Canadian-made, mostly Canadian inputs (Lincoln, Ontario)

Ontario rye is the base of Dillon's Dry Gin 7, vapour-run at the Lincoln distillery. Geoff Dillon is the named founder, and no parent firm is listed.

Score breakdown (85% evidenced, high confidence)

Manufacturing30% of score100/100

“A traditional dry style gin made by vapour distilling through juniper and other botanicals.”

Ingredients / Materials25% of score80/100

“This classic gin is made from a base of 100% Ontario rye grain.”

Brand Ownership20% of score100/100

“Geoff Dillon, founder”

Headquarters10% of score100/100

“4833 Tufford Road, Lincoln, ON L3J 0X9”

Canadian Workforce6% of scoreNo data
Packaging5% of scoreNo data
Design & R&D4% of scoreNo data

This score is our own read of publicly available evidence, not a regulatory finding. It is not a CFIA or Competition Bureau origin determination, and it is not the same as the "Product of Canada" or "Made in Canada" claims a manufacturer prints on a label. Check the package if you need the official claim. How we score

Key Facts

Distilled
Lincoln, Ontario
Base
100% Ontario rye
Method
Vapour distilled
Size
750 mL
Price
C$40
Founder
Geoff Dillon

Where to Buy

Product Information

Ingredients

100% Ontario rye grain, vapour distilled through juniper and other botanicals.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dillon's Dry Gin 7 made in Canada?

Yes. Dillon's Dry Gin 7 is sold by the Lincoln, Ontario distillery, and the grain base is 100% Ontario rye. Geoff Dillon is named as founder, with no parent company on the site.

What grain is in Dillon's Dry Gin 7?

Dillon's Dry Gin 7 uses a base of 100% Ontario rye grain. The shop describes a vapour pass through juniper and other botanicals.

How big is a bottle of Dillon's Dry Gin 7?

The shop lists Dillon's Dry Gin 7 at 750 mL. The posted price is C$40.

Who owns Dillon's Dry Gin 7?

The about page names Geoff Dillon as founder of the Lincoln distillery. Dillon's Dry Gin 7 is one of its shop gins. No outside owner is named.

Has Dillon's Dry Gin 7 won awards?

The shop page lists a 2023 gold medal in San Francisco for Dillon's Dry Gin 7, plus earlier silver and gold medals.