A Campbell River distillery has earned a pair of prizes at an international competition.

A Campbell River distillery has earned a pair of prizes at an international competition.

Shelter Point struck Double Gold – twice – in the Canadian Whisky category at the world’s oldest and largest spirits contest.

Judges at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition awarded the distillery’s Single Malt and Smoke Point whisky with top marks, with every member of the judging panel giving both whiskys a gold rating.

Stephen Goodridge, the distillery's General Manager said this is the first year Shelter Point Distillery has entered the San Francisco World Spirits Competition, and to win two Double Gold medals is an exceptional milestone.

The distillery is newly reopened for tastings and tours.