OUR STORY

SASKATCHEWAN’S FIRST MICRO-DISTILLERY

-EST 2010-

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Last Mountain Distillery is family-owned and operated, located in Lumsden, SK, the heart of grain country. Our success lies in our commitment to producing high-quality, handcrafted spirits. Our signature products include Saskatchewan’s best-selling naturally infused dill pickle vodka, our naturally infused organic cherry whisky, apple pie moonshine, and more. Our craft distilling process brings out the full flavor of the grain and leaves a smooth finish unlike any other.

Colin and Meredith began their journey starting Saskatchewan’s first micro-distillery in August of 2010. After searching for a unique Saskatchewan spirit and finding none, creating a micro-distillery in Saskatchewan seemed like an obvious business choice for the heart of the prairies. Colin Schmidt was raised in Regina, SK. He attended Colorado College on a hockey scholarship and was drafted by the Edmonton Oilers. After a short hockey career, Colin met Meredith while living in the US and they decided to return to Saskatchewan in 2008.

Although Colin and Meredith’s professional backgrounds were in banking and finance, they had been hobby craftsmen since returning to Saskatchewan. After receiving encouragement and advice from one of Colin’s friends who had successfully opened one of the first micro-distilleries in the United States, they were inspired to start Saskatchewan’s first micro-distillery out of their home garage. After only a year and a half in business, Last Mountain Distillery expanded and opened up at its current location on Highway 20 in Lumsden, SK.

2022

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Braeden became a partner in Last Mountain Distillery early on in 2022!

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Last Mountain Distillery was Craven Country Thunder’s Premium Liquor Sponsor of 2022

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We crafted an exclusive LMD Whisky specifically for Country Thunder 2022!

A new brand identity for Last Mountain Distillery Products was unveiled- One that better reflects who we are, the direction we’re going and tells the story of how we got to where we are today.

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Our Rebrand Story

Situated in the heart of grain country is Saskatchewan’s first micro-distillery. Named after a beautiful Sask lake, where founders Colin and Meredith Schmidt were wed, Last Mountain Distillery was born in 2010.

Last Mountain Lake holds a special place in the hearts of all involved in the business. It’s where their families gather to create memories, where ideas are made and where goals are set.

So often you will see a pelican either soaring gracefully through the sky, or resting peacefully on the lake, symbolizing tranquility, direction and new beginnings.

While we continue to share Saskatchewan’s Spirit with the world, we can’t wait to share more of our story too!

LMD Whisky joined the family as our premium whisky brand. Crafted in small batches, and aged to perfection - no two releases will be the same!

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2021

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First batch of Hibiscus Lime Vodka is released

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New automated bottling machine arrives

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Increases efficiency and capacity!

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Last Mountain Products make a bottle upgrade to the new grain elevator bottles!

2020

Several bottles of Vodka labeled 'lok(al)' with medals hanging on one of the bottles, set against a background of more similar bottles.

Lokel Vodka wins on the world’s stage in the NY International Spirit Competition

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Tours are cancelled and store capacity is limited resulting in the creation of an online store and curbside pick up

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COVID hits SK and LMD donates sanitizer to farmers and local people in need

2019

A bottle of barrel-aged gin with two glasses of gin on a wooden surface.

Launch of LMD Barrel Aged Gin

Three bottles of whiskey on a wooden barrel, with medals hanging from pink ribbons, in front of shelves filled with stacked whiskey barrels.

2018 Canadian Whisky Award Winners!

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Launch of LMD Single Cask Red Wine Barrel Aged Whisky

2018

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Launch of LMD Saskatoon Berry Vodka

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Launch of LMD elevator bottle

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LMD at Banff Whisky Experience

2017

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Continued growth means expansion and enhancements!

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Adding on to the distillery

A large light green building with a sign that reads 'Last Mountain Distillery.' There are several cars parked in front, and the ground has patches of snow and brown grass. The sky is overcast and the area has some leafless trees.

The distillery after the renovation

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Canning machine arrived!

Cans being filled with liquid on a bottling line at the Last Mountain Distillery.

First LMD coolers

EST 2010

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