Growing up with a dad in the RCMP, Brock Coutts moved around Manitoba a lot (and even spent some time in Old Montreal) but knew without a doubt that the Exchange was the right place for Patent 5 Distillery.

“It always was the dream but I never had a clear picture of how that dream would evolve.” Brock an accountant turned craft distiller, was inspired by a visit micro distillery in Boston on a business trip in 2004. A home brewer Brock was determined to bring a farm to bottle distilling to his home province.

Our goal is to take Manitoba ingredients, and make the world’s best spirits. “If you’re patient enough you can make a great product, and celebrate everything Manitoba has to put into it.”

Visit Patent 5 Distillery at 108 Alexander Avenue.