Distilling Lincoln: Inside Dillon’s Small Batch Distillers

What makes Dillon’s Small Batch Distillers uniquely Lincoln? In this episode of The Lincoln Local, Sara Wilde and Stephanie Hicks sit down with Anthony D’Aprile, General Manager of Dillon’s, to go behind the bottle and explore the people, process and local ingredients behind one of Lincoln’s best-known craft beverage businesses.

Since opening in 2012, Dillon’s has grown from its small-batch spirits into ready-to-drink cocktails, tastings, tours and hands-on experiences—all while staying connected to the farmers, growers and community around it.

Anthony takes us inside the art and science of distilling, talks about the importance of Niagara ingredients, shares how Dillon’s supported the community during the pandemic, and explains why experiences have become such an important part of the business.

Plus, we find out Anthony’s favourite Dillon’s products, cocktail preferences, and what’s coming up at the distillery—including Teenies & Weenies on September 20, 2026 and Dillon’s Craft Your Own Gin experiences.

🍸 In this episode:
• The art and science of distilling
• Local ingredients and the Niagara connection
• The evolution of Dillon’s
• The importance of experiences and community
• What’s next at Dillon’s
• Anthony’s quick-fire cocktail choices

Learn more: Dillons.ca
Follow: @DillonsDistills

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Thanks & Credits

With support from:

• Niagara Region Economic Development
• The Watering Can
• Second Chance Decor
• Verhoef Electric