2016 Nova Scotia Culinary Ambassadors - Pierre Guevremont & Lynne MacKay, Ironworks Distillery
CULINARY AMBASSADORS OF THE YEAR - 2016 Taste of Nova Scotia Awards
Inspired initially by a fortuitous and timely inflight magazine article on distilling – Pierre & Lynne decided to start their own business in Lunenburg in 2009 – based on the following key principles:
- To create products from scratch and to learn all the aspects of the business: to control the fermentation, the distillations, the barrel aging and infusing.
- To source all raw ingredients in Nova Scotia, to take advantage of the bountiful agricultural output of this province.
- To maximize the number of direct and indirect jobs that could be created. Firmly believing that “Made in Nova Scotia = Jobs in Nova Scotia.”
Their passion, drive and innovation is contagious. Together they have created a local-inspired, artisanal business that celebrates the local community and Nova Scotia - while sharing our passion and local products with the world.