Pathfinder Barrel Program

Purchase your own barrel and earn up to 12.5% per annum payments.
We buy back your barrel on maturity at full purchase price.
Enjoy gifted bottles of your barrel upon maturity.



Introducing The Pathfinder Barrel Program

Phase II of our Barrel Program is coming to a close.

PathfinderX, our second iteration of our program, offers a unique opportunity to invest in our flagship Rideau Whisky. This whisky is aged in oak barrels and crafted in the heart of Ontario.

Barrel Options

  • $4500 — Full Barrel (3 barrel shares)
  • $1500 — 1/3 Barrel (1 barrel share)

Backed by our aging Rideau Whisky, PathfinderX supports Top Shelf Distillers’ growth: a distillery expansion, grain management, additional still and fermentation capacity, and increased barrel storage.

up to 12.5% annual returns — plus, the original cost is fully paid out after 36 months, with bottles gifted along the way.

Quick Facts

  • Earn up to 12.5% annually, with payouts each year
  • Barrel is stored in our government-bonded warehouse
  • Ownership backed by a signed term sheet
  • We fully buyback your barrel after 36 months
  • Up to 12 bottles gifted to you upon maturity
  • Enjoy a catered, personalized experience -- the closest thing to owning a whisky distillery!

Why A Barrel Program?

  • Canadian Whisky has reached an all-time high with demand far higher than supply
  • Our flagship whisky, Rideau Whisky, is one of the few Canadian options serving as an alternative Bourbon
  • Simply put: we need to get more whisky in barrels, as soon as possible
  • Barrel Programs, commonplace in the UK, are a way we can scale quickly while also providing a unique experience to enthusiasts
  • Plus, enjoy catered events, tastings, and exclusive perks

Example: Full Barrel ($4500)

Receive $281.25 every six months until your barrel is filled (target: July 2026). After fill, receive $562.50 annually for 3 years. At maturity: receive your initial $4500 back and 12 bottles of finished whisky.

Totala return: a minimum of $6187.5 on the initial $4500.

How It Works

We’ll connect with you to finalize your order, issue your terms sheet, and arrange secure payment. It’s simple — and we’re here to help tailor your experience.

Reach us anytime at contact@topshelfdistillers.com.

What About Risk?

We buy back every barrel at full price after 36 months, regardless of yield or loss. Your whisky is stored safely in our bonded warehouse, and your barrel remains yours — even in unexpected events.

Still Have Questions?

Email us at contact@topshelfdistillers.com. We also offer alternate payment options such as e-transfer or check, and are happy to address all your questions.