Be Part of Ontario’s Whisky
Legacy
The Pathfinder Barrel Program is your invitation to shape a whisky region and be part of the next chapter of craft spirits.
Why Join Pathfinder?
Big returns. Small batch legacy.
Guaranteed Returns
Annual returns, plus full buyback after 3 years.
Low Maintenance Investing
No management or selling required. We take care of everything.
Local Legacy, Global Vision
Help grow Ontario’s whisky future from grain to glass.
Be Part of the First Wave
Limited barrels. A lasting legacy.
Made Here.Meant For More.
2024 marked a turning point for Top Shelf Distillers. With your support, we’re crafting whisky with real terroir — shaped by Lanark County’s climate, local grains, spring-fed water, and bold imagination. Pathfinder is how we get there.
This is your chance to help turn a small-town distillery into a globally respected whisky house — and share in its success.
See what Pathfinder helped unlock — including expanded whisky production, new facilities, local sourcing commitments, and community momentum.
Is Pathfinder Right for You?
This isn’t a fit for everyone. It’s for people who care where their money goes and what it helps build.
You believe in values-first intiatives
You want strong returns, but you also want your dollars to support something real and rooted.
You’re curious about craft
Whether you’re already a whisky fan or just exploring the space, you want a deeper connection to what you’re part of.
You care about experience, not just outcomes
You’re in it for the updates, the community, and the feeling that you’re contributing to something meaningful.
You want to shape what’s next
You’re not looking for a typical investment. You’re looking for a legacy. Pathfinder is where that begins.
The Breakdown
Choose Your Share:
Earn:
Get Involved:
Real Pathfinders. Real Returns
Hear from those who’ve already walked the path.
Your Involvement Fuels a Bigger Vision
Every Pathfinder accelerates the growth of Top Shelf Distillers and the rise of an Ontario whisky terroir.
Here’s what your support makes possible:
Expansion of distillery infrastructure and warehousing
A second still, fermenting tanks, and grain-handling systems
Use of Ontario-grown, regeneratively farmed grains
Aging capacity for thousands of barrels of whisky
Storytelling rooted in place, process, and purpose
You’re not just funding whisky. You’re helping shape a region.
Secure, Transparent and Purpose-Driven
Pathfinder is structured to give you peace of mind:
You invest. We handle the rest — and you enjoy the returns.
3 Bottles
per share gifted upon maturity
READY TO TALK BARRELS?
Just drop in your email below to receive everything you need — our team will be in touch with complete program details and next steps.
Whether you’re ready to get involved or want to talk it over, we’ll follow up within 1 business day.
Want to talk to someone now? Call us any time: 613-201-3333
HOW IT WORKS
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Step 1: Choose Your Barrel Shares
We have options for full or partial barrels (called Barrel Shares), making it easier to own whisky no matter your budget. A member of our team will help you select your barrel and walk you through the signed term sheet. We’ll also answer any questions and talk through potential risks.
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Step 2: Your Barrel Goes Into Bond
Once confirmed, your whisky is crafted and stored in a government-bonded warehouse under our holding company. Your barrel is shielded from any financial changes at Top Shelf. We’ll keep you updated as it ages and invite you to an exclusive tasting at the distillery.
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Step 3: Get Paid. Stay Connected.
Receive payments every 6 months. And, after 36 months, your investment is bought back in full. You’ll also receive three bottles per share from your custom-aged barrel.
Want to keep going? You’re always welcome to reinvest.
Still Have Questions? We’ve Got You.
What exactly am I investing in?
You’re purchasing shares/barrels that are to-be-filled of Whisky. Your investment helps fund production while you earn strong returns and receive bottled whisky at the end.
How are the returns paid?
Someone from the team will reach out to coordinate payments. We use E-transfers, cheque or direct deposit. There is flexibility to adjust based on your needs.
What do I get in return?
Semi- annual interest payouts at 12.5% per annum. Bottles of whisky gifted to you at the end of term based on your purchase.
What are my payment options?
Credit, debit, cheque, e-transfer, EFT- all payment methods accepted.
Can I sell or transfer my share?
Certainly – Speak to the Pathfinder team
How is Top Shelf making profit off of these barrels and still payout 12.5% return per anum?
The contents once blended and bottled in each barrel are a much higher value then the amount we are selling you the barrel for. For example: One barrel yields approximately 220 bottles of 750ml = $13,200 at retail
