From a family email: Reid's Distillery

It all started with an email.One day, Calvin and Graham Reid’s dad sent a message to his kids that simply read: “This seems wild, but what do you think about starting a gin distillery?” That single note set the Reid family on a path that turned kitchen-counter experiments into one of Toronto’s most exciting craft distilleries.For the Reids, this wasn’t their first adventure. Years earlier, their parents sold the family home, bought a sailboat, and homeschooled their kids while sailing across the Americas - a move that shaped their fearless, “make mistakes and have fun doing it” attitude.What began with homebrewing and a love for craft beer evolved into a passion for gin, quality ingredients, and community. Today, Reid’s Distillery partners with foragers across Canada, teaches hundreds of hospitality students through a collaboration with George Brown College, and invites visitors into an open-concept “brand gallery” where you can taste, see, and experience the distilling process firsthand.This conversation with Calvin and Graham is about family, risk-taking, and how a single email can change everything - especially when it’s signed “Love, Dad.”Follow the podcast on Instagram and TikTokFollow Sam Jen on Instagram