Fancy sampling some artisan locally crafted spirits from 23 B.C. small-batch distilleries? The second annual BC Distilled Festival is returning to Vancouver on April 18 at CBC Studios.

Two public tastings will be offered, from 4 to 6 p.m. and 7 to 9:30 p.m. where distillers will be offering their custom creations using speciality gins, vodkas and other liqueurs. There will also be local chefs on hand serving small bites to visitors.

Tickets start at $39.99, for a full listing of participating businesses and to purchase tickets go to bcdistilled.ca.