Born of the Québec bedrock

Formed 2.5 billion years ago, this gabbro comes from the Chibougamau region, deep in the Canadian Shield. It is one of the oldest gabbros on Earth: every stone in your glass carries a piece of that history.

The stone
A dark igneous rock sprinkled with small black and white crystals of varying size, with black minerals dominating.

The set
Six whisky stones presented on a Canadian walnut base.

The ritual
Place the stones in the freezer for at least two hours. Add two or three stones to your glass, pour, and let your whisky cool gently without a single drop of water. Afterwards, rinse them with clear water, let them dry and return them to the freezer.

Made by hand in Québec
We extract our stones by hand, without heavy machinery, then cut and finish each one in our workshop. Perfect with whisky, scotch, bourbon, rye, cognac, armagnac, port and aged rum.

Each stone is unique: the colour and grain of the stone and the wood vary from one set to another.

These 940-million-year-old metamorphic stones come from Saint-Élie-de-Caxton, in Mauricie. They were born when two continents collided to form the supercontinent Rodinia: heated and folded over millions of years, they took on the layered texture of gneiss.

The stone
A striking blend of deep emerald green and black, with inclusions of pearly white crystals.

The set
Six whisky stones presented on a Canadian walnut base.

The ritual
Place the stones in the freezer for at least two hours. Add two or three stones to your glass, pour, and let your whisky cool gently without a single drop of water. Afterwards, rinse them with clear water, let them dry and return them to the freezer.

Made by hand in Québec
We extract our stones by hand, without heavy machinery, then cut and finish each one in our workshop. Perfect with whisky, scotch, bourbon, rye, cognac, armagnac, port and aged rum.

Each stone is unique: the colour and grain of the stone and the wood vary from one set to another.

These metamorphic stones, around 940 million years old, come from the Saint-Élie-de-Caxton region, in Mauricie. They date back to the era when the supercontinent Rodinia was taking shape.

The stone
A deep, finely crystalline black, with translucent dark green hornblende inclusions and flashes of bronze reflection.

The set
Six whisky stones presented on a Canadian walnut base.

The ritual
Place the stones in the freezer for at least two hours. Add two or three stones to your glass, pour, and let your whisky cool gently without a single drop of water. Afterwards, rinse them with clear water, let them dry and return them to the freezer.

Made by hand in Québec
We extract our stones by hand, without heavy machinery, then cut and finish each one in our workshop. Perfect with whisky, scotch, bourbon, rye, cognac, armagnac, port and aged rum.

Each stone is unique: the colour and grain of the stone and the wood vary from one set to another.

These 2.7-billion-year-old stones come from the Chapais region. They were born from a dyke of magma that cut through volcanic rock during the Archean eon, when active volcanoes shaped the land that is now Québec.

The stone
An igneous rock marked with bright green and forest green spots, slightly transformed by the volcanic heat around it.

The set
Six whisky stones presented on a Canadian walnut base.

The ritual
Place the stones in the freezer for at least two hours. Add two or three stones to your glass, pour, and let your whisky cool gently without a single drop of water. Afterwards, rinse them with clear water, let them dry and return them to the freezer.

Made by hand in Québec
We extract our stones by hand, without heavy machinery, then cut and finish each one in our workshop. Perfect with whisky, scotch, bourbon, rye, cognac, armagnac, port and aged rum.

Each stone is unique: the colour and grain of the stone and the wood vary from one set to another.

Stanstead granite, from the Eastern Townships, formed during the Devonian period, some 380 million years ago. This celebrated stone has long been used in Québec's finest buildings and monuments.

The stone
A pale two-mica granite: white plagioclase and grey glassy quartz, dotted with small black crystals and flecks of shimmering mica.

The set
Six whisky stones presented on a Canadian walnut base.

The ritual
Place the stones in the freezer for at least two hours. Add two or three stones to your glass, pour, and let your whisky cool gently without a single drop of water. Afterwards, rinse them with clear water, let them dry and return them to the freezer.

Made by hand in Québec
We extract our stones by hand, without heavy machinery, then cut and finish each one in our workshop. Perfect with whisky, scotch, bourbon, rye, cognac, armagnac, port and aged rum.

Each stone is unique: the colour and grain of the stone and the wood vary from one set to another.

These 1.15-billion-year-old stones come from the Lac-Saint-Jean anorthosite complex, one of the largest in the world. Often sold as "black granite", anorthosite is in fact a rock of its own, made almost entirely of plagioclase feldspar.

The stone
A dark stone whose plagioclase crystals catch the light in blue reflections as you turn the glass.

The set
Six whisky stones presented on a Canadian walnut base.

The ritual
Place the stones in the freezer for at least two hours. Add two or three stones to your glass, pour, and let your whisky cool gently without a single drop of water. Afterwards, rinse them with clear water, let them dry and return them to the freezer.

Made by hand in Québec
We extract our stones by hand, without heavy machinery, then cut and finish each one in our workshop. Perfect with whisky, scotch, bourbon, rye, cognac, armagnac, port and aged rum.

Each stone is unique: the colour and grain of the stone and the wood vary from one set to another.

Because we extract and cut every stone by hand, some come out a little thicker, a little smaller or a little more oblique than planned. We call them the outsiders: their character makes them truly unique.

The set
Eight assorted whisky stones, with their certificate and a reusable canvas pouch (6.5 × 3 in), designed and made locally with our partners. Perfect to grow your collection or to share the ritual with friends.

The ritual
Place the stones in the freezer for at least two hours. Add two or three stones to your glass, pour, and let your whisky cool gently without a single drop of water. Afterwards, rinse them with clear water, let them dry and return them to the freezer.

Made by hand in Québec
We extract our stones by hand, without heavy machinery, then cut and finish each one in our workshop. Perfect with whisky, scotch, bourbon, rye, cognac, armagnac, port and aged rum.

Each stone is unique: the colour and grain of the stone and the wood vary from one set to another.

Make your gift one of a kind: a name, a date, a logo or a short message, laser-engraved into the walnut base of your whisky stones or onto your coasters.

How to order
Add this item to your cart along with the whisky stones or coasters you want engraved, then write your text in the order note or email us at info@lithologie.ca. Engraving on one side.

Free engraving from $100
On orders of $100 or more, engraving is offered automatically at checkout.

Designed and made in Québec, this walnut tasting glass is the natural companion to our whisky stones. Its clean shape holds about 1 oz of spirit with two or three stones.

Because you cannot see the colour of the spirit through the wood, you focus entirely on its aromas: an invitation to taste your favourite scotch or rum blind, like a professional.

The glass
Canadian walnut sourced from the circular economy, finished by hand with a durable, fully waterproof coating that does not affect the taste. Delivered in a minimalist gift box.

Also available as a set of two.

Designed and made in Québec, this walnut tasting glass is the natural companion to our whisky stones. Its clean shape holds about 1 oz of spirit with two or three stones.

Because you cannot see the colour of the spirit through the wood, you focus entirely on its aromas: an invitation to taste your favourite scotch or rum blind, like a professional.

The glass
Canadian walnut sourced from the circular economy, finished by hand with a durable, fully waterproof coating that does not affect the taste. Delivered in a minimalist gift box.

A set of two glasses, to share the ritual. Also sold individually.

To keep your whisky stones perfectly clean and free of any scent that could alter your whisky. This dish soap, free of fragrance, dye and phosphate, cuts grease while staying gentle on the hands.

The maker
Made in Canada by The Unscented Company, certified Leaping Bunny (never tested on animals). Their bottles are designed to be refilled at home or in store.

Format
60 ml (2 oz)

Ingredients
Aqua (water), sodium alkylbenzene sulfonate, sodium laureth sulfate, glycerin, alcohol, laureth-9, decyl glucoside, lauramine oxide, sodium methylglycine diacetate, benzyl alcohol, ethylhexylglycerin, tocopherol.

Tasting notes
Rich, roasted walnut, with a sweet and bitter finish.

Created by mixologist Claudia Doyon and produced at La Chaufferie distillery, this cocktail bitter captures a rare side of Québec's terroir. It also adds depth to your dishes and culinary creations.

Pairs with
Gin, rum, maple, fruit, cognac.

Ingredients
Water, Québec grain alcohol, Québec black walnut.

Format
50 ml. Keeps indefinitely at room temperature after opening.

Cook your favourite foods on a stone, right at the table. Heated, it cooks meat, vegetables, seafood and even grilling cheeses like halloumi slowly, without burning them. Chilled, it becomes a serving platter for sushi, cheese or Thai-style rolled ice cream.

The stone
A 2.7-billion-year-old andesitic basalt, in shades from forest green to moss green, with a mirror finish that is easy to clean.

The platter
A walnut base made in Québec from the circular economy, delivered with a certificate of authenticity for the stone and a user guide.

Dimensions
Overall: 17 × 7 1/2 × 1 3/4 in
Stone: 9 × 6 × 1 in

Each stone is unique: colour and pattern vary from one griddle to another.

Grill like never before on a slab of Stanstead granite, the celebrated stone of the Eastern Townships, formed some 380 million years ago.

The stone
A pale two-mica granite, dominated by white, with a pattern of small black minerals.

How to use
Place the stone on the grill and heat it gradually with the lid closed. Stone absorbs heat and releases it evenly: steak, fish, chicken and vegetables cook through gently, sear beautifully and keep all their juices. Its walnut base lets you bring it straight to the table as a serving platter.

Made by hand in Québec
Each stone is extracted by hand, without heavy machinery, then cut and polished in our workshop. Its smooth finish shows off the stone and makes it easy to clean.

Each stone is unique: colour and pattern vary from one griddle to another.

Grill on a 1.15-billion-year-old stone from the Lac-Saint-Jean anorthosite complex, the dark rock often called "black granite".

The stone
A deep, dark stone with large crystals up to a centimetre across, some catching the light in blue reflections.

How to use
Place the stone on the grill and heat it gradually with the lid closed. Stone absorbs heat and releases it evenly: steak, fish, chicken and vegetables cook through gently, sear beautifully and keep all their juices. Its walnut base lets you bring it straight to the table as a serving platter.

Made by hand in Québec
Each stone is extracted by hand, without heavy machinery, then cut and polished in our workshop. Its smooth finish shows off the stone and makes it easy to clean.

Each stone is unique: colour and pattern vary from one griddle to another.