A rare whisky half a century in the making, The Balvenie Fifty: Marriage 0962 is a limited offering with only two bottles available in Canada and 110 across the globe. The Balvenie Fifty: Marriage 0962, one of the world’s rare whiskies, comes to Canada’s whisky market this Fall 2018. An expression of exceptional quality that … Read more
Odd Society Spirits Releases Batch #6 Single Malt Whisky for Dad Vancouver’s premier craft-certified distillery, Odd Society Spirits will release batch #6 of their single malt whisky on Thursday, June 14 – just in time for Father’s Day. Distilled from malted barley, grown exclusively in British Columbia and matured in American oak barrels … Read more
There are few spirits more legendary and storied than absinthe. Gotham Steakhouse & Bar has long had one of Vancouver’s best selections of this high proof elixir. To mark National Absinthe Day on March 5th, Gotham is featuring several unique absinthe varieties to be sipped and enjoyed, alongside delicious, hand-crafted absinthe cocktails. Absinthe is … Read more
Early bird tickets now available for Canada’s premier artisanal distillery event With 40 distilleries from across British Columbia showcasing their best products, BC Distilled invites aficionados and newbies alike to explore the country’s biggest artisan and micro-distillery event on April 14. This year the festival features 12 new distilleries which have opened since last year’s … Read more
Four Seasons Resort Whistler elevates the après ski vibe with the launch of Mount Gay Rum’s Firehouse Lounge experience. This relaxed outdoor space invites guests to keep the day’s energy flowing over a warm fire, delicious drinks, tasty bites and great conversations. As part of Mount Gay Rum‘s support of world-class ski resorts, guests are … Read more
This past fall I had the opportunity to tour and have a whisky tasting at Shelter Point Distillery in Oyster River on Vancouver Island. Located about half way between Courtenay and Campbell River just off the Old Island Highway and situated on the former UBC research farmlands. It is a beautiful setting and is … Read more
‘Cashew on the Flip-side’ A Unique twist on the classic rum-and-eggnog, Wildebeest’s ‘Cashew on the Flip-side’ offers a cheeky mix offers a mix of rum, dessert wine, cashew milk, whole egg and house-made winter spice syrup. Shaken with egg to create a frothy consistency and finished with a grating of tonka bean, the … Read more
For the second consecutive year, The Cascade Company is organizing a spirited fundraiser throughout December, with partial proceeds from the sale of JT’s Hot Buttered Rum Mix going to support the Fawkes Academy Parental Advisory Committee (Fawkes Academy provides individualized educational programs for children and adolescents with autism spectrum disorder, other complex developmental disabilities, … Read more
Canadian Club 40 Year Old is the oldest aged expression released by the brand, and possibly the oldest in Canadian whisky history. Canadian Club the brand is probably the best known and loved Canadian whisky, recognized and treasured internationally for decades.
A Night of Sipping the Most Sought-After & Unrivaled American Whiskies Tulalip Resort Casino Sommelier Tom Thompson invites whiskey worshipers and novices to come tasting with him at 6 pm on Friday, August 25 at The Draft Sports Bar and Grill Patio for his first annual Taste of Tulalip All-American Mash Up. It’s … Read more