Articles & Round-Ups
3 Tips for Pairing Cheese & Whisky
Pairing cheese and whisky is less about rigid rules and more about understanding how flavour and texture interact. When done well, the combination can highlight nuance in both, turning a…
The Bitter Battle Manhattan vs. Boulevardier
Few cocktail debates are as quietly divisive as Manhattan versus Boulevardier. Both are spirit-forward. Both lean bitter-sweet. Both have devoted followers who insist their choice is the only correct one.…
The Old Fashioned Framework [& 9 Variations on the Classic]
The Old Fashioned is often treated as a fixed recipe, but it is better understood as a framework. At its core, it is simply spirit, sugar, bitters, and intention. Change…
The Art of Entertaining: 9 Freezer Martinis To Make At Home
The freezer martini is equal parts practicality and quiet flex. It is the ultimate host move, designed to keep drinks cold, consistent, and ready the moment guests arrive. No shaking.…
Bubbles for Every Budget Gift Guide (2025 Edition)
Sparkling wine is not just for milestones and midnight toasts. It is a mood, a ritual, and one of the most versatile bottles you can give. Crisp or creamy, bone…
R(h)um Gift Guide (2025 Edition)
Rum is one of the most expressive spirits on the shelf, yet it is still wildly misunderstood. Too often it gets boxed into a single style, when in reality it…
Agave Gift Guide (2025 Edition)
Agave spirits have a way of turning a good gift into a great conversation. They are rooted in place, shaped by patience, and full of personality long before they ever…
Gin Gift Guide (2025 Edition)
Gin is the ultimate shape-shifter on the spirits shelf. Crisp or wild, classic or quietly experimental, it has a way of meeting people exactly where they are and nudging them…
Vodka Gift Guide (2025 Edition)
People love to say vodka is flavorless. We respectfully disagree. This year’s lineup features eight standout bottles that prove vodka has range. From creamy Polish rye to soft white BC wheat, to peaches rescued…
Smoky Spirits Gift Guide (2025 Edition)
Smoke is one of the most polarizing flavors in the spirits world. Some people chase it obsessively, others run in the opposite direction. That tension is exactly what makes smoky…
Spirits From Japan Gift Guide (2025 Edition)
Japanese spirits inspire obsession, debate, and devotion. This guide focuses on flavor, craft, and character across multiple Japanese styles, because what matters most is what’s in the glass.
Scotch Gift Guide (2025 Edition)
Whether you’re shopping for the collector who must have the newest limited drop, the friend who always brings a bottle to share, or someone just stepping into the world of…
Canadian Whisky Gift Guide (2025 Edition)
Canadian whisky is having a moment and this gift guide proves exactly why. From grain-to-glass single malts on the West Coast to bold ryes from Ontario and flavour-driven blends from…
Tastemakers Interview: Shawn Soole on the new Proof & Practice Intermediate Cognac Course
Shawn Soole is an Aussie born and Canada based hospitality professional with more than 25 years of experience behind bars, in boardrooms, and on stages sharing what makes this industry…
The Scotch Shortlist: 12 Go-To (Unpeated) Bottles Endorsed by Experts
From under-$60 gems to timeless classics and Speyside’s more indulgent malts, this shortlist brings together expert-endorsed favourites you’ll be glad to keep on your shelf. Whether you’re just discovering Scotch…
The Rum Diaries: 46 Cocktails, 20+ Never-Before-Seen Recipes
From timeless icons like the Daiquiri and Mai Tai to bold, barrel-aged sippers and 20+ fresh originals straight from the Flavor Camp Community, this collection of 46 rum cocktails is…
What the Pros Drink: 8 Must-Try Rum Cocktails
Vodka might be one of the most misunderstood spirits behind the bar—often labelled as “neutral,” sometimes dismissed as boring, and frequently overshadowed by its louder, oak-aged siblings. But dig a…
Rum Round-Up: Bartenders Share Their Go-To Pours, Sips, and Cocktails
Rum is one of the most versatile spirits behind the bar, carrying a spectrum of flavours that can swing from grassy and bright to funky, rich, and bold. To explore…
Tastemakers Interview: Natasha Motsi and Karl Mudzamba (77 Spirits Inc.)
In a landscape where many brands still echo the same stories, 77 Spirits Inc. stands apart with a voice that’s bold, unapologetic, and rooted in heritage. Founded by Natasha Motsi…
50 Vodka Cocktails That Prove “Neutral” Doesn’t Mean Boring
Vodka might be one of the most misunderstood spirits behind the bar—often labelled as “neutral,” sometimes dismissed as boring, and frequently overshadowed by its louder, oak-aged siblings. But dig a…