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Traveller Whiskey, named after Chris Stapleton’s eponymous studio album, is a collaboration between the singer and Buffalo Trace distillery. After putting together over 50 blends, blend No. 40 was the chosen combination for this expression. TL;DR We would happily drink this if it was served […]
Say goodbye to midday naps and hello to Skip the Siestas, the cocktail that energizes…
This cocktail is inspired by family visits to a Vietnamese restaurant.
The inspiration behind this cocktail, as explained by Theresa Smith, an advanced home bartender & Whisky Educator from Calgary, AB, “I love the idea of layered drinks. I used a Godfather-type base for something similar a few years ago when the “Three-shot Challenge” was a thing. A little tweaking and now it’s a riff on an iced-coffee cocktail.”
Sip the world with Tapestry, a cocktail that weaves together the rich flavors of India, Morocco, and Colombia. With a bold blend of Cloud House, velvety cream, nutty pistachio orgeat, and a daring splash of spicy black cardamom harissa tincture, this drink is a global […]
Understanding the key tasting notes can transform your bourbon experience and make it more enjoyable. Let’s dive into eight essential flavour notes that can help you describe almost any bourbon…
Canada is known for their blended whiskies and in fact are some of the best selling whiskey brands in the world. But, did you know that Canada has some unique blending rules that are legislated which are unlike any other country which allow 50 year old Scotches to be blended in to a Canadian whiskies and sold, along with wine, bourbon and other spirits?
A rye like no other. If you’re not typically a fan of rye whisky this may just convert your views. However, beware, if you’re a fan of high-rye whiskies due to their spicy and green profile, this is not the rye for you. TL;DR This […]
Quality over everything. Michter’s Distillery is focused on creating the best quality spirits, cost be damned which could precisely be why the Michter’s US*1 Straight Rye Whiskey is so balanced and ‘crushable’. As a single barrel release, each cask is carefully selected, offering a unique […]
Reifel Rye honours George H. Reifel, the legendary master distiller who was instrumental in establishing Alberta Distillers’ house style more than 75 years ago. TL;DR This spicy, fruit-forward rye is great value for price point. Review: Flavor Camp TeamPhoto: Andy Chan | @andychanmedia Flavor Camps Overall […]