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A Taste Of Spain – Sherry

If you are a Millennial or Gen Z looking for a new experience in wine, you may be surprised to hear one of the most interesting and versatile types of wine is Sherry. In North America, sherry is...

A Taste of Spain – Food & Culture

Spain is one of the most beautiful and diverse countries in the world. It is the fourth-largest European country and the second-most mountainous country after Switzerland. It has numerous offshore...

A Taste of Spain – Wine Tour

Ah, those grey, rainy, late winter days here on the West Coast! Are you thinking of Spain, and its sunny and warm climate... but getting there isn't in the budget? No worries, we may not be able to...

Non-Alcoholic Trends

Why Non-Alcohol? In a very short period, the non-alcohol landscape has changed dramatically, one part driven by age and the other by culture.  Older drinkers such as Baby Boomers or Gen X have...

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Latest Recipes

Baileys Holiday Birthday Cake Martini

Baileys Holiday Birthday Cake Martini Finally, a cake you can drink! A festive way to celebrate your holiday birthday, or just “cut the cake” any day! This limited edition flavour from Baileys is a...

Bourbon Hot Toddy

Bourbon Hot Toddy With cooler temperatures, cosy up in front of the fireplace with this warm, soothing cocktail. While we often associate a hot toddy with a cold or flu, this bourbon and honey-based...

Bourbon Manhattan Martini

Bourbon Manhattan Martini Ah, the classic Manhattan Martini has been around since the late 1800s. The origin of this cocktail is shrouded in mystery, but the first written mention appears around...

A Long Winter’s Nap

A Long Winter's Nap This is a twist on the classic Hot Toddy, mixing Bourbon with a spice-infused maple syrup. All the ingredients are readily available, and the recipe is quick and easy. The...

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A Taste of Spain – Food & Culture

A Taste of Spain – Food & Culture

Spain is one of the most beautiful and diverse countries in the world. It is the fourth-largest European country and the second-most mountainous country after Switzerland. It has numerous offshore islands, each with its unique and memorable personality. It is...

A Taste of Spain – Wine Tour

A Taste of Spain – Wine Tour

Ah, those grey, rainy, late winter days here on the West Coast! Are you thinking of Spain, and its sunny and warm climate... but getting there isn't in the budget? No worries, we may not be able to provide the sun, but we can bring a taste of Spain right to your door...

Non-Alcoholic Trends

Non-Alcoholic Trends

Why Non-Alcohol? In a very short period, the non-alcohol landscape has changed dramatically, one part driven by age and the other by culture.  Older drinkers such as Baby Boomers or Gen X have reduced their consumption primarily due to age and health.  Millennials...

Japanese Whisky

Japanese Whisky

When you hear mention of Japanese spirits, what is the first thing that comes to mind?  If you are like most people, the first thought is of Sake or maybe Beer.  Japanese culture has a long history of creating alcoholic drinks from rice when the techniques appeared in...

Happy (Belated) National Tequila Day

Happy (Belated) National Tequila Day

We may have missed the real National Tequila Day (July 24th) but it doesn't mean we shouldn't find a way to celebrate tequila every day! Fun fact: Tequila is the fastest-growing spirit in North America.  Not surprising given the promotion and celebrity tequila enjoys...

Bourbon Hot Toddy

Bourbon Hot Toddy

Bourbon Hot Toddy With cooler temperatures, cosy up in front of the fireplace with this warm, soothing cocktail. While we often associate a hot toddy with a cold or flu, this bourbon and honey-based cocktail won't cure but will definitely soothe. The classic...

Bourbon Manhattan Martini

Bourbon Manhattan Martini

Bourbon Manhattan Martini Ah, the classic Manhattan Martini has been around since the late 1800s. The origin of this cocktail is shrouded in mystery, but the first written mention appears around 1882. Whatever story you believe, the Manhattan Club in New York lays...

A Long Winter’s Nap

A Long Winter’s Nap

A Long Winter's Nap This is a twist on the classic Hot Toddy, mixing Bourbon with a spice-infused maple syrup. All the ingredients are readily available, and the recipe is quick and easy. The infused maple syrup can be made ahead and stored in the refrigerator until...

Festive Cranberry Cocktail

Festive Cranberry Cocktail

Festive Cranberry Cocktail If you make cranberry sauce from scratch like many of us, save a few berries for this holiday-inspired cocktail. It blends simple sugar made with fresh cranberries with bourbon. Bourbon brings caramel and vanilla flavours with warming spice...

Cosmopolitan Martini

Cosmopolitan Martini

Cosmopolitan Martini The classic cosmopolitan martini's distinctive pink colour is an eye-opener that will amaze your guests. Its origin and history are unclear, with mention as far back as the 1930s, but popular belief is that it was created in the 1970s. Either...

Vodka Cranberry Cocktail

Vodka Cranberry Cocktail

Vodka Cranberry Cocktail This classic cocktail has been around since the 60's. It was first thought to originate in Manhattan, but it became widely known thanks to Ocean Spray's marketing a little further up the Eastern Seaboard in Cape Cod to promote its...

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A Taste of Spain – Food & Culture

A Taste of Spain – Food & Culture

Spain is one of the most beautiful and diverse countries in the world. It is the fourth-largest European country and the second-most mountainous country after Switzerland. It has numerous offshore islands, each with its unique and memorable personality. It is...

A Taste of Spain – Wine Tour

A Taste of Spain – Wine Tour

Ah, those grey, rainy, late winter days here on the West Coast! Are you thinking of Spain, and its sunny and warm climate... but getting there isn't in the budget? No worries, we may not be able to provide the sun, but we can bring a taste of Spain right to your door...

Non-Alcoholic Trends

Non-Alcoholic Trends

Why Non-Alcohol? In a very short period, the non-alcohol landscape has changed dramatically, one part driven by age and the other by culture.  Older drinkers such as Baby Boomers or Gen X have reduced their consumption primarily due to age and health.  Millennials...

Japanese Whisky

Japanese Whisky

When you hear mention of Japanese spirits, what is the first thing that comes to mind?  If you are like most people, the first thought is of Sake or maybe Beer.  Japanese culture has a long history of creating alcoholic drinks from rice when the techniques appeared in...

Happy (Belated) National Tequila Day

Happy (Belated) National Tequila Day

We may have missed the real National Tequila Day (July 24th) but it doesn't mean we shouldn't find a way to celebrate tequila every day! Fun fact: Tequila is the fastest-growing spirit in North America.  Not surprising given the promotion and celebrity tequila enjoys...

Bourbon Hot Toddy

Bourbon Hot Toddy

Bourbon Hot Toddy With cooler temperatures, cosy up in front of the fireplace with this warm, soothing cocktail. While we often associate a hot toddy with a cold or flu, this bourbon and honey-based cocktail won't cure but will definitely soothe. The classic...

Bourbon Manhattan Martini

Bourbon Manhattan Martini

Bourbon Manhattan Martini Ah, the classic Manhattan Martini has been around since the late 1800s. The origin of this cocktail is shrouded in mystery, but the first written mention appears around 1882. Whatever story you believe, the Manhattan Club in New York lays...

A Long Winter’s Nap

A Long Winter’s Nap

A Long Winter's Nap This is a twist on the classic Hot Toddy, mixing Bourbon with a spice-infused maple syrup. All the ingredients are readily available, and the recipe is quick and easy. The infused maple syrup can be made ahead and stored in the refrigerator until...

Festive Cranberry Cocktail

Festive Cranberry Cocktail

Festive Cranberry Cocktail If you make cranberry sauce from scratch like many of us, save a few berries for this holiday-inspired cocktail. It blends simple sugar made with fresh cranberries with bourbon. Bourbon brings caramel and vanilla flavours with warming spice...

Cosmopolitan Martini

Cosmopolitan Martini

Cosmopolitan Martini The classic cosmopolitan martini's distinctive pink colour is an eye-opener that will amaze your guests. Its origin and history are unclear, with mention as far back as the 1930s, but popular belief is that it was created in the 1970s. Either...

Vodka Cranberry Cocktail

Vodka Cranberry Cocktail

Vodka Cranberry Cocktail This classic cocktail has been around since the 60's. It was first thought to originate in Manhattan, but it became widely known thanks to Ocean Spray's marketing a little further up the Eastern Seaboard in Cape Cod to promote its...