Pike Creek Double Barrel Whisky Doubles Down on Sweetness
I am loath to write a negative review of a novel Canadian whisky at least trying to break the stereotype of Canadian whiskies being universally bland and relegated to ginger ale-based beverages. So I hope you all appreciate how it pains me to say Pike Creek Double…
Young Brute Wine Proves it’s More Than Just a Name
When you approach a wine called Young Brute, you’re bound to sip it with some preconceived notions. It’s probably going to be brash, unrefined and proud of it. There’s no age statement and the grapes used in the blend aren’t obvious, only cementing prejudice. From the branding…
Guide to Drinking Glasses
Looking for the perfect glass to drown your post-election blues? Here’s a handy chart when picking your glassware. Source: eReplacementParts.com
Beau’s Brewery Launches Rwanda Craft Brewery Project
There’s just something about Beau’s and brilliant ideas. The last time I interviewed Steve Beauchesne, co-founder of Beau’s Brewery, it was about the nifty project called “B-Side Brewing,” a craft beer label that looks to sign foreign breweries and collaborate to make unique beer. While…
Highlights from the Ontario Craft Brewers Conference 2016
Yesterday saw the greatest gathering of well-bearded folk in all of Toronto — the Ontario Craft Brewers Conference & Suppliers Marketplace. Taking place at the Allstream Centre, this conference was to inform, educate and network, all while drinking the seemingly endless supply of good Ontario craft…
The Balvenie Caribbean Cask is a Sweet, Complex Speyside
When whiskies get a lot of hype, I get a little worried. Will they live up to it, or disappoint me? Am I buying a decent dram or simply buying into a successful marketing campaign? Of course there is another alternative — it exceeds the…
Picking the Perfect Gift for Wine Drinkers
There is no question about it – almost everyone enjoys an elegant glass of quality wine. However, some people are just crazy for the red nectar, and never seem to get enough. If you (or your friend’s) love of wine runs as deep as the…
Non-Alcoholic Beer: What’s the Point?
I know what you’re thinking — this article’s about non-alcoholic Budweiser, there’s simply no way it could be positive right? Mostly wrong, actually. I tried a free sample at the supermarket. And to be blunt it tasted exactly like Budweiser, which is to say “pretty…
19 Crimes Shiraz is Criminally Good
I first spotted the dusky, opaque bottle of 19 Crimes Shiraz on the wine shelf of a friend’s house. It’s branding looked so good I was compelled to ask about it. They loved it — a wine they kept around for an occasion that called for…
Norlan Whisky Glass: A Review
Just to make it perfectly clear, I don’t Kickstart things often. But when I took a look at what Norlan had planned for a whisky glass, I simply couldn’t resist — especially when my backing would net me two glasses when the project came to…