Glenmorangie 10 ‘The Original’: My Mom’s Scotch
Smoth’s Rating: 7.8/10 (Mom’s Rating: 11/10) No matter what I drink, or how my palate evolves, I will always remember Glenmorangie 10 ‘The Original’, because it is my Mom’s scotch, and the first scotch I ever liked. It’s not the best I’ve ever had, nor…
How Volcanoes Make the Most Interesting Wine — Green Moxie
The islands of the Azores lie just off the European coast and present a series of experiences unlike any other you will find in the world. These nine Portuguese islands are linked by culture and language, but they each have their own little unique quirks….
Behind the Beer: Burdock is Brewing Up in Bloordale
With its bustle of boutiques and quaint cafes, it seems nearly impossible to make Bloordale in west Toronto any more charming – but Burdock Brewery and Music Hall (1184 Bloor St.) is going to try. Fully opened in April of 2015, Burdock is a small pub…
Foss Marai is a Primo Prosecco
My love for Prosecco has been well documented. Italy’s answer to Champagne, Prosecco is a light, bright bubbly, as perfect for popping on warm Sunday afternoons as for celebrating a special occasion. While I’m an absolute sucker for any half-decent dry Prosecco, some nonetheless stand…
Imbibing Whiskey With the Intern
It seems absurd to have an intern who doesn’t like drinking supporting your alcohol site. Yet, Andrew was eager to participate, and I could hardly blame him. As part of Andrew’s internship at Sublime Imbibing, I was insistent he at least TRY a whiskey tasting….
Start Sipping Sour Beer: The Next Big Trend
We’ve done the bitter-bomb IPAs. We’re doing the easy-to-session ales. And we’re about to do the Sour Beers. I’m calling it now – the next big trend in brewing is going to be sour beers. I know what you’re thinking: “Who the hell wants to…
Decoding the Decanting Process – Fix.com
Check out the below graphic, and the excellent article written by Zachary Sussman to which it links for a thorough introduction about the process of decanting wine. Source: Fix.com
What’s the Best Whiskey Glass?
It’s a question all whis(e)y drinkers ask at some point — what do I drink this damn stuff out of? With the profusion of glasses and styles to choose from, it’s not always clear cut. Many whiskey aficionados favour the classic Glencairn style, while the…
Don’t Waste Your Wealth on ‘White Dog Whiskey’
What began as a simple tasting and review has evolved into a public service announcement: stay away from “White Dog Whiskey.” Yes, it might be in vogue, and yes, that cool cocktail place downtown uses it in an $11 drink. But trust me, I’ve tried…
Behind the Beer: Shannon Howatt is Breaking Down the Home Brewing Boy’s Club
Picture in your head a modern brewer. If the person you imagine is impressively bearded, stocky, tattooed and male — well you’ve got a pretty good sense of an average brewer. But there are some who break the mould, and one of them is Toronto’s…