O’leary Cabernet Merlot: More Palatable than its Namesake (if only slightly)
Kevin O’Leary is a man of many titles — businessman, millionaire, conservative leadership candidate and utter douchebag to name a few. And I suppose he felt it was high time to add wine maker (or, more accurately I’m sure, wine investor) to the list. Naturally,…
Woodford Reserve Sonoma-Cutrer Finish: My Dream Bourbon Come True
“It will be mine. Oh yes… it will be mine.” Anyone who’s seen Wayne’s World is familiar with this line, a promise Wayne makes to one day purchase the guitar of his dreams. I uttered a very similar phrase, except it wasn’t targeted at a guitar,…
The Rare Barrel Makes the Best Sour Beer I’ve Ever Had
I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again — the best part of blogging about booze is all the friends who want to share a drink with you and talk about it. Recently, I had a very good friend return from California with some…
Mumm Champagne Justifies Its Popularity
If you’ve ever had a glass of champagne at a function, there’s a good chance it was G.H. Mumm Cordon Rouge Brut Champagne. It’s one of the largest producers of champagne in the world, and was ranked 4th in volume of bottles sold as of…
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…