Twas the season to spend quality time with friends, family, and loved ones. Alas, big parties and large gatherings are so last year. And thanks to Covid, some of my favourite products are selling out quickly. It might be an idea to plan a trip and put a few bottles […]
Spirits Picks
Shari reviews intriguing Spirits and Beer products for you to discover.
Casamigos Tequila Reposado
Summer is finally here and it makes me think about Tequila! Tequila is a distilled drink from the western Mexican state of Jalisco, primarily surrounding its namesake, the city called Tequila. It is made from the blue agave plant in the highlands near Guadalajara. Tequila can only be made from […]
Aperol
The biggest selling spirit in Italy, Aperol is becoming increasingly popular for us too. I would characterize Aperol as an apéritif. It is bright orange in colour and has a blend of aromas including orange, herbs and spices. It is 11% alc/vol, has a smooth sweet taste, with a spicy […]
Georgian Bay Gin Smash
I remember when we launched Georgian Bay Gin Smash, at LCBO in the spring of 2016. The brain child of three friends, I found this ready-to-drink gin cocktail different from many others. It was refreshing and not too sweet. I loved the citrus flavours with a kiss of mint and the […]