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  • The whisky was flowing last week at the #BeWise18 Whisky Festival at the @imperialvancouver, featuring guest speakers David Chilton (Best-Selling Author and Former CBC Dragon of “Dragon’s Den”), Natalie Cartwright (Co-Founder and COO of Finn AI), Gez McAlpine (Brand Ambassador, Bruichladdich), and Lesley Anne Brown (CEO of @whiskywisemen, 30 Under 30 BC Business Winner). On the pour list: ⠀ ⠀ 🥃🥃🥃🥃🥃🥃🥃🥃⠀ ⠀ 🆆🅷🅸🆂🅺🅸🅴🆂: ⠀ @bruichladdich #Octomore #PortCharlotte @glenmorangie Original #Glenmorangie Lasanta Glenmorangie Quinta Ruban Glenmorangie Nectar D’or ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ 🍺 🍷 🍺 🍷 🍺 🍷 ⠀ ⠀ 🅽🅾🅽-🆆🅷🅸🆂🅺🆈 🅳🆁🅸🅽🅺🆂: ⠀ Beer: @stanleyparkbrew Vodka: @nudevodkasoda Water: @flow 💧 Wine: Pinot Noir Reserve by @noble_ridge, Meritage Red by @lakebreezevineyards, Charisma Red Blend by @goldhillwinery, Rose by @thornhavenwinery, Pinot Grigio by Noble Ridge, Spice Jar White Blend by Lake Breeze, and Character White Blend by @hester_creek. 🍇 ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ Learn more at @whiskywisemen! ⠀ 📷s: @czuckermann
  • “Glen No.3 Is in the bottle! If you were lucky enough to snag one of these bottles long ago we will see you Nov. 3 for our release🥃 #glenisback #glensaanich #glensaanich2018 #westcoastwhisky #whiskywinter #maltedbarley #singlemalt #goodhonestwhiskymadebyhand #limitedrelease #worththewait #lifeisdevine” . 📷+📝 @devinevineyards
  • On Friday we — alongside B.C. breweries, distilleries, restaurants and wineries — raised a glass in support of our oceans! 🌊 The @vanaqua once again opened its doors for the Toast to the Coast fundraising event. All proceeds from this event support @OceanWise conservation programs for healthy oceans, including research, education, and direct action 🐟 #TTTC2018
  • Put down the pumpkin spice latte. 🍎 It’s apple-picking season in BC. ⠀ ************** THE APPLE DOESN’T FALL FAR FROM THE TREE:
Juice of one whole Ginger Crisp apple (around 2oz)*
1 oz unsweetened cranberry juice
1.5 oz gin
0.5 oz ginger liqueur
0.5 oz freshly squeezed lemon juice
3 dashes of orange bitters
Apple slices and cranberries (for garnish) ************** See link in bio for method! Recipe: @this__justin_ 📷 @danikasea
  • The Art Of The Cocktail returns to Victoria TONIGHT! 🌚 This huge #cocktail party features 40 exhibitors and serves over 60 spirits for all attendees to enjoy. 🎉 Tickets: http://bit.ly/aotc2018tickets
  • Looking for wisdom at the bottom of a #whisky glass? 🥃#Vancouver’s upcoming #BeWise Speaker Series and Whisky Festival has merged world-class whisky tastings with business-oriented conversation in the round, for a most sophisticated pairing. . Don’t miss special guest speaker #DavidChilton! 🗣 . See link in bio for more!
  • Have a bushel of fun this weekend! 🍂🦃 ⠀ A BUSHEL AND A PEC: ⠀ • 4 oz bourbon • 4 oz amaro • 12 oz fresh pressed cider • 2 dashes Scrappy’s Firewater bitters • Cinnamon and lemon zest (for garnish) ⠀ See link in bio for method! ☕️Happy #thanksgiving!
  • Sometimes you want things to look fancy, but be really simple to make. ⬆️⬆️ See link in bio for the recipe! 🌿
  • In late 2017, @canadianclub caused a #Canada-wide frenzy with its #CanadianClub 40-year-old #whisky, selling 7,000 bottles in just 10 weeks, creating lineups and maximum-purchase caps. . With our sneak advance sip of Canadian Club Chronicles 41, #thealchemistmag had a rare look inside one of #Canada’s favourite bottles of #spirits. See 🔗 in bio for the preview!

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