by Charlene Rooke | Mar 8, 2022 | Features
Celebrate International Women’s Day on March 8 by buying or drinking a woman-made spirit, such as these global brands that have women master blenders, distillers and more. Though countless women contribute to the vibrant local, national and international distilling...
by Joanne Sasvari | Mar 7, 2022 | Features
At The Alchemist, we’ve watched the humanitarian crisis unfold in Ukraine with heartbreak and horror, and like many of you, have felt the urge to help in any way we can. As it turns out, some of our favourite distillers and bartenders are way ahead of us. Odd...
by Joanne Sasvari | Mar 4, 2022 | Features
Three drinks that bring new meaning to “one for the road” If you’re like me, you’ve probably been dreaming of escape, of going somewhere, anywhere that isn’t your home. But it might be a while before it seems like a good idea to hop on a train or a plane just for fun....
by Michael White | Feb 4, 2022 | Features
As bourbon brand ambassador, Ray Daniel is living the dram When Ray Daniel applied for an after-school job at an unremarkable “country pub” in his native Ireland, he didn’t realize he was walking the first steps of his career path—after all, he was only 14 and his...
by The Alchemist | Jan 21, 2022 | Features
Follow the fragrance of ginger, saffron and cardamom to discover Surrey’s burgeoning cocktail scene Exploring Discover Surrey’s new Culinary Spice Trail has been an excellent way to find terrific new eateries in this booming city, especially South Asian ones. But...
by YVR Barfly | Jan 7, 2022 | Features
Introducing Vancouver’s next generation of bar stars As a hotbed of cocktail culture, Vancouver is home to seasoned bartenders who have wowed on the world stage—and to those who are now stepping up their careers. Here’s an introduction to the next generation of local...
