by The Alchemist | Jun 12, 2026 | News
This summer, we invite you to raise a glass to the finer things in life. At The Alchemist, we celebrate great spirits, truly exceptional cocktails and the people who make them. Putting together this issue, I felt immense gratitude for our dedicated team and...
by Joanne Sasvari | Jan 17, 2026 | News
J.P. Wiser’s 24 Year Old takes top prize at the 16th annual Canadian Whisky Awards Davin de Kergommeaux founded the Canadian Whisky Awards in 2010 to boost the awareness and quality of our homegrown spirit, announcing the winners each January during the annual...
by The Alchemist | Dec 9, 2025 | B.C. Distilleries, News
The North Vancouver craft distillery earned three prestigious medals for its rare Lost Horizon Rare Tea Gin and the soon-to-be-released Ember BC Pine Smoked Gin at a blind tasting competition in London. North Vancouver’s vibrant craft spirits scene just received a...
by The Alchemist | Jun 9, 2025 | News
In April, B.C.’s craft distillers launched a petition on change.org to get the province’s craft sprits into government liquor stores, with a plea to: “Join the movement to demand fairness, fuel B.C.’s economy, and give authentic local spirits the respect they...
by The Alchemist | May 30, 2025 | News
Spring, it seems, is list season, at least in the bar community, and some of B.C.s best bars have been recognized by two of the most significant rankings on the continent. On April 29, North America’s 50 Best Bars released their list at a swish ceremony held at the JW...
by The Alchemist | May 29, 2025 | News
Four city venues make the North America’s 50 Best Bars list Since opening in 2021, the French-accented Bar Pompette has charmed cocktail lovers across Toronto. Now it’s wooed the judges of North America’s 50 Best Bars, too. When NA50BB announced its 2025 list on April...
