Hi-fi watering holes

Inspired by classic Japanese kissas, retro and vinyl-inspired listening bars are shaping a new culture in drinking, snacking and grooving across Canada     “Listen, closely.” That simple sentence, painted on an exterior wall of Amber , a…

Victoria’s hot bar summer

Recent moves and openings have created one of the best six-block drinking neighbourhoods in Canada. Come to Victoria, and join us on the top bar crawl of summer 2026.     Toronto, Montreal, Vancouver, Calgary: They all have their bar…

Toronto Cocktail Festival returns October 18-25, 2026

Tickets go on sale August 1 for the October event The Toronto Cocktail Festival is back for its second annual edition from October 18-25, inviting cocktail enthusiasts to celebrate the creativity, craftsmanship, and hospitality of Toronto’s vibrant…

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The glassware we’ve been waiting for

The glassware we’ve been waiting for

Here at The Alchemist, we have a bit of a glassware problem. I mean, who can resist a cute coupe or an elegant ...
Spirited Gift Guide

Spirited Gift Guide

These gift ideas will warm the hearts and glasses of every cocktail lover on your list (more…)
Boozy books for exploring the world

Boozy books for exploring the world

We’re not travelling very far these days, so let these new cocktail books take you on a global adventure this ...
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Canadian Craft Whisky Comes of Age at the 2023 Canadian Artisan Spirit Competition

For the first time in the competition's six-year history, a whisky wins the Canadian Artisan Spirit of the ...

Mastering Gin at Copperpenny Distilling Co.

North Van distillery reaps the rewards of craftsmanship Winning a prestigious Global Gin Masters Medal—only a few ...

World Class Canada crowns its 2023 winner

Jacob Martin wins the 10th annual contest on the closing night of Vancouver Cocktail Week 2023 Canada’s Best ...

New wine-cask finished Irish whiskey features pinot noir from B.C.

Quails’ Gate becomes the first Canadian winery to collaborate with Green Spot Irish Whiskey, just in time for St. ...
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