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 Alchemist Summer 2018

The Alchemist Summer 2018

Thirsty for cocktail and spirits news? You’re in luck—the summer issue of The Alchemist is out this week. The ...
EAT! Vancouver returns with luxe all-new cognac tasting

EAT! Vancouver returns with luxe all-new cognac tasting

It might be called EAT! Vancouver, but we’re here for the drinks. Which is why we were thrilled to discover that ...
The 101 Brewhouse & Distillery

The 101 Brewhouse & Distillery

Shawn Milsted is the master distiller at this young spirits house and brewhouse in Gibsons. He's making ...
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Dry, Damp or Doused? What to Drink this Winter

With the Dry-uary season upon us, here are some favourites for those taking a break from cocktails, or looking for ...

Baijiu’s moment

Or is it? This soaringly popular Chinese spirit is as loathed as it is loved There are a few spirits that are ...

From cornflakes to corn whisky

Ontario’s Paradigm Spirits Co. wins Whisky of the Year at the 2024 Canadian Whisky Awards For nearly a century, ...

Discover delightful drams for every type of whisky lover at Vancouver Cocktail Week

Whether it’s sweet, vanilla-scented bourbon, spicy rye or smoky peated malt, we love whisky, the “water of life” ...
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