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Celebrating Women in Spirits: Then and Now

In honour of Women’s History Month, we’ve rounded up the most powerful women in spirits, both then and now. March may be the month wherein the world celebrates women, but...

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11 Things You Didn’t Know About Vodka

Vodka is a colourless distilled liquor without a definite aroma or taste, and can range from 40 to 55 percent in alcoholic content. Thanks to its highly neutral composition, vodka...

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A man sits outside by a fire in the winter holding a steaming hot cocktail

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10 Hot Cocktails to Warm up With Outdoors

When the air is chilly and the snow is falling, it calls for snowball fights and nice long walks in the thick blankets of freshly fallen flakes. In the midst...

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Galentine’s Day Charcuterie with Spirit of York

Valentine’s Day, celebrated on February 14, marks the day of love and is celebrated in every corner of the world. It’s been around for so long that it has even...

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7 Drink Trends to Expect in 2021

Last year was no walk in the park; in fact, it was more like a daunting obstacle course. That’s why many of us were thrilled to usher into the new...

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The Basics of Distilling: Barrel Aging Spirits

All good things get better with age. From gin and brandy all the way to vodka, whisky, and tequila – there is one thing all spirits have in common –...

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Celebrating Women in Spirits: Then and Now

In honour of Women’s History Month, we’ve rounded up the most powerful women in spirits, both then and now. March may be the month wherein the world celebrates women, but...

Read MORE

News

11 Things You Didn’t Know About Vodka

Vodka is a colourless distilled liquor without a definite aroma or taste, and can range from 40 to 55 percent in alcoholic content. Thanks to its highly neutral composition, vodka...

Read MORE

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10 Hot Cocktails to Warm up With Outdoors

When the air is chilly and the snow is falling, it calls for snowball fights and nice long walks in the thick blankets of freshly fallen flakes. In the midst...

Read MORE

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Galentine’s Day Charcuterie with Spirit of York

Valentine’s Day, celebrated on February 14, marks the day of love and is celebrated in every corner of the world. It’s been around for so long that it has even...

Read MORE

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7 Drink Trends to Expect in 2021

Last year was no walk in the park; in fact, it was more like a daunting obstacle course. That’s why many of us were thrilled to usher into the new...

Read MORE

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The Basics of Distilling: Barrel Aging Spirits

All good things get better with age. From gin and brandy all the way to vodka, whisky, and tequila – there is one thing all spirits have in common –...

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How to Plan the Perfect New Year’s Eve at Home

With the new year approaching fast, spirits are high and buzzing with joy. For some, 2020 went by like a strike of lightning; for others, it was an agonizingly slow...

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How to Host a Virtual Cocktail Class

Thanks to the wonders of technology, society has been able to pivot our social culture to digital platforms and apps in order to connect with our peers and loved ones....

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Alcohol Accessories: 10 Gift Ideas This Holiday Season

Tis the season to be jolly because the holidays are right around the corner! With fresh snow on the ground, trees decorated, and colourful lights adorning every house, it’s evident...

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Cocktail Basics: How to Create Your Own Cocktail

What’s more fun than indulging in your favourite mixed drink? Learning how to create your own cocktail, of course! Play around with different flavours and spirits to create a signature...

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The Basics of Distilling: How Spirits Are Made

It is a common misconception that distilling alcohol and making spirits are the same process. The truth is they are not. In this article, we'll discuss the difference between how...

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From Farm to Bar: Ingredients that Make Vodka

Do you love vodka as much as we do? We've got an interesting read just for you. In this article, we'll cover everything you need to know about vodka, from...

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Gin and Tonic Food Pairings You Will Love

Gin has made a significant comeback recently, inspiring an increasingly popular trend dubbed “ginstronomy,” which refers to the art of gin and tonic food pairings in order to create a...

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Best Whiskey Cocktail Recipes to Warm You Up this Winter

There are certain spirits, cocktails, and wines that are just better suited to suit certain seasons than others. Summer has sangria and white wine, whereas winter is whiskey drinking season....

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How to use Cocktail Bitters to make impressive mixed drinks

Not surprisingly, with a name like “bitter” it’s hard to make friends. Like Johnny Cash said, “life’s tough for a boy named Sue.” But with the craft cocktail resurgence, cocktail...

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