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Scotch for the Holidays

So what’s a good brand of Scotch that doesn’t cost the earth? Hm. Good question, Kevin. Pretty much all Scotch is expensive these days. Diageo had to build a new distillery in Scotland – some 5 million gallons a year … Continue reading

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Rider Pride Punch!

Okay so here’s a drink that should help see all melonheads through the gut churning of this year’s Grey Cup. 1 watermelon 2 limes White Owl Whisky Mint Orange Bitters Buy a pack of fresh mint from the supermarket, and … Continue reading

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White Whisky

IS it a return to the ’90s? (Remember clear Pepsi?) Maybe. Canadian Whisky has long been the whisky of choice for cocktails – hence the dominance of the brand in the ’50s and ’60s, and in the show Mad men. … Continue reading

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Lousy Summer

You know the summer’s been bad for the crops when you see those eggplants. Those are the ONLY and BIGGEST eggplant available in the local farmers’ market. If you’re not a gardener, eggplant grow like zuchini, usually with way too … Continue reading

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Travelling with Wine 2: The Huggies Edition

As you’d expect folks in the trade love wine, and are always buying interesting bottles they see in their travels. And the wine trade travels: if you work for a vineyard’s marketing branch you’re a serious road warrior with enough … Continue reading

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