Valerie and Bryan introduce Victoria to a new Craigdarroch
Last weekend we joined the big wigs in at the independent Victoria Whisky Festival, where we had a fabulous time, met wonderful folk, and learned a pile. Great thanks to the organisers for taking a chance on a dark horse and having us there.
Our Craigdarroch Spirit, made [...]
While in Victoria for the Whisky Festival, Scottish whisky reviewer Ralfy Mitchell popped by our Distillery for a tour and taste. What did he think of our fresh Craigdarroch (soon to be*) Whisky?
If I was to relate this to a Scotch whisky, the nearest would be a slightly custard, creamy version of Bladnoch. It’s Lowland [...]
Way back in 2009, our Master Distiller (brother/son/hero) Peter Hunt was included in Western Living’s Top Foodies under 40. As such, he is part of
the new generation of passionate chefs, restaurateurs, food producers, wine and spirits experts and activists who are helping to define and change the way we eat in Western Canada today. [Not [...]
If you’re at Victoria’s Whisky Festival this weekend, watch out for us. We’ll be there sampling our latest project (you can try it too). Our working title is Craigdarroch Whisky. Besides alluding to a heavy dose of local history, Craigdarroch means “oak of the rocks”. Come tell us what you think.
Alexandra Gill celebrates the art and history of bitters — the salt and pepper of the cocktail — in her recent Globe & Mail article.
Lauren Mote mixes a Sake Sour, photo by Laura Leyshon for the Globe
As well as bringing attention to our new Twisted & Bitter cocktail bitters, Alexandra celebrates the mouth-watering work of [...]
Charles and Camilla have plenty to be jolly about after returning home from Canada with a bounty of riches, including a bottle of Victoria Gin.
During the last leg of their Canadian tour, the Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall stayed at Government House in Victoria, where they were treated to the in-house Gin [...]
Still recovering from an overdose of holiday cheer? May we suggest some medicinal tonic for your health?
Our Twisted & Bitter cocktail bitters are available at our Tasting Room and may just cure what ails you.
In her November article, Joanne Sasvari highlighted many benefits of these curative tonics and a number of soothing options.
Twisted & Bitter [...]
