Archive for January, 2011

Some like it hot

Wednesday, January 26th, 2011

Does Gin slowly shift to the back of your liquor cabinet over winter?  You are not alone.  But gin’s not just a summer spirit, people!  Its botanical complexity warms you up — from your taste buds to your core.

For inspiration, here are two hot gin recipes from our pals Daniela and Rob, who both know [...]

Peter’s in Africa, Phil’s at the Still

Friday, January 21st, 2011

Where is everyone?!  Last summer saw a great number of changes for all.  It was wedding central then Max went to Berlin, Mia went to London, Peter was off to Uganda, and Phil hit the Still!
Natalie & Peter got married twice last year.  Here’s their African wedding.
Although Peter pours his heart into distilling, he’s [...]

Amber beauty’s encore performance

Sunday, January 16th, 2011

Join us at the Victoria Whisky Festival next weekend.  We’re bringing back our amber beauty:  Craigdarroch Spirit.  She’s a year older and much more clever.  (And only 22 more months until she officially graduates to “whisky” status.)

She was awarded rave reviews last year.  What will they think of the wee lass this time ’round?  We’ll [...]

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