http://www.victoriaspirits.com Victoria's Modern Spirits Wed, 28 Jul 2010 15:33:10 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Say that three times fast... we did, last Sunday at the Edible BC 'Sushi, Sake and Summer' fundraiser for the Crabtree Corner facility.  To compliment Sushi Chef Tojo's creations and toast Evaleen Jaager Roy's new book, we concocted something, that by all accounts 'tastes like summer': Tastes like Summer 2 ... http://www.victoriaspirits.com/2010/07/28/sushi-saki-summer-shiso/ Victoria Gin has been awarded a full general listing at the Liquor Control Board of Ontario (LCBO)! This means: you'll soon be able to find us at way more stores; we will be able to cuddle up to the other Gins; and you can enjoy your Vic Gin toddies in the ... http://www.victoriaspirits.com/2010/07/27/full-monty-at-the-lcbo/ Join us at Feast of Fields on BC's Lower Mainland, August 29th, where we'll be pairing with Tofino's Wickaninnish Inn to make magic. Organised by Vancouver's FarmFolk/CityFolk, the event brings the region’s farmers, restaurateurs, vintners, brewers and food artisans together to share their passion and knowledge of local fare.  We'll ... http://www.victoriaspirits.com/2010/07/27/folks-and-fields/ Join Victoria Spirits, Edible British Columbia, celeb Sushi Chef Tojo, GardenWorks, and Author Evaleen Jaager Roy for an incredible evening on Granville Island. On July 25th we'll be pouring at this YWCA fundraiser for the Crabtree Corner facility -- which provides nutritious meals to needy women and ... http://www.victoriaspirits.com/2010/07/20/enjoy-maki-with-meaning/ Paul the Octopus may have 'spoken', but nothing's in the bag for the FIFA final today.  Here are a couple inspired cocktails to help you celebrate... or stage your own face-off. Chris McDonald of Toronto's Cava presents a strong player with a sharp cross and excellent mid-palate play.  Steve Da Cruz ... http://www.victoriaspirits.com/2010/07/11/the-netherlandsspain-cocktail-face-off/ Join us at Taste: Victoria's Festival of Food and Wine (... and Spirits). We'll be at the Main Event on the 15th, paired with Anna: Chef at Paprika Bistro and our sister/daughter/culinary visionary. http://www.victoriaspirits.com/2010/07/10/can-you-taste-it/ Anna's recipe for twisted & bitter Orange Ice Cream is up online.  Check it out here.  Find our bitters at these stores or online.  Ontario stores coming soon. http://www.victoriaspirits.com/2010/07/01/twisted-bitter-ice-cream/ Victoria Gin takes a Silver medal at the Los Angeles Wine & Spirits Competition.  It's the first time we've entered this comp -- we're thrilled. But LA, why no Golds for Gin and no 'Best Gin' category?!  As noted recently by Beppi Crosariol and Adam MacDowell, Gin is back and where ... http://www.victoriaspirits.com/2010/06/22/vic-gin-sees-silver-at-la-competition/ Last Monday, we celebrated the creativity and community of Toronto’s bar scene & the LCBO’s special promotion of Vic Gin with a Shakedown! Fourteen of Toronto’s most talented mixologists each shook love into two cocktails behind the beautiful bar at Böhmer on Ossington Avenue. The fabulous Thirsty Traveller Kevin Brauch hosted ... http://www.victoriaspirits.com/2010/06/20/vic-gin-shakes-down-toronto-lights-up/ On June 14th, fourteen of Toronto’s most talented mixologists will battle it out with fire, ice, fortitude, and plenty of Vic Gin.  A public after- party follows as part of Ivy Knight’s 86’D Mondays at The Drake (mind the date typo below!).  Come taste the winning drink! The cocktail comp celebrates ... http://www.victoriaspirits.com/2010/06/07/to-shakedown-afterparty-gets-86d/