BC Spirits "Spirit a Day" #177 - Legend Distilling Wyatt Whisky 3.0
BC Spirits "Spirit a Day" #176 - Roots and Wings Truffle Vodka
BC Spirits "Spirit a Day" #175 - DeVine Distillery Genever
BC Spirits "Spirit a Day" #174 - Montis Distilling Winter Spirit
BC Spirits "Spirit a Day" #173 - Monashee Spirits Triticale Whisky
DISTILLERY NOTES
This is Canada’s first ever Triticale Whisky made with 100% certified organic grain grown only 58 miles as a crown flies from our front door. Bringing in two gold medals in Canada already for young whisky it is final ready after 3 long years and will not disappoint.
BC SPIRITS NOTES
A sold out, impossible to get, one of a kind in Canada, Monashee Spirits 100% Triticale Whisky. Completely unique grain selection, one that has never been done before so it’s hard to compare. A cross between wheat and rye, soft spice with sweet wheat along with a balanced vanilla and oak backbone.
Alcohol - 45% / 90 Proof
Color - Deep burnt copper
Nose - Spicy rye notes with underlying wheat whisky notes of dusty grains and stone fruit
Taste - High notes of spicy rye, hints of coffee, stone fruit and dusty wheat notes with hints of vanilla and subtle oak
Finish - Complex finish, high notes of grains and long linger coffee, chocolates and dry stonefruit
Best Enjoyed - Neat
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BC Spirits "Spirit a Day" #172 - New Wave Distilling Cascade Gin
DISTILLERY NOTES
Hopped elderflower hibiscus gin with bright floral notes and crisp citrus with a soft bitter finish from the hops.
BC SPIRITS NOTES
Huge thank you to @ginvancouver for this bottle of the seasonal New Wave Distilling Cascade Gin. Infused with hops, elderflower and hibiscus; this is a hugely flavorful and aromatic gin, sweet hibiscus is balanced with floral elderflower and that distinct musty pop of hops. This is a summer G&T must have
Alcohol - 35% / 70 Proof
Color - Bright watermelon pink
Nose - Very aromatic from those hops to sweet hibiscus and green floral elderflower
Taste - So much going on on the palate, sweet hibiscus, aromatic elderflower and poppy hops all complimenting the blueberry based distillate gin
Finish - Sweet hibiscus, elderflower and aromatic hops
Best Enjoyed - Pick a tonic and go for it.
Alcohol - 35% / 70 Proof
Color - Bright watermelon pink
Nose - Very aromatic from those hops to sweet hibiscus and green floral elderflower
Taste - So much going on on the palate, sweet hibiscus, aromatic elderflower and poppy hops all complimenting the blueberry based distillate gin
Finish - Sweet hibiscus, elderflower and aromatic hops
Best Enjoyed - Pick a tonic and go for it.
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BC Spirits "Spirit a Day" #171 - Okanagan Spirits Bartlett Pear
DISTILLERY NOTES
Picked from Kelowna, BC, orchards our pears are fermented at precisely the height of their aromatic development, they are then distilled to create a fine and delicate pear brandy.
Our traditional European-style Poire Williams is an optimum presentation of elegance and gentleness, which is typical for this fine pear.
It takes over two dozen Okanagan Bartlett pears to make just one bottle of this fabulous Poire Williams.
BC SPIRITS NOTES
This brandy is a testament to why I absolutely love the category. The Okanagan Spirits Bartlett Pear Brandy is nothing short of spectacular; fresh pear with the balance of slightly tannic skin and fresh pear flesh, absolutely gorgeous.
Alcohol - 40% / 80 Proof
Color - Light straw gold
Nose - Fresh pear, tannic skin and juicy flesh
Taste - This is incredible flavorful bright and fresh pear, doesn’t feel like there is any alcohol at all. Like biting into a fresh pear
Finish - Aromatic pear throughout the long and lingering finish
Best Enjoyed - Neat
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BC Spirits "Spirit a Day" #170 - Monashee Spirits Rhubarb Strawberry Gin
DISTILLERY NOTES
Our award winning Ethos Gin infused with strawberries and rhubarb.
BC SPIRITS NOTES
Got sent an amazing package from Monashee Spirits and will be cracking into those in the coming weeks. Today though, their limited release Rhubarb Strawberry Gin; amazing aromatics of fresh rhubarb and sweet strawberry flowing through to glorious floral backbone of gin and distinct notes of strawberry and rhubarb. Amazing flavored gin.
Alcohol - 43% / 86 Proof
Color - Light pink
Nose - Fresh cut rhubarb, sweet strawberries and hints of the aromatic gin underlying the nose
Taste - Floral and aromatic gin with pomelo peel, bright juniper then flowing into fresh cut rhubarb and strawberry. Gin and flavors complimenting each other
Finish - Long rhubarb and floral gin notes
Best Enjoyed - Gin and Tonic with Fever Tree Aromatic Tonic
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BC Spirits "Spirit a Day" #169 - Merridale Distillery Cider Brandy
DISTILLERY NOTES
With the 2007 apple harvest, we fermented special batches of cider specifically for distilling. Our first batch of Cowichan Cider brandy is made from six different blends of cider apples which we then placed in French Oak Barrels of two different sizes, 100 litre and 225 litre. When tasting the brandy, it is best served in a ‘snifter’ at room temperature. Swirl it in the glass and enjoy the aroma.
BC SPIRITS NOTES
Another incredible fruit brandy with some terrific age to it, I honestly don't know of any fruit brandies in BC or across the country that have this much age to them. 7 year old cider brandy blends the brightness and acidity of the apple with nice warming spice, I was expecting more reductive apple pie notes but this still stands up nicely. Must get for the apple brandy lover.
Alcohol - 42% / 84 Proof
Color - Light copper
Nose - Fresh tannic apple skin and flesh, hints of spiced vanilla oak when left in the glass
Taste - Bright and complex apple notes that is complimented with balanced oak, vanilla and Christmas spice
Finish - Long fresh apple notes, hints of oak
Best Enjoyed - Neat
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BC Spirits "Spirit a Day" #167 - Noteworthy Gin
DISTILLERY NOTES
Ceres, the Roman Goddess of agriculture and grain crops, inspired this exquisite gin recipe. Our careful, meticulous process contributes to the smoothness of this refreshing and carefully balanced gin making it ideal for cocktails, the classic G&T or your favorite martini. It’s an incredibly balanced and refreshing gin.
BC SPIRITS NOTES
I think this is a cult gin in BC, really good example of New Western Gin from The Dubh Glas Distillery. Huge aromatic citrus, pomelo peel and flesh, hints of lavender and piney juniper. On the palate, it explodes with oily floral notes, that fragrant citrus and hints of juniper.
Alcohol - 43% / 86 Proof
Color - Clear
Nose - Floral with hints of fresh grapefruit
Taste - Floral lavender, gentle fragrant juniper, hints of cucumbers, bright citrus and undertones of light wood
Finish - Long with floral tones receding into woody juniper
Best Enjoyed - Hit this into a White Lady.
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BC Spirits "Spirit a Day" #166 - Stillhead Distillery Barrel Aged Gin
DISTILLERY NOTES
Our signature international platinum award winning London Dry Gin has been barrel aged for one year in a bourbon barrel. The aging process has changed the flavour profile giving it mulled notes of holiday spices. The oak barrel has brought out the nostalgic tastes of cloves, star anise, cinnamon, and added a hint of vanilla.
BC SPIRITS NOTES
This barrel aged gin from Stillhead Distillery is the epitome of what I talk about when it comes to barrel aged gins, do they add to the flavor of the gin or compliment it. This one has subtle fresh oak and spicy vanilla notes that I think works beautifully with the botanicals and alcohol content. Really complex gin
Alcohol - 43% / 86 proof
Color - Very light golden yellow
Nose - Subtle christmas spice with hints of oak vanillin
Taste - Sweet juniper with balanced vanilla on the front with cloves, star anise and cinnamon in the back
Finish - Balanced citrusy juniper with clean, not overly pronounced oak
Best Enjoyed - Gin & Tonic with Fever Tree Mediterranean Tonic
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BC Spirits "Spirit a Day" #165 - Okanagan Spirits Raspberry Liqueur
DISTILLERY NOTES
Our signature raspberry liqueur – this flavourful spirit captures you in its aroma before even touching the taste buds, and delights you with just what you anticipated, a taste of fresh crushed raspberries.
BC SPIRITS NOTES
I think that more people should be drinking liqueurs in BC. I don’t think have tasted a bad one yet and Okanagan Spirits is really at the top. Their liqueurs taste absolutely amazing, fresh, real fruit that just lasts for ever. This raspberry liqueur is a summer must have.
Alcohol - 24% / 48 proof
Color - Rich raspberry red
Nose - Fresh raspberries with a hint of stewed raspberry pie filling
Taste - Rich raspberry, tastes like fresh raspberry juice, hardly any hints of alcohol at all.
Finish - Fresh raspberry with nice acidity notes
Best Enjoyed - Tom Collins with raspberry and sparkling wine
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BC Spirits "Spirit a Day" #164 - Victoria Gin
DISTILLERY NOTES
Over the last decade, Victoria Gin has developed a cult following. In the Spring of 2016, Vic Gin is reborn — the same complex spirit, loved the country over, repackaged in a new bottle with a fresh, contemporary design. Canada’s first premium gin is new again! The relaunch is accompanied by a new website that features classic and innovative recipes and techniques to help gin lovers make better drinks. Let this cocktail spirit light up your cocktail tool kit and your imagination. V+ your inspiration..
BC SPIRITS NOTES
One of the first gins made in BC, the classic Victoria Gin. Classic London dry style, citrus and hints of piney juniper forward and a big creamy mouthfeel. Just a classic sub for your macro international brands.
Alcohol - 42.5% / 85 proof
Color - Clear
Nose - Classic bright citrus and juniper
Taste - Complex but approachable, strong juniper structure, bright citrus and underlying botanicals.
Finish - Juniper forward with a hint of citrus
Best Enjoyed - Classic G&T
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BC Spirits "Spirit a Day" #163 - Deep Cove Distillers Mediterranean Gin
DISTILLERY NOTES
Influenced by the flavours of the Mediterranean, this isn’t your typical Gin. We blended Rosemary & Olives with traditional botanicals to create a savory, artisanal spirit that is as versatile as it is unique.
BC SPIRITS NOTES
First time tasting this from Deep Cove Craft and I think this gin should be way more well known than I feel that it is. Rosemary smacks you in the face as soon as you pour, with it playing well with the juniper; olive leaf and brine make the palate huge and round. Takes you straight to the Mediterranean by the seaside eating antipasti.
Alcohol - 42% / 84 proof
Color - Clear
Nose - Aromatic rosemary and juniper with hints of olive leaf
Taste - Rich and complex, rosemary, juniper, lemon peel and briny olive
Finish - Like a liquid antipasti plate, aromatic rosemary and briny olive
Best Enjoyed - Gin and Tonic with Fever Tree Mediterranean tonic
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BC Spirits "Spirit a Day" #162 - Ampersand Nocino!
DISTILLERY NOTES
“We collected green walnuts this summer from friends in the valley and steeped them in our pure spirit. It turns this amazing deep walnut colour and lends an amazing aroma. Then we’ve spiced it with cinnamon, allspice, and fresh lemon peel and aged it for at least eighty days” - co-founder & head distiller Jeremy Schacht
BC SPIRITS NOTES
A rich and complex green walnut liqueur from Ampersand Distillery, notes of coffee, cacao, classic walnut punch and hints of lemon peel. This is an amazing chilled post dinner sipper or amaro sub for cocktails
Alcohol - 27.1% / 54.2 proof
Color - Dark coca cola brown almost black
Nose - Deep Christmas spice with rich walnut
Taste - Rich green walnut, Christmas spices with light acidity in the back palate
Finish - Long, complex spice with a slight alcohol burn in the finish
Best Enjoyed - Chilled and neat or slide it into a Manhattan variation for that autumn feel
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BC Spirits "Spirit a Day" #161 - MoonShine Spirits Orange Vodka
DISTILLERY NOTES
Our Vodka is double distilled in small batches and cold filtered 6 times on our 500L Polish still. Made from BC grown barley & wheat. Finished with Curaçao orange peel.
BC SPIRITS NOTES
This is an amazing spirit from little known Moon Under Water Distillery. Rich orange with a range from sweet peel to complex dried curaçao peel. This is taking orange vodka to another level, if you like flavored vodka, you’ll love this.
Alcohol - 40% / 80 Proof
Color - Vibrant orange with gold edges
Nose - Dried orange peel, slightly musty
Taste - Rich fresh orange flesh through to bitter almost curacao style bitter orange peel
Finish - Bright orange with dried orange depth that lingers
Best Enjoyed - Go Old School, sub in for regular vodka in a Cosmopolitan
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BC Spirits "Spirit a Day" #160 - Mad Lab Spirits S'more Old Fashioned
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Another crazy creation from Scott from Mad Lab Spirits this one took me back. Not sure what I was expecting with this one, but it caught me off guard with how good it was. Youthful whisky, definite marshmallow and hints of chocolate, delivers what the bottle says for sure.
Alcohol - 30% / 60 proof
Color - Copper brown
Nose - Youthful grain whisky, hints of mallow root and cacao
Taste - Balanced and complex mix of young whisky, mallow root and chocolate bitters
Finish - No residual sweetness, balanced and long flavors
Best Enjoyed - On the rocks
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BC Spirits "Spirit a Day" #159 - DeVine Black Bear Spiced Rum
DISTILLERY NOTES
Aged Honey Shine in once used bourbon barrels, then added a subtle touch of the Caribbean with organic vanilla, allspice, anise, cinnamon and black pepper.
Truly spicy with lively flavours, a warm mouthfeel and a smooth, lingering finish that dances on the tongue and longs for another taste
BC SPIRITS NOTES
I love the BC distilleries take on spiced rum or spiced somel (honey based spirits) and DeVine distillery doesn’t disappoint. Dry, soft and aromatic on the nose that explodes with fragrant almost floral spice with soft vanilla, dusty cinnamon, bright anise and hints of spice.
Alcohol - 42% / 84 proof
Color - Cola brown
Nose - Dry spice, dusty cinnamon bark, bright anise and hints of vanilla flower
Taste - Very dry, no residual sugar, complex spice with cinnamon, vanilla, anise and allspice giving this a floral fragrant spice with an amazing aged rum backbone.
Finish - Long and complex spice
Best Enjoyed - Ginger ale with lime wedge
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BC Spirits "Spirit a Day" #158 - Wynndel Craft Distillery Apple Brandy
DISTILLERY NOTES
A delightful smooth product from apple juice from our abundant crops of apples in Creston Valley. Double distilled and aged in a small oak barrels to maturity. We are using the solera system to improve quality and consistency
BC SPIRITS NOTES
I think this is one of the most underdog distilleries in the province, Wynndel Craft Distilleries makes amazing fruit brandies that need more recognition. Their apple brandy is a gorgeous blend of tannic, sour and sweet apples that lends in Christmas spice and vanillery oak.
Alcohol - 40% / 80 proof
Color - Deep brown orange
Nose - a blend of fresh, raw oak and rich apple, stewed and spiced
Taste - Dry apple, hints of spicy new oak, sweet vanilla, almost menthol, a unique apple and oak profile to this distillery. The balance of oak and apple is amazing.
Finish - Spicy fresh oak and vanilla and rich apple
Best Enjoyed - Neat
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