Archive for Spirits
February 8, 2010 at 1:01 am · Filed under Cocktail Culture, Downtown, Events, Jay Jones, Spirits
I can say with absolute certainty, that there is no liquid on earth which I have consumed more of than Maker’s Mark Straight Kentucky Bourbon – the sultry redhead having seduced me to the point of helpless and permanent infatuation. No other spirit has quite captured my affection or inspired my cocktail creativity as completely. A year ago, my lucky pilgrimage to the lovely little Loretto distillery confirmed my devotions. You’d think that by now I’d have had my fill; but here I find myself at The Refinery, seated at a Maker’s Mark seminar and tasting, hungry for more.
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July 10, 2009 at 12:40 pm · Filed under Pictorial, Recipes, Rick Green, Spirits
^ Areerat Lee (left) and Patcharee Champaphan, present Rochelle Clarke of the Glowbal Group with a bottle of Mekhong.
(Photography by Brian K. Smith)
The Bacchus Group recently hosted the Western Canadian launch of Mekhong at Sanafir Restaurant & Lounge. Guests were treated to glasses of Sabai Sabai—a Mekhong signature cocktail, also known as the ‘Thai welcome drink’—and Sanafir’s own Mekkong concoction, the Typhoon. The kitchen offered a selection of delectable Asian-inspired hors d’oeuvres to accompany the cocktails. Adding to the flavour of the evening, boxers from Universal Martial Arts provided a demonstration of Muay Thai, Thailand’s national sport.
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July 8, 2009 at 12:58 pm · Filed under Events, Rick Green, Spirits, Yaletown
As a beer aficionado, I’ve always been curious about ale’s distilled cousin, whisky. Developing some understanding, however, takes time—something I don’t have a lot of. Fortunately, Elixir Bistro hosts a monthly tasting in the Velvet Room to help you accelerate the process. Whisky Wednesdays feature three varieties of whiskey paired with three tasting plates prepared by Elixir’s Executive Chef, Don Letendre. For only $30.00 per person, this is excellent value. Read the rest of this entry »
December 17, 2008 at 2:19 pm · Filed under Lauren Mote, Spirits, Television and Film
Urban Diner contributor Lauren Mote makes an appearance on CBC’s Living Vancouver with whiskey connoisseur, Andrew Starritt of Cask Strength to do a segment on “Women and Whiskey” at the Shebeen in Gastown.
Strangely the show is about exploring Commercial Drive “block by block”. When did the Shebeen move to the Drive? Score!
Watch the show here.
