Spirits
Spirits
Macaloney’s Origins Tasting Selection
Canadian Whisky
A compact exploration of Vancouver Island distilling, moving through peated spirit, triple-distilled pot-still character and a range of wine, sherry and bourbon-cask influences. Across the selection, honeyed malt and orchard fruit meet gentle spice and polished oak, with smoke appearing as an accent rather than a constant. The contrasting styles make it easy to compare spirit character and cask impact side by side. Pour each sample neat and give it a few minutes in the glass before tasting.
Don Mateo Cupreata Mezcal Flask
Mexican Tequila & Mezcal
Roasted agave brings a smoky-sweet core, framed by herbaceous notes, wet earth and a distinctive mineral edge. Cupreata agave grown at altitude in Michoacán contributes a rugged, savoury profile, with pine, moss and red-clay tones adding detail around the smoke. The palate is firm and earthy rather than overtly sweet, carrying cooked agave and gentle heat into a long, mineral finish. Serve neat in a small glass and allow it a few minutes to open before sipping.
St-Germain Elderflower Liqueur
French Liqueur
Fresh elderflower gives an aromatic floral opening, followed by pear, citrus and honeysuckle. Lychee and guava add a soft tropical accent, while a clean white-fruit line keeps the sweetness poised rather than heavy. The texture is silky and generous, with enough citrus lift to carry the floral character through a long, fragrant finish. A small measure brings depth to sparkling wine, soda or a gin-based cocktail; it can also be served over ice with lemon for a simple, polished aperitif.
Tequila Lopez Blanco
Mexican Tequila & Mezcal
Cooked agave leads the nose, joined by fresh herbs and bright citrus. The palate is clean and direct, with agave honey adding a gentle roundness before white pepper and mineral notes restore a drier, more structured line. Made from blue agave grown in the highlands of Jalisco, the spirit carries the freshness and clarity expected of an unaged tequila without losing depth. The finish is crisp, lightly peppery and mineral. Serve neat, in a Margarita or in a tall Paloma.
Mary-Le-Bone London Dry Gin
British Gin
Juniper provides a clear, dry backbone, lifted by grapefruit and the softer citrus character of lemon balm. Lime flower and chamomile add a delicate floral layer, while clove, liquorice and pink peppercorn bring measured warmth and spice. The botanical profile is detailed but composed, moving from fresh citrus and flowers into a savoury, gently peppery finish. Serve with a restrained tonic and grapefruit peel, or use in a crisp Martini where the juniper and floral notes can remain distinct.
Tumbleweed Spirits Anarchist Mtn Bourbon-Style Canadian Whisky
Canadian Whisky
A bourbon-style Canadian whisky built from locally grown Okanagan corn, rye and barley, with five years in barrel bringing the grain and oak into a measured balance. Distillation on the producer’s copper still keeps the profile focused, while the extended ageing gives the whisky enough depth for slow sipping. The result is rounded and warming, with gentle grain sweetness, dry spice and a clean oak-led finish. Enjoy neat, over ice or in an Old Fashioned.
Aluna Coconut Rum
Rum
Toasted coconut leads a fresh, layered aroma, with clean cane sweetness and soft vanilla underneath. A blend of Guatemalan and Caribbean rums is combined with sustainably sourced coconut water, creating a smooth mouthfeel and a drier balance than many coconut-led spirits. The palate moves from roasted coconut into gentle spice and light caramel, while coconut water keeps the texture lifted rather than syrupy. The finish is clean, lightly sweet and persistent. Serve over ice, with soda or in a Daiquiri where the toasted coconut can remain clear.
Tomatin Legacy Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Scottish Whisky
Vanilla bean, white chocolate and cinnamon open a light, inviting Highland profile. Maturation in bourbon barrels and new oak casks brings gentle sweetness and soft structure without heavy wood influence. Fresh fruit emerges across the palate, joined by ginger, pineapple, lemon and a touch of grain and toast. The texture is round and balanced, with citrus keeping the sweeter notes lively. A clean, refreshing finish carries lemon, ginger and light vanilla. Enjoy neat, over a large cube or in a restrained highball with chilled soda.
Brandymel Arbutus & Honey Liqueur
Portuguese Liqueur
Golden honey leads an intense, aromatic nose, followed by linden blossom, chamomile and sweet mountain herbs. A traditional Algarve blend combines honey with medronho, the region’s arbutus-fruit brandy, creating a rich but balanced liqueur with a distinctly Portuguese character. The palate is silky and firm, carrying concentrated honey sweetness, gentle floral notes and a measured herbal warmth. Chamomile and soft spice linger through a smooth finish. Serve neat at cool room temperature, over ice or with a strip of lemon as an aperitif or digestif.
Kintyre Tarbert Legbiter Navy Strength Gin
Scottish Gin
Delicate floral notes open into warming spice and pine, with juniper providing a firm, dry backbone. Hibiscus and pink peppercorn bring lift and aromatic detail, while coriander, angelica, almond, liquorice, cassia and orris build a rounded botanical centre. Despite its navy-strength style, the palate is smooth and lightly sweet, moving through flowers and pine before spice takes the lead. The finish is dry, long and peppery without becoming harsh. Serve with a light tonic and pink peppercorns, or use in a concentrated Martini.
Mainland Whisky Kazoo Single Barrel Canadian Whisky
Canadian Whisky
Ripe cherry, warm caramel and marzipan lead a generous nose, with toasted oak and butter adding depth. Abbotsford corn and British Columbia pale malt form the base, matured for three years in recoopered Okanagan wine barrels charred in-house. The palate moves through vanilla, spiced apple and roasted almond, with white pepper bringing lift and definition. Creamed honey and stewed cherry return on the finish, joined by a final note of vanilla. Enjoy neat or with a few drops of water to open the fruit and oak.
Roku Sakura Bloom Edition Gin
Japanese Gin
Cherry blossom brings a delicate floral opening, joined by soft spring herbs and clean Japanese citrus. The profile is bright and composed rather than perfumed, with juniper holding the sakura character within a recognizably dry gin structure. Subtle sweetness rounds the middle, while fine spice and gentle bitterness keep the palate balanced. The texture is silky, carrying blossom and citrus into a long, fresh finish. Serve with soda or tonic and a thin citrus peel, or use in a Martini where the floral detail can remain clear.
Maison Brillet Belle de Brillet Pear & Cognac Liqueur
French Liqueur
Williams pear leads with clear, ripe fruit and a delicate floral lift, while Cognac adds warmth, depth and a gently structured centre. Pear eaux-de-vie, Cognac, water and vanilla sugar made with fresh Madagascar vanilla create a natural, full-bodied liqueur without added flavouring or caramel. The palate is sweet but balanced, combining juicy pear with light baking spice, vanilla and restrained oak. A smooth, aromatic finish leaves fresh pear and warm Cognac behind. Serve over ice, as a digestif or in a sparkling aperitif.
Pueblo Viejo Reposado Tequila
Mexican Tequila & Mezcal
Floral citrus blossom, caramel and butter shape an inviting nose, followed by ripe fruit and cooked agave. Made entirely from blue agave, the reposado style brings a straw-gold colour and a medium-full texture while preserving freshness. The palate returns to butter and ripe fruit, with pepper and cinnamon adding measured spice rather than aggressive heat. Caramelized agave gives the middle gentle sweetness and roundness. The finish is warm, fruity and lightly spiced. Enjoy neat, over a large cube or in a Margarita with fresh lime.
Tequila Lopez Reposado
Mexican Tequila & Mezcal
Cooked agave and bright citrus open a polished highland profile, followed by caramel, vanilla and toasted nuts. Blue Weber agave from the Lopez family’s El Sabino estate grows in iron-rich volcanic soil before the spirit rests for six months in American white oak. The palate is medium-bodied and smooth, bringing honeyed sweetness, cinnamon and clove around a firm agave centre. Buttery oak and a touch of wood add structure. A long, warming finish carries pepper and butterscotch. Sip neat or use in a Reposado Old Fashioned.
St. George Terroir Gin
American Gin
Douglas fir, California bay laurel and sage lead an intensely aromatic, woodland-driven profile, with juniper holding the botanicals together. Wok-roasted coriander brings earthy depth, while lemon and Seville orange provide a clean citrus lift. Angelica, orris root, cinnamon, cardamom and fennel add warmth and structure without obscuring the fresh forest character. The palate is crisp but layered, moving from evergreen and herbs into citrus and dry spice. Serve over ice, in a dry Martini or in a Collins with fresh herbs.
Salish Sea Spirits Coastal Gin
Canadian Gin
Bull kelp and oyster shell bring a distinctly coastal savoury edge, supported by clean juniper and a soft floral sweetness from a British Columbia honey base. Small-batch production and triple distillation create a silky, composed texture, allowing the maritime botanicals to remain clear without turning briny or heavy. The palate balances gentle salinity, herbal freshness and rounded honeyed depth. A crisp, coastal finish leaves subtle mineral and botanical notes behind. Serve over ice, with a dry tonic or in a Martini with a restrained amount of vermouth.
LINIE Original Aquavit
Norwegian Other Spirits
Caraway and star anise lead a dry, savoury profile, with orange peel, dried fruit and sweet spice adding breadth. A potato-based spirit is pot-distilled with Nordic herbs and spices, then matured for sixteen months in former sherry casks, including four months at sea and two crossings of the equator. The palate is smooth and composed, bringing nutmeg, citrus and gentle oak around the central caraway note. The finish is long, lightly sweet and warming. Serve chilled with rich seafood, cured fish or roast pork.
Ancho Reyes Verde Poblano Chile Liqueur
Mexican Liqueur
Fire-roasted green poblano chiles bring a bright, crisp heat, supported by fresh herbs and a measured sweetness. The chiles are picked green, roasted for several hours, then sliced, puréed and macerated for six months, creating a layered balance of green pepper, char and gentle smoke. Tropical fruit and roasted pineapple add richness through the middle, while savoury acidity keeps the texture lively. The finish is warm, piquant and clean. Use in a spicy Margarita, Gimlet or highball with tequila, gin or vodka.
Wayward Distillery Drunken Hive Honey Rum
Canadian Rum
Caramel, toffee and vanilla open a rich, rounded nose, followed by a brûléed sweetness that remains balanced rather than heavy. Fermented from molasses made with caramelized British Columbia honey, the spirit is distilled on custom stills and matured for at least fifteen months in full-sized bourbon casks. The palate carries honeycomb, oak and soft baking spice through a smooth centre. A smoky honeycomb note gives the finish length and definition. Sip neat, pour over ice or use in spirit-forward cocktails.
Stara Sokolova Old Falcon Apricot Brandy
Serbian Brandy
Ripe apricot leads a clear, fruit-driven nose, with blossom, gentle vanilla and warm spice adding depth. Heritage apricots from Western Serbia and Šumadija are fermented before distillation to preserve their aromatic character, then the spirit rests for a year in barrel. The palate is smooth and balanced, combining natural fruit sweetness with a firmer oak frame and a subtle almond-like warmth. Fresh apricot returns on the finish, joined by soft spice and a clean, lingering fruit note. Serve neat as a digestif at cool room temperature.
El Sagrado Añejo Tequila
Mexican Tequila & Mezcal
Cooked agave and oak lead a mature, warmly spiced profile, with vanilla, raisin and a faint citrus lift developing underneath. Blue agave from two growing regions is distilled with pure water, then matured in new French and American oak before each batch is blended for balance. The palate is smooth and gently sweet, moving from agave and honey into melon, cinnamon and clove. Caramel and restrained smoke carry the finish. Enjoy neat or with a large cube to let the oak and agave open gradually.
Seven Seals Port Wood Finish Single Malt Whisky
Swiss Whisky
Dried fruit, gingerbread and roasted nuts lead a layered, aromatic opening, with acacia honey adding a softer sweetness underneath. Port-seasoned wood gives the palate richness and a velvety texture, while a restrained thread of peat smoke keeps the fruit from feeling heavy. The middle is harmonious and gently spiced, bringing raisins, nuts and malt into balance. A long finish carries honeyed sweetness and subtle smoke. Sip neat or add a few drops of water to draw out the dried fruit and soften the peat.
Seven Seals Sherry Wood Finish Single Malt Whisky
Swiss Whisky
Toffee, gingerbread and roasted almonds give the nose a generous, dessert-spiced character, joined by candy and warm Christmas spices. The palate is soft and rounded, with sherry-seasoned wood building a concentrated toffee-and-nut centre rather than simple sweetness. Orange brings brightness through the middle, keeping the richer notes in balance. The finish is long and steady, carrying caramelized nuts, candy and citrus. Enjoy neat after dinner or with a small splash of water to open the spice and fruit without losing the rounded texture.
Duncan Taylor Black Bull Peated Edition Blended Scotch Whisky
Scottish Whisky
Dry, earthy smoke arrives first, opening into dark malt, orchard fruit and layers of toffee sweetness. A high proportion of malt whisky gives the blend a robust, full-bodied centre, while grain whisky keeps the texture composed and approachable. Salted nuts and citrus bring contrast through the middle, followed by burnt oak and measured spice. The finish is long and warming, carrying sweet-and-salty balance, baked apple and lingering smoky embers. Enjoy neat or with a small splash of water to release the fruit beneath the peat.
Noosh Marand Persian Saffron Gin
Canadian Gin
Persian saffron gives this small-batch gin a golden hue and a subtle blend of earthy sweetness and floral lift. Crisp juniper provides the foundation, with angelica root adding depth before orange peel, cardamom and coriander bring bright citrus, warm spice and a gently peppery edge. Copper-pot distillation keeps the botanicals layered and clear, allowing the saffron to remain distinctive without overwhelming the classic gin structure. Serve with tonic and an orange twist, or use in a Negroni where its saffron and cardamom character can come forward.
Dolin Génépy Le Chamois Liqueur
French Liqueur
Alpine herbs lead an aromatic, mountain-fresh profile, with grassy notes and a measured floral lift. Artemisia mutellina flowers are gathered in midsummer, then macerated and distilled in a traditional copper still, giving the palate a concentrated herbal centre without losing clarity. The texture is warming and powerful, balanced by clean botanical freshness and a gently bitter edge. The finish is long, grassy and distinctly alpine. Traditionally served neat after dinner, it can also be poured over ice or used sparingly to bring herbal depth to cocktails.
D1 London Dry Gin
British Gin
Nettle, apricot and fresh blackcurrant shape an aromatic opening, set against a confident juniper core. Orange blossom, lemon oil and coriander leaf bring lift through the palate, while angelica, cassia, almond and liquorice add gentle depth and warmth. Triple-distilled grain spirit and a narrow distillation cut keep the texture smooth and composed rather than heavy. The finish is clean and lingering, with juniper sweetness, summer fruit and a final echo of citrus. Serve with tonic and an orange twist or use in a dry Martini.
The Woods Spirit Co. Amaro Chiaro
Canadian Liqueur
Fresh citrus, red grapefruit and lemon peel lead a bright, floral nose, followed by spearmint, blood orange and a light candy sweetness. Fourteen cold-distilled botanicals create a softer, less bitter take on amaro, with honeydew melon, green herbs, fennel and aromatic peppercorn moving across the palate. The texture is velvety and gently sweet, balanced by restrained bitterness and soft spice. A medium finish leaves mint candy and clean citrus behind. Serve chilled, over ice or lengthened with soda or sparkling wine.
Monkey Shoulder The Original Blended Malt Scotch Whisky
Scottish Whisky
Zesty orange, vanilla and honey open a generous, easygoing style, with soft malt and sweet spice building through the middle. A small-batch marriage of single malt whiskies gives the palate a smooth, rounded texture, while spiced oak adds enough structure to keep the sweetness in balance. The finish is mellow and warming, carrying orange peel, vanilla and a final touch of spice. Enjoy neat, over ice or in spirit-forward cocktails where its rich malt character can remain at the centre.