Selection
Selection
Creek & Gully 2020 Pink Lady Pet-Nat Cider
Canadian Cider
A flinty aroma leads into bright apple fruit with a lively sweet-tart character. The palate is refreshing and focused, combining crisp acidity with a lightly candy-like note that recalls tart fruit sweets without becoming heavy. The clean orchard profile carries through a brisk finish. Serve chilled on its own, or pair with fresh cheese, roast pork, salty snacks and gently spiced vegetable dishes.
Creek & Gully 2020 Fortuna Pet-Nat Cider
Canadian Cider
A layered orchard-fruit profile opens with fresh apple before turning herbal and quietly savoury. Red Delicious, Spartan, Braeburn and Salish apples give the palate breadth, with a richer middle balanced by natural freshness. The finish is composed and dry-leaning, carrying gentle botanical detail rather than overt sweetness. Serve chilled with roast chicken, pork, aged cheddar, mushroom dishes or herb-led vegetable plates.
Creek & Gully Rhubarb Cider Can 355 mL
Canadian Cider
Restrained rhubarb fruit leads a dry, tart palate with a gently astringent edge. The body has enough weight to carry the acidity, while light carbonation keeps the finish fresh and focused. Its fruit character is subtle rather than sweet, giving the cider a clean, savoury shape. Serve well chilled with roast pork, charcuterie, sharp cheddar, fried foods or a simple rhubarb tart.
Cragganmore 12 Year Old Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Scottish Whisky
Sweet floral aromas open with riverside herbs, honey and vanilla. The palate is firm and rounded, led by malt with sandalwood and a measured thread of sweet smoke. Rich and complex without excessive weight, it gathers gentle sweetness as it develops. The finish is long, malt-driven and lightly smoky. Serve neat, over ice or with a small splash of water to open the aromatics.
Corona Extra Lager Tall Can 473 mL
Canadian Beer
Light-bodied and crisp, with gentle cereal malt and a fresh grassy hop note. The palate stays clean and direct, carrying mild bitterness through a tidy, refreshing finish. A squeeze of lime adds a brighter citrus edge without overwhelming the beer's restrained profile. Serve very cold with tacos, grilled prawns, ceviche, salty snacks or uncomplicated barbecue fare.
Copperpenny Provence Cocktail Syrup 200 mL
Canadian Non-Alcoholic
Ripe grapefruit brings bright citrus and a gentle bittersweet edge, while lavender adds a clean floral lift. The syrup is aromatic and concentrated, with enough sweetness to round the fruit without hiding its freshness. Use a measured pour with gin, vodka, sparkling water or tonic, and adjust to taste. Pink peppercorn, fresh citrus and delicate herbal garnishes make natural companions in a long, chilled drink.
Cinzano Extra Dry Vermouth 1 L
Italian Fortified
Fresh mint, sage and oregano shape the aroma, with a subtle thread of spice beneath. The palate is crisp and wine-led, balancing herbal freshness with a restrained bitterness that gives the finish definition. Clean and composed rather than sweet or heavy, it works well chilled as an aperitif, over ice with a twist, or in classic dry cocktails where its herbal detail can remain clear.
Christian Drouin Blanche de Normandie Apple Brandy
French Brandy
Fresh apple and pear aromas open with a clear orchard-fruit character. The palate is crisp and expressive, moving from ripe fruit toward apple peel, gentle spice and a lightly warming finish. Its clean, unaged style keeps the fruit vivid and direct rather than oak-driven. Serve lightly chilled as a digestif, or use it in cocktails where fresh apple flavour and aromatic lift are welcome.
Cheap Thrills Black Cherry Hard Soda Tall Can
Canadian Ready-To-Drink
Juicy black cherry leads with a bright, familiar fruit character and a smooth, lightly sweet palate. A gentle tart edge keeps the cherry lively, while the soda-like texture makes the finish clean and easy-going rather than heavy. Serve thoroughly chilled, either straight from the can or over ice with a squeeze of lemon. A straightforward match for burgers, barbecue, pizza or salty snacks.
Chartreuse Yellow
French Liqueur
Fresh herbal aromas lead with citrus, anise and warm turmeric-like spice. The palate is soft and rounded, balancing measured sweetness with floral notes and a gently bitter botanical edge. It is aromatic and layered without the force of a more intensely vegetal herbal liqueur, allowing the citrus and spice to remain clear through the finish. Serve well chilled, over ice or in a restrained spirit-forward cocktail.
Chartreuse Liqueur of the 9th Centenary
French Liqueur
A powerful herbal core is softened by measured sweetness and a delicate floral lift. The palate sits between the brighter, sweeter style of yellow herbal liqueur and the more intense vegetal depth associated with green expressions, adding layered spice and fresh alpine character. Rich yet balanced, it finishes long, aromatic and gently warming. Serve chilled, over ice or in a restrained spirit-forward cocktail.
Cazcanes No. 9 Blanco High Proof Tequila
Mexican Tequila & Mezcal
Sweet cooked agave leads with floral lift, fresh citrus and a clear peppery edge. The palate is rich and concentrated, with subtle minerality keeping the sweetness precise. A fuller texture carries the agave and spice through the middle without becoming heavy. The finish is long, clean and composed, returning to floral notes and dry mineral detail. Serve neat or with a little water.
Tequila Cazadores Reposado 50 mL
Mexican Tequila & Mezcal
Bright citrus and tropical fruit open over a core of cooked agave. Vanilla and fresh oak add warmth without taking over, giving the palate a balanced mix of fruit, sweetness and wood. The texture is smooth and rounded, with a gentle spice note appearing toward the finish. Serve neat, over ice or in a compact spirit-forward cocktail.
Tequila Cazadores Blanco 750 mL
Mexican Tequila & Mezcal
Clean agave sweetness leads with bright citrus and fresh aromatic herbs. The palate is direct and lively, keeping the cooked agave character clear while a gentle peppery edge adds definition. There is no oak weight, so the finish stays smooth, crisp and lightly vegetal. Serve neat, over ice or in a Margarita where its citrus and herbal character can remain distinct.
Casey Jones Distillery Barrel Cut Double Barrel Kentucky Specialty Spirit
American Other Spirits
Sweet corn and caramel lead a full, rounded palate, followed by tobacco, warm spice and a pronounced oak character. A second layer of smoky, woodsy flavour adds depth without obscuring the spirit’s underlying sweetness. The texture is smooth but substantial, carrying vanilla and toasted wood into a lingering, gently warming finish. Serve neat, over a large cube or with a splash of water.
Tequila Cascahuin Tahona Blanco
Mexican Tequila & Mezcal
Fresh agave and green herbs open with a clean, savoury lift. The palate is rounded and substantial, showing baked agave, dry minerality and a restrained honeyed sweetness. Citrus and floral notes brighten the middle, while a grassy edge keeps the spirit focused. The finish is long, crisp and mineral, with the agave remaining clear throughout. Serve neat or in a spirit-forward Margarita.
Tequila Cascahuin Plata 48 Blanco
Mexican Tequila & Mezcal
Cooked agave leads with mint, cilantro and fresh herbs, followed by pepper and a clear mineral edge. The palate is concentrated and full, balancing agave sweetness with salinity and savoury notes of baked bread, thyme and walnut. Cardamom and a touch of underripe banana add complexity without softening the dry-land character. The finish is weighty, peppery and persistent. Serve neat.
Camp Beer Co. Crimson Ridge Imperial Sour
Canadian Beer
Bright cranberry tartness leads, sharpened by zesty orange and lifted by the floral character of hibiscus tea. The palate is vivid and fruit-driven, with a concentrated sour edge that remains refreshing rather than heavy. Citrus keeps the berry flavour focused, while the tea adds a gently dry, aromatic finish. Serve well chilled with roast turkey, soft cheese, charcuterie or a dark chocolate dessert.
Caballito Cerrero Azul 46 Reposado Agave Spirit
Mexican Tequila & Mezcal
Cooked agave leads with earthy, vegetal depth, followed by warm spice, vanilla and a restrained layer of oak. The palate is creamy and concentrated, balancing mature barrel character with a brighter green edge. Cinnamon, black pepper and a faint nutty note add complexity without masking the agave. The finish is long, dry and lightly smoky. Serve neat to appreciate its savoury detail and structure.
Bunnahabhain 18 Year Old Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Scottish Whisky
Dried fruit, sherry and toffee open with a warm, polished richness. The palate layers honeyed nuts over mellow oak, with restrained spice providing lift and a subtle coastal salinity keeping the sweetness composed. Full-flavoured but not heavy, it closes dry and persistent, carrying dried fruit, gentle spice and a final savoury trace of sea salt. Serve neat or with a small splash of water.
BSA Tropical Sour Non-Alcoholic Beer
Canadian Non-Alcoholic Beer
Balanced tropical fruit aromas give this alcohol-free sour an easy, refreshing character. The palate is bright without becoming aggressively tart, with a light body and a smooth head adding softness. A gentle cereal note settles beneath the fruit and becomes more apparent through the clean, subtle finish. Serve well chilled with grilled prawns, fish tacos, fresh fruit or lightly spiced dishes.
BSA Raspberry Sour Non-Alcoholic Beer
Canadian Non-Alcoholic Beer
Ripe raspberry leads with a bright, fragrant lift and a clear sweet-tart balance. The palate is softly rounded and smooth rather than sharp, with lively carbonation keeping the fruit fresh. A deep berry character carries through the middle before the sourness tightens the finish. Serve well chilled with goat cheese, summer salads, spicy tacos or dark chocolate.
BSA Lime Lemon Sour Non-Alcoholic Beer
Canadian Non-Alcoholic Beer
Sharp lime and fresh lemon give this alcohol-free sour a clear citrus focus. Bright acidity leads the palate, softened by a gentle cereal sweetness that keeps the sourness lively rather than austere. Light citrus fragrance carries into a clean, thirst-quenching finish with enough malt character to feel complete. Serve well chilled with tacos, grilled fish, summer salads or salty snacks.
Brasserie de Brunehaut Triple Organic Gluten-Free Ale
Belgian Beer
Peppery aromatics open a rich Belgian-style tripel, followed by rounded cereal character and ripe yellow fruit. The palate is full and energetic, with a firm initial attack balanced by fruit and a progressively building hop bitterness. Despite its weight, the finish stays dry and controlled, giving the beer focus and length. Serve cool with roast poultry, washed-rind cheese, mussels or lightly spiced dishes.
Brancaia Ilatraia 2018 Toscana IGT
Italian Red
Dark fruit leads with clarity and depth, framed by savoury spice and a restrained touch of toast. Cabernet Sauvignon provides structure, Petit Verdot adds colour and intensity, and Cabernet Franc brings aromatic lift. The palate is full-bodied yet fresh, with polished tannins and enough acidity to keep the finish defined and elegant. Decant before serving with roast lamb, braised beef or aged pecorino.
Brouwerij Van Steenberge Bornem Tripel 330 mL
Belgian Beer
Spicy aromatics and sweet yeast-driven fruit lead the nose, with banana and pear giving the beer a generous, inviting character. The palate is full and rounded, balancing cereal richness with a subtle bitterness that keeps the sweetness in check. A gentle peppery note returns through the finish, leaving the beer rich but composed. Serve cool with mussels, roast chicken, creamy cheese or fruit-led desserts.
Boombox Brewing Archangel Belgian Dark Strong Ale 473 mL
Canadian Beer
A smooth, dark Belgian-style ale with rich caramel and roasted malt at its core. Candy sugar deepens the sweetness, while torched raisin, orange peel and cherry bring layered dried-fruit, citrus and ripe red-fruit character. Yeast-driven spice keeps the palate lifted, leading to a full, warming finish that remains balanced rather than heavy. Serve cool with braised beef, aged Gouda, fruitcake or dark chocolate.
Little Book Chapter 7 In Retrospect Blended American Whiskey
American Whiskey
Caramel, vanilla and mature oak lead a layered American whiskey blend, followed by baked apple, dark fruit and a quiet thread of smoke. Rye spice and toasted nuts give the palate movement, while older whiskey components add leather and firm wood structure. The finish is warm and persistent, balancing brown sugar with dry oak and spice. Pour neat, add a few drops of water, or serve beside roasted pecans.
Bomber Brewing Rosefinch Raspberry Sour Ale
Canadian Beer
Ripe raspberry sits at the centre of this bright fruited sour, bringing vivid berry aroma and a juicy, gently sweet palate. Clean acidity keeps the fruit lively, while the light malt base stays discreet and lets the contrast between sweet and tart lead. The finish is crisp, refreshing and clearly raspberry-driven. Serve cool with chèvre, berry salad, roast duck or a simple dark-chocolate dessert.
Bomber Brewing Georgie’s Best Dry-Hopped ESB 4-Pack Cans
Canadian Beer
Toasted malt and gentle caramel lead a classic Extra Special Bitter profile, with mild sweetness through the centre and aromatic dry hopping adding lift. The balance remains firmly malt-led rather than heavy, moving toward a medium-dry finish with enough bitterness to keep each sip composed. Serve cool with roast beef, meat pies, aged cheddar or grilled mushrooms, where the beer's toast and restrained sweetness can settle naturally alongside savoury flavours.