Selection
Selection
Tanduay Amber Rum
Filipino Rum
Rich caramel and toasted oak lead the aroma, followed by vanilla and a light note of tropical fruit. The palate is smooth and rounded, with molasses-like depth, gentle baking spice and a soft honeyed accent bringing balance to the oak. The finish is warm, mellow and lightly sweet. Serve over ice, lengthen with cola or ginger beer, or use in a rum Old Fashioned where its caramel and oak character can take the lead.
Mad Laboratory Vodka 750 mL
Canadian Vodka
Soft and creamy in texture, with light caramel and toasted grain notes giving the otherwise clean profile quiet depth. The palate opens smoothly with little initial heat, then develops a measured warmth through the finish without becoming sharp. Its restrained richness makes it well suited to simple service. Enjoy well chilled, pour over ice, or use in a Martini or Vodka Soda where the subtle toast and rounded texture can remain apparent.
Stillhead Wild Blackberry Gin
Canadian Gin
Ripe wild blackberry leads, framed by a clean, classic gin base rather than heavy sweetness. Fresh berry character carries across the palate with gentle juniper structure and a rounded touch of Canadian honey, keeping the profile vivid and balanced. The finish stays bright, lightly dry and distinctly fruit-led. Pour over ice, lengthen with tonic or soda, or use in a Bramble or Pimm's-style serve where its natural berry depth can remain clear.
Knob Creek 9 Year Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey 375 mL
American Whiskey
Warm vanilla, caramel and a touch of smoky oak lead a bold, full-flavoured profile. Toasted oak, brown sugar and roasted nuts build through the palate, with toasted corn and rye spice keeping the sweetness structured. The finish is long, warming and firmly oak-driven. Enjoy neat or over a large cube, or use in an Old Fashioned where its caramel depth and spice can remain clear alongside sugar and bitters.
42 Below Vodka
New Zealand Vodka
Clean and smooth, with a light citrus note and subtle nuttiness giving the palate quiet definition. Mildly sweet grain and a faint charcoal tone add texture, while the finish stays crisp with only gentle warmth and a barely perceptible mineral edge. Its restrained profile works equally well chilled or in mixed drinks. Use it in a Martini, Vodka Soda or citrus-led cocktail where clarity and balance matter more than overt flavour.
Royal Jamaican Aged Gold Rum
Jamaican Rum
Soft florals introduce an unusual, expressive nose of creamy chocolate, grape, caramel and burnt sugar. The palate turns drier, bringing assertive oak, a light briny edge and a biscuit-like savoury note, with toffee and butterscotch emerging underneath. The finish is brisk and warming rather than lush. Approach it as a characterful mixer: try it in a rum highball, with ginger beer, or in a spirit-forward stirred drink.
Arbutus Distillery Amaro No. 4 375 mL
Canadian Liqueur
Smooth and citrus-led, with orange zest opening into a firm bittersweet core of gentian and Oregon grape root. Salal berry brings a dark-fruit accent, while barrel ageing rounds the botanical intensity and adds depth without obscuring the fresh West Coast character. The finish is balanced, persistent and gently earthy. Serve chilled or over ice, lengthen with soda, or use in a spritz and other cocktails that benefit from structured bitterness.
Arbutus Distillery Espresso Vodka 375 mL
Canadian Vodka
Cold-brew coffee leads a dark, concentrated profile, with light caramel and a restrained note of bitter chocolate adding depth. The palate is softly sweet and rounded, while the vodka base gives the texture a subtle vanilla-like smoothness. It finishes cleanly with a distinct coffee character rather than cloying sugar. Serve ice-cold, pour over vanilla ice cream, or use as the foundation for an Espresso Martini with a firm roasted-coffee edge.
Fernet-Branca Amaro
Italian Other Spirits
Deeply herbal and firmly bitter, with camomile, cinnamon and saffron layered over earthy roots, warm spice and a subtle mentholated lift. The palate is concentrated and dry, moving from dark botanical richness into a fresh, spicy finish that lingers with real intensity. Traditionally suited to after-dinner sipping, it can be served neat or chilled, lengthened with cola, or used sparingly in cocktails that need a decisive bitter, aromatic edge.
Bombay Sapphire London Dry Gin
British Gin
Fresh, clean and bright, with crisp lemon peel and juniper leading a layered botanical profile. Coriander, liquorice, cassia and peppery spice add detail without disturbing the smooth, balanced shape of the palate. Citrus remains clear through the refreshing, dry finish. Its restrained juniper and polished texture make it especially versatile: serve with tonic and lemon, use in a classic Martini, or build into a citrus-led Collins.
Old Overholt Straight Rye Whiskey
American Whiskey
Spicy and gently floral, with toasted rye, black pepper and a light thread of honey on the nose. Caramel and vanilla soften the palate, while dry oak and firm rye spice keep the whiskey balanced and focused. The finish is warming rather than heavy, carrying pepper, grain and restrained sweetness. It is an easy fit for a Manhattan or Old Fashioned, and equally comfortable served neat or over a single cube.
Brancamenta Mint Liqueur
Italian Liqueur
Intensely minty and herbaceous, with cool peppermint lifting a darker, bittersweet core of herbs and spice. The palate is rich yet brisk, moving from gentle sweetness into a clean menthol freshness that carries through the finish. Its cooling profile works especially well after dinner. Serve chilled or over ice, lengthen with tonic for a refreshing highball, or use a measured pour to bring mint and herbal depth to darker spirit cocktails.
Young’s Old Sam Demerara Rum
Guyanese Rum
Deep, dark and generous, with rich notes of dried fruit, roasted nuts and baking spice. Coffee, cocoa and vanilla build through the palate, balanced by a smooth texture and an easy, warming sweetness. The finish remains full and softly spiced without becoming heavy. Enjoy it neat or over ice, or use it in a rum Old Fashioned and other stirred drinks that benefit from a concentrated Demerara character.
Wyborowa Polish Rye Vodka
Polish Vodka
Clean and elegant, with delicate rye grain, vanilla and a subtle floral lift. The palate is smooth and creamy, balancing gentle grain sweetness with restrained peppery spice and a dry, composed finish. Its quiet savoury character gives it more definition than a completely neutral vodka. Serve well chilled, enjoy neat alongside smoked or pickled foods, or use it to add texture and a fine rye accent to a classic Martini.
Russian Standard Gold Vodka
Russian Vodka
Smooth and rounded, with vanilla and cinnamon leading into soft caramel, lemon and a light confectionary sweetness. A subtle darker note of chocolate adds depth without weighing down the clean, polished palate. The finish is warming, gently spiced and composed. Serve well chilled, pour over ice, or use it where a richer style of vodka can bring texture and quiet spice to a Martini or spirit-forward cocktail.
Duncan Taylor The Politician Blended Scotch Whisky
Scottish Whisky
Gentle and approachable, with orange marmalade, barley sugar and soft floral notes opening into lemon curd, apple skin and almond butter. The palate has a creamy texture, while dry oak and a light thread of spice keep the sweetness neatly contained. Buttery caramel and orange blossom linger through the finish, making this an easygoing Scotch for sipping neat, over a single cube or in a well-made highball.
Lumette Bright Light Non-Alcoholic Botanical Spirit 750 mL
Canadian Non-Alcoholic Spirits
Mint, cucumber and rosemary give this alcohol-free botanical spirit a vibrant, herbaceous profile. Cooling freshness runs through the palate, while a clean citrus note keeps the finish lively and bright. It is designed for mixing, with enough aromatic lift to remain clear alongside tonic, soda or lemonade. Use it in a zero-proof spritz or mojito-style serve, and add fresh herbs or cucumber for a crisp, garden-led finish.
Eigashima Shuzo Shiratama Brandy Umeshu
Japanese Liqueur
Ripe ume fruit brings a clear sweet-and-sour balance, with brandy adding weight, warmth and a pronounced aromatic lift. The fruit remains fresh and direct on the palate, while the spirit base gives the liqueur a richer, smoother texture than a lighter umeshu. It finishes fruity and composed, with sweetness held in check by plum acidity. Serve lightly chilled or over ice, allowing the plum and brandy character to remain distinct.
Royal Jamaican Blackstrap Molasses Dark Rum
Jamaican Rum
Dark molasses gives the nose a deep, almost roasted character, with caramel, toffee and warm spice adding lift. The palate is rich and full, combining burnt-sugar depth with vanilla, coffee and a measured hint of tropical fruit. Its weight and intensity make it especially effective in bold mixed drinks, where the flavour remains clear alongside citrus and ginger. Try it in a Rum Punch or a Dark and Stormy-style serve, or pour a small measure over ice.
Odd Society London Dry Wallflower Gin
Canadian Gin
Bold juniper forms the centre of the aroma, with grapefruit tracing a bright citrus line around it. The palate is crisp and dry, yet soft and rounded in texture, giving the traditional botanical profile a polished West Coast expression. Grain spirit made from British Columbia-grown grain keeps the structure clean, while the citrus lifts the finish. Serve in a dry Martini to emphasize its clarity, or pair with a restrained tonic and a grapefruit twist.
Bornholmer 1855 Traditional Akvavit
Danish Other Spirits
Caraway and dill lead with a clean, savoury aroma and a distinctly Nordic herbal character. The palate is soft and rounded, allowing the seed spice to unfold gradually rather than arriving sharply. A gentle warmth develops through the middle, followed by a lingering finish of caraway, dill and dry spice. Serve well chilled alongside smoked or cured fish, or pour a small measure with a traditional cold table where its clear structure can refresh the palate.
Giffard Guignolet d’Angers Cherry Liqueur
French Liqueur
Fresh sour cherry leads the aroma, joined by the fuller fragrance of darker, sweeter fruit. The palate is gently sweet and brightly defined, balancing ripe cherry richness with the natural acidity of Morello and Montmorency cherries. A smooth texture carries the fruit through a clean, lively finish without becoming heavy. Serve very well chilled, pour over ice, or lengthen with tonic for a simple aperitif that keeps the cherry character clear.
The Irony Spirits Aronia Euphoria Semi-Sweet Liqueur 375 mL
Canadian Liqueur
Semi-sweet in style, this locally made liqueur places aronia, also known as chokeberry, at the centre of a focused berry profile. The fruit is sourced from local suppliers, giving the drink a clear sense of place and an uncomplicated presentation. Serve well chilled and neat after dinner, or add a measured pour to sparkling wine for a fruit-led aperitif. Its compact format also makes it a thoughtful addition to a small tasting selection.
Lumette London Dry Non-Alcoholic Gin Alternative
Canadian Non-Alcoholic Spirits
Juniper leads with a clean piney edge, followed by coriander, lemon zest and a broader sweep of citrus peel. A measured line of spice keeps the botanical profile dry and structured, giving classic gin character without alcohol. Designed for mixing rather than sipping neat, it works especially well with tonic or ginger ale and brings definition to a zero-proof Negroni-style serve. Garnish simply with citrus so the juniper remains at the centre.
Giffard Coffee Liqueur
French Liqueur
Roasted coffee beans define the aroma with a deep, freshly ground character. The palate opens soft and gently sweet before the roast intensifies, bringing espresso-like depth without losing balance. Vanilla rounds the middle, while a note of toasted hazelnut gives the finish warmth and length. Pour over crushed ice, use in an Espresso Martini, or add a measured amount to chocolate or coffee desserts where its clear roasted profile can carry through.
Grace O’Malley Blended Irish Whiskey
Irish Whiskey
Sweet pastry, warm spice and toasted grain lead the nose, with honey adding a rounded lift. The palate is smooth and balanced, bringing ripe fruit through a lightly structured frame of oak and soft tannin. Subtle spice returns toward the finish, keeping the richer notes composed and giving the whiskey a polished, easy-drinking close. Serve neat, over a single cube of ice, or in a classic Old Fashioned where the fruit and toast can remain clear.
Denis Charpentier Baron D Gin de France
French Gin
Pear brings a rounded softness to the palate, while blackcurrant and raspberry add a ripe, gently sweet fruit character. Orange and yuzu provide a fresh citrus lift, keeping the profile bright around a core of aromatic plants and classic gin structure. The result is polished and expressive, with fruit used for definition rather than heaviness. Serve with a restrained tonic and an orange twist, or use in a French 75 where the citrus and berry notes can remain clear.
Resurrection Spirits Vodka
Canadian Vodka
British Columbia rye gives a silky, lightly spiced profile with a subtle natural sweetness. Soft oak and dried stone fruit lead the nose, followed by caramel, marzipan and a restrained wisp of smoke on the palate. Chill filtration keeps the texture polished and clear, while black pepper and grain spice bring definition to a long finish. Serve well chilled, pour neat with a small plate of smoked fish, or use in a classic Martini where the rye character can remain present.
Odd Society Prospector Rye Whisky 375 mL
Canadian Whisky
Brown sugar and dried prune give the nose a rich opening, followed by vanilla and charred oak. Full-bodied on the palate, the whisky softens into light rye spice and ripe stone fruit without losing its grain-led character. Northern British Columbia rye and new, heavily charred American white oak create a generous middle, while a crisp, dry finish recalls autumn leaves and gentle wood spice. Serve neat or with a few drops of water to open the fruit and oak.
Bulleit Rye Frontier Whiskey
American Whiskey
Rich oak and warm spice lead the nose, joined by orange peel and a measured thread of vanilla. The palate is notably smooth, with rye spice giving shape to softer notes of honey and toasted wood. A clean, dry structure keeps the sweetness controlled, while citrus zest brings lift through the middle. The finish is steady and warming, returning to oak, vanilla and peppery grain. Serve neat, over ice, or in a Manhattan where its rye-led character can remain clear.