Tag: tasting

New and only in Canada, the Chairman’s Select 100% Rye Whisky is Canadian Club’s latest in its premium lineup. As the name suggests it is made from 100% rye grain, and it’s first of its kind to be introduced by any of the top three selling whisky brands in Canada. The #IHeartRye event, held on March 31st at The Citizen in the happening King West neighbourhood, offered us a chance to discover what this new whisky was all…

Basil Hayden's, Jim Beam Devil's Cut, Knob Creek Straight Bourbon, Knob Creek Single Barrel Reserve | Photo: John Tan

On October 29th, we were fortunate to attend an intimate bourbon tasting, featuring a selection of Jim Beam bourbons. And what better place to have this tasting than at Aft Kitchen & Bar, a neighbourhood restaurant in Queen East specializing in classic comfort food.

Chivas is declaring June 14th to be the scotch event of the year.  Be sure to mark your calendars and register to “get past the velvet rope”.  Check the website for other Chivas events.  The next Chivas event “Sip, Shower, & Shave” is May 1st at Mankind at 221 Eglinton Ave. Hosted by Bruce Croxon (the co-founder of Lavalife) on June 14, 2012, you can have a chance to immerse yourself in the Chivas lifestyle at 1801. It’s the scotch…

Come to Abode Public Residence at 128 Peter St. on Thursday, April 26th for a Glenlivet Complimentary Tasting event. RSVP to suhaib@abodebar.com

The food truck revolution in Toronto is well underway, with the Gourmet Bitches (Shontelle Pinch and Bianka Matchett) showing that food from a truck doesn’t always need to be a heart attack in box, stick or sausage form.  Healthy and delicious choices are possible as evident with last night’s Gourmet Bitches food truck launch and tasting event at The Boiler House in the distillery district.  Guests were given an envelope to provide feedback on the gourmet delicacies. Greetings were well-received…