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Tag Archives: Courtenay
Vermouth, Beaufort Vineyard & Estate Winery, Courtenay, BC, Canada, 18% abv., C$33+
With its pretty, pale gold colour and layered aromas of sea salt and honeyed herbs, the flavours of this Vermouth are complex and show honeycomb, rosemary, medicinal grass, and spicy cinnamon stick. Have I got your attention? What is this … Continue reading
Ortega, Vintner’s Reserve, Beaufort Vineyard & Estate Winery, Courtenay, Vancouver Island, BC, 12.3% abv., 2019
A winery in Vancouver Island’s Comox Valley just northeast of Courtenay you say?! Really!? Why, yes! I was truly delighted to show up for a tasting with the exceptionally knowledgeable Katie Phelan and realize this boutique-sized winery works with its … Continue reading
Unruly Gin, Wayward Distillation House, Courtenay, BC, 43% abv, 750 ml, C$52+
I love Gin. Gin, gin, gin. Gin is fun. It’s tasty. Generally, gin makes me giddy and yes, glad. This one is no exception to the rule I tend to follow for handcrafted, artisan spirits. Made from 100% BC honey … Continue reading
Posted in British Columbia, gin, SPIRITS
Tagged #unruly, 40% abv, artisan, artisanal spirit, BC, beeunruly, Courtenay, craft spirit, gluten free, handcrafted, Honey, juniper, Unruly Gin, Wayward, Wayward Distillation House
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Unruly Vodka, Wayward Distillation House, Courtenay, BC, 40% abv. 750 ml, C$48+
Look, I’ll be honest with you. Most vodka is not worth writing about. It’s the easiest spirit to make, most of it’s remarkably neutral, and the cost paid by the consumer lies mainly in the expensive marketing associated with the … Continue reading
Posted in British Columbia, SPIRITS, vodka
Tagged artisanal spirit, BC, beeunruly, Courtenay, craft spirit, drink local, gluten free, Honey, Unruly Vodka, vodka, Wayward Distillation House, Wayward Distillery
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Krupnik, Spiced Honey Liqueur, Wayward Distillation House, Courtenay, BC, 40% abv, C$35, 375 ml
It’s that time of year again when everyone pleads, “Help! What kind of wine do I buy to go with my turkey/ham/duck/hot dog?” There are a million or so of these articles circulating on line, but if you’re truly stuck, … Continue reading
Posted in British Columbia, Nalewki - Krupnik, OTHER, SPIRITS
Tagged BC, Bees, beeunruly, Canada, Courtenay, Honey, Krupnik, liqueur, local, nalewka, Nalewki, Polish liqueur, Vancouver Island
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