Stunning value in Bavarian doppelbock, now at Beaumont Drinks. beaumontdrinks.com/beers-spirits-…

New Irish whiskey review just posted: If you don't know the Glendalough Distillery, it's probably time you became acquainted! beaumontdrinks.com/beers-spirits-…

Hey Air Canada, why do I pay extra for your Flex fare when your partner airline, United Airlines, charges me US$22 for my checked bag?

Because it's lunchtime, here's what happens when you partner Angel's Envy with Barbacoa tacos. TL;DR: Very good things! whiskyadvocate.com/Whisky-With-Ta…

Drinks suggestion #2 for Valentine's Day sipping: Walsh Whiskey Writer's Tears Double Oak and oysters! More at Beaumont Drinks. beaumontdrinks.com/latest-spirits…

Echoing Jezza here: Lovely to learn that Monk is reopening under a new name and ownership. Fingers crossed that Billie maintains Monk's cool vibe and great beer list!

Is this you, Brookston, albeit in iced form?

PSA for weekend football: You can make perfectly good chicken wings by drying each with paper towel, dusting them with a good spice rub -- I like Magic Dust, below -- cooking them in a 400 oven for 40 - 60 minutes, and tossing them in butter and Frank's. bbqrubs.com/blogs/recipes/…

Am I a big fan of flavoured kettle sours? No, I am not, generally. But do I love the idea of this Cherry Pie Sour from Left Field Brewery for Valentine's Day, especially alongside some cheese and pate? Hell, yes! beaumontdrinks.com/beers-spirits-…

Attention Ontario Beer Drinkers: The best brown ale you haven't thought about for quite a while is actually very good and well worth revisiting! beaumontdrinks.com/beers-spirits-…

Appreciate the great review of Dark St's of London ESB Stephen Beaumont We're working to get this into more LCBO 's this year! 🍻
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If, like me, you are not normally a big fan of oak-aged gins, Dubh Glas Distillery Noteworthy Gin Barrel Rested might just change your mind, as it did mine. More at Beaumont Drinks! beaumontdrinks.com/beers-spirits-…

What do you get when you cross a storied single malt whisky with a fascinating, oak-aged blend of cider brandy and apple juice? The positively intriguing Glenfiddich Whisky Orchard Experiment, that's what! Check it out at beaumontdrinks.com

A reminder that I don't just write about whiskies, sometimes I talk about them, too! Including at this upcoming, VERY well-priced event at Bar Hop on Jan. 18. Get your tickets before they're all gone! barhopbar.com/barhop-events/…

Word is that Diageo is interested in offloading its non-Guinness beer brands to someone. Good luck finding buyers for Harp and Smithwicks, guys!

Psyched to share this Portfolio Spotlight on Shelter Point Distillery! Fair warning, though, it's going to make you want to track down some of the distillery's 12 year old single malt! beaumontdrinks.com/feature-report…

News Flash: Apparently, Diageo 'sees the paloma as a way to shift perceptions in Europe about tequila being just a shot-based drink and convince drinkers to choose it rather than wine with their food.'

Good luck with that, Diageo!

Can I have some love for a well-made Imperial stout, please!? Not barrel-condition, nor flavoured with marshmallows, snack cakes, or a cupboard's worth of spices, but just lovely, smooth, and enjoyable. beaumontdrinks.com/beers-spirits-…

New on Beaumont Drinks is my review of Odd Society Spirits Commodore Single Malt Whisky, a Critic's Choice pick! beaumontdrinks.com/beers-spirits-…

'Stone Brewing Coffee will adopt the branding and flavor characteristics of three of the brewery’s popular brands (including) Arrogant Bastard Ale'

I don't know about you, but as much as I enjoy Arrogant Bastard on its own, the thought of AB-flavoured coffee is...unappealing.