Warning: This cocktail involves flaming liquid – clear your work area of all flammable objects and use extreme caution. This cocktail was developed by legendary bartender Jerry Thomas while working at the El Dorado in San Francisco during the gold rush. When U.S....
If you’ve every visited a distillery, you know that a great deal of time is spent talking about barrels. The barrels play a critical role in creating the taste of the whisky, which is why distillers import aged barrels from all over the world to get a particular...
It takes a lot of time and practice (i.e., whisky drinking) to become an expert taster. If you want to do it the way the pros do, here’s a bit of a primer: Choose the right glass. Serious tasters use a tasting glass, which is tulip shaped – the narrower top keeps in...
1.5 oz. Shelter Point whisky 1.5 oz. Prosecco 2 tablespoons cider orange honey syrup Measure and pour whisky and syrup into a Boston Shaker. Shake vigorously and strain into a champagne saucer. Top with Prosecco and garnish with a small sprig of rosemary. Cider...
Here on Vancouver Island, many couples choose to get married at a winery. After all, who doesn’t want access to great drinks at their wedding? For those who want a slightly more “spirited” event (see what we did there?), Shelter Point is available for a small number...
