The Rise of Vancouver Speakeasies
Hidden in plain sight, Vancouver speakeasies continue to prevail. Wandering down the broth-scented streets of East Georgia, rich red and yellow gold colors fill the lanes. Bright signages alerts passersby of the noodle shop that has leased here for decades. This is Chinatown – home of mooncake bakeries, dirt-cheap souvenirs, and sandalwood incense. Among the […]
Women in Whiskey
Women distillers finding their place in the male-dominated whiskey industry. Whiskey has long had a reputation as a man’s drink. Old advertisements for Scotch often show a man in Highlander regalia with a glass in his hand. Similarly, vintage bourbon ads will show well-dressed gentlemen enjoying a drink alone or with friends. In these ads, […]
Whiskey Enhanced Using Ex-Pinot Noir Casks
Did you know some Oregon distilleries use ex-pinot noir casks to enhance local whiskey? If you walk down the warehouse aisles of a winery or distillery, you will likely be flanked by oak barrels filled with wine or whiskey, stacked in neat rows. They may appear identical, however, if you ask, you will most likely […]