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Here’s to a bright and brilliant 2025—we wish you all the best for the year ahead. Now that the holiday madness has finally begun to settle, we hope you’ve had a chance to catch your breath. We certainly have and are happily enjoying a little downtime after a whirlwind season.

Happy Holidays, everyone! Whether you celebrate Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, or something entirely your own, a steamy, chocolatey cup of comfort: hot chocolate!

When we think of holiday bubbles, Champagne often comes to mind—the sparkling wine synonymous with elegance and celebration. Champagne, as defined by tradition, hails exclusively from the Champagne region of France, adhering to strict appellation rules. From specific vineyard practices and grape sourcing to the precise methods of pressing and secondary fermentation, it’s a true demonstration of meticulous winemaking. If you’re curious, Wikipedia has an excellent historical overview worth exploring (preferably with a glass in hand). But let’s be honest: Champagne isn’t...

My Italian friends have always had a knack for poking fun at their own cultural icons, and Limoncello is no exception. They’d crack jokes about this sunny, sweet-tart liqueur, though I’ve never fully understood why. From my very first sip, I’ve been enchanted

I’ve always loved a beautiful decanter—not just for short-term spirit storage but for the elegance they bring to any gathering.

Let’s talk about something exciting for the new year—Vancouver Cocktail Week (VCW) 2025, now entering its fourth year.