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In celebration of the SAQ’s 100th, the prolific and talented mixologist Patrice Plante, Monsieur Cocktail, created a festive cocktail that’s 100% local!

Many trade magazines and online news sites provide ratings for products. Since it is sometimes difficult to find your way through these different sources, here are some explanations about the different rating systems.

Our customers’ desire for discovery is matched only by our employees’ desire for learning. To ensure that the interaction between customers and employees is rewarding, the SAQ offers as much information as possible on the products to its employees through various training sessions.

Its versatility has made it one of the most popular spirits in the world. Vodka lovers, learn more about its origins, traditions, and possible food and drink pairings.

A comfy couch, soothing music, a romantic movie, indulgent sweet treats: choose your perfect pairings for a dreamy evening with that special someone.

A wine and cheese evening or aperitif are always a guaranteed hit. But for some, their pairings can seem like a headache. What if the answer to your questions was found in our taste tags and those of Fromages d’ici!

Sommelière and instructor Gabrielle Plastre offers her best tips to get your taste buds into shape and build up your wine tasting abilities.

Trending in 2020 are wines and spirits that have been in the forefront for the past few years now. In 2020, it’s all about natural wines, maceration wines (orange wine), ready-to-drink beverages, and local spirits. This year, consumers are curious and want to make ethical choices.

The alcoholic beverage market has changed a lot since the contraband era, which was ruled by the likes of Al Capone and cie. In Québec, these changes are in large part due to the creation of the Commission des liqueurs.

The menu is planned, the gifts are wrapped and your outfit is at the dry cleaner. What about drinks? Reduce last minute stress to a minimum by planning the perfect case! Bubbles, reds, whites and spirits: anything you need to fully appreciate this time of year.

We’ve got you covered with cocktail and decor tricks for a very scary Halloween.

Beyond the Margarita, the popularity of this Mexican gem comes in many great varieties.