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Should we be putting ice in our whisky? Or is this practically treason? Here’s some advice for getting the best flavour experience from your tipple.

Versatile and more popular than ever, whisky is a must-try ingredient in recipes! Contemplate (more than just once, if you must!) these three ways of enjoying whisky: in recipes, in a cocktail or plain over ice!

The SAQ is proud to be a partner of the Bulles, Whisky & Gastronomie event, which will take place 2026.

At Cirka Distilleries, located in the Côte-Saint-Paul district of Montreal, Isabelle Rochette works the stills to bottle the enchanting flavour of Quebec barley, rye and corn. We had the opportunity to talk to her about her great passion for whisky.

Sweet or salty—we all secretly love one more than the other, but why not enjoy both at the same time? Here is a unique pairing that involves chips, chocolate . . . and whisky! A cross between a salty snack and a sweet treat, these chips dipped in whisky chocolate are sure to wow your guests!

Brandy, armagnac, whisky… fine spirits are popular these days. But what exactly are we talking about, and how best should we appreciate these products?

Discover fine spirits thanks to our taste tags, small format bottles and SAQ par l’ITHQ workshops.

Want an intro to whisky? The ITHQ, in conjunction with the SAQ, has two workshops you’ll want to check out!

Is the universe of whisky a mystery to you? Want to learn how to enjoy a glass the right way? Whisky expert and ITHQ SAQ workshop host Nicolas Bourque tells you everything you need to know about drinking the amber elixir that is scotch.

For spirit aficionados, whisky may well be the ultimate symbol of refinement. The cereal-based eau-de-vie is appreciated for its subtle taste and distinguished by its intricate distillation process.

Depending on its provenance, how it was made and whether it was blended, Scotch whisky offers many nuances to savour for those willing to take the time to appreciate it.

Between tradition and innovation, creativity and methodology, here is a portrait of four visionary women who adapt to the ever-changing tastes of consumers.