Inspiration

Have you heard of Acerum? In this edition of Fresh, we’re looking at this newcomer on the fine spirits scene—an eau-de-vie made from the fermentation and distillation of maple sap.

Filles du Nord is a collective of women who are passionate about the great outdoors, not to mention some of the most intrepid adventurers we know. Whatever the season, they criss-cross their beloved Quebec in search of natural beauty and local treasures. We spoke to the two co-founders, experts in the art of combining chilly weather and chilled drinks!

If you haven’t already, now’s the time to plan your trip to the sugar shack. Here are 10 great spots located throughout the province that offer traditional, vegetarian or elevated fare. Some are also BYOB!

We often talk about the non-alcoholic trend, and of course its classic counterpart. But beyond these opposites, a world of possibilities awaits cocktail lovers. By playing with the proportions of the products, you can create tailor-made combinations to satisfy all preferences.

Fresh is a new series of articles that explores the latest trends in the world of wine and spirits. Low-alcohol products are all the rage right now, so we asked experts for their pro tips for enhancing the flavour of cocktails that are made with them.

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.

From wine and gin to liquor, rum and cider, there’s been a boom in the production of low-alcohol products lately. But how are they made? Dealcoholization has come a long way in the last few years and there are many great low-alcohol products available now.

Did you always want to live under the spotlight? For some of our employees, it’s a dream they’re living while also holding an in-store job. A look into the working and artistic lives of two SAQ cashier-salesclerks, Pascal Asselin (aka Millmetrik) and Carl Campeau.

A bouquet of roses, a bottle of red from a hip estate in Piémont, a bearskin, and a roaring fire are all well and good, but who celebrates Valentine’s Day with all that? Here’s a pairings guide for all kinds of romantic (and platonic!) rendezvous.

Inviting your friends over to watch the game? Our collaborator Émilie Gaillet has three easy crowd-pleasing recipes that are perfect for feeding the whole gang.

We all have our favourite cocktails to sip on, whatever the time of year. But let’s admit it, what can beat a hot coffee cocktail when winter rages on? Here’s the Top 5 coffee cocktails to add a little bit of comfort to the frigid season.

New year, new habits? To help you navigate these newfound challenges, we’ve got 13 products at 0.5% alcohol or less that go well beyond the tap. Water, that is. Surely you’ll find something to treat yourself when Friday night rolls out.