Bottled in Québec

In Quebec, spring means sugaring off season, to the delight of young and old alike. For the latter, a tempting offering of whiskeys and creams from the Coureur des Bois range can be enjoyed in several ways to make the most of the season. Move over cone, we’ve got maple cocktails on the mind.

It’s an ingredient you’ve tasted in many popular cocktails like martinis, Old Fashioneds, Negronis, and even Spritzes. And contrary to popular belief, vermouth is more than just that syrupy aperitif your grandparents used to drink. Thanks to local and international mixologists and producers, it’s making a big comeback.

It inspired 19th century poets and artists, and was banned, then legalized 100 years later. Absinthe is still shrouded in mystery to this day—but local distillers are doing their best to crack the code! Here are the secrets behind a spirit that’s winning over a growing number of Quebecers.