Spirits
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While Acerum is slowly gaining recognition, its flavour remains a mystery to many people. To mark sugaring-off season, let’s look at the science behind this one-of-a-kind maple product.
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Out of gift ideas? Three inspiring personalities let us in on their favourites so you can spoil your loved ones (and maybe even yourself) over the holidays.
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It’s the start of a long season of entertaining at home, opening with the ultimate party to get creative with cocktails: Halloween. While we can't help you with your costume, we’ve got superpowers when it comes to creating the perfectly stocked bar.
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For the Bouchards, the creation of a distillery inspired by the boreal forest started with family tradition and a few secret stills.
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It's right off Highway 30 in Beauharnois, Montérégie, that you'll find Miel Nature. Owners Elena and Ali Agougou have received over 232 medals for their honey-based creations and rank among the most awarded couples in their field! Let's go meet them together.
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Located in the heart of downtown Lévis is a large building where Lore & Legends co-founders Virgil Demers and Martin Vaillancourt set up shop three years ago.
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Are you trying to be more mindful about what ends up in your cart, but not always sure what to choose? Here’s a look at some earth-friendly options from the Inspire Favourites lists of four people in the know.
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Gochujang, bone broth, soy sauce, miso, Parmesan... This may look like a grocery list, but it’s a sample of the ingredients being used in cocktails by two trendy Montreal bars. Here, we take a deep dive into the fifth taste dimension of the world of cocktails—umami.
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The Temiscouata Distillery, located in Auclair in the Lower Saint Lawrence region, is made up of some 40 maple syrup producers who decided to innovate, stimulate the economy and take charge of their industry by producing Acerum, a maple syrup-based spirit!
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If you love tequila, you know that Patrón makes exquisite, high-quality spirits. But did you know that the distillery puts concrete and ecological measures into practice day after day in most of its operations? Here's a look at a comprehensive and unique approach.
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Myriam Jean-Baptiste and Stevens Charles drew inspiration from a traditional Haitian drink to create the award-winning LS Cream, a distinctive cream liqueur that embodies their pride, culture and entrepreneurship.
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As Black History Month unfolds, meet Dr. Joy Spence, a master blender for nearly 30 years at Appleton in Jamaica, an exceptional woman whose reputation extends far beyond the Caribbean region.