Spirits
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The SAQ's The spirit of knowing blog offers you plenty of articles to help you navigate the wonderful world of spirits.
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Chef Paul Toussaint from the restaurant Kamúy is here to put us in the holiday spirit. He recounts stories of his Christmases in Haiti as a child, the feasts he now cooks for his family, and the recipe for his famous rum and pineapple ham—served with ti-punch, of course.
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The Eastern Townships, with Mount Shefford as a backdrop, is where the Bourassa brothers harvest some 2,500,000 litres of maple water per year, and where they nurture their second passion—the distillery.
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To help you make the most of the Saint-Jean-Baptiste Day long weekend, here are 6 delicious ready-to-drink cocktails that offer a local take on an international classic. Whether you’re hanging out on your balcony or in your neighbour’s backyard, go all out and enjoy a Product of Québec.
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As the first rays of spring sunshine melt away the most tenacious snow, it's time to update your patio entertaining repertoire. With our ready-to-drink and cocktail suggestions, you'll be able to impress your guests with simple and delicious drinks.
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The sun is shining, the birds are chirping, the days are longer… You’re not imagining things—summer is here! And since that likely makes you want to run outside and take full advantage, we’ve got 8 ready-to-drink beverages for you that are as fresh as a breeze and oh-so packable.
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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.
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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!
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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.
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Looking for cocktails to enjoy with beautiful snowy landscapes? If you agree that nothing beats a cream-based drink after hours of outdoor fun—or even if you just spent the day watching the snow fall from the comfort of your couch—here are some great suggestions!
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Fresh is a new series of articles that explores the latest trends in the world of alcohol. To start the year off on the right foot, we asked experts to predict what's in store for us in 2023.
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Fresh is a new series of articles that explores the latest trends in the world of wine and spirits. For our second issue, we looked at cocktail trends for the coming year.
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When you arrive on Île d’Orléans, take a left at the first intersection and you’ll reach Cassis Monna et Filles in no time. Anne Monna, one of the sister-owners, welcomes me like an old friend. “We’re girls who love to celebrate and host parties. We created a place that reflects who we are.”