DECEMBER EVENTS
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MEXICAN CRAFT BEER TASTING | DECEMBER 1ST 2-6PM The next best thing to laying on a beach in Mexico, is supporting one of the best breweries in the country. No lime necessary for these quality brews. UNIVINS UMBERTO WINE TASTING | DECEMBER 1ST 2-6PM What started from 20 hectares of vineyards in the heart of Emilia Romagna, Umberto Cesari has expanded the vineyard, grape varieties, and exceptional new wines. ZUBROWKA TASTING | DECEMBER 1ST 2-6PM Poland’s national drink is warm apple cider and bison grass vodka. Join us for a little piece of Danzig and take home a bottle. COLLECTIVE ARTS BEER TASTING | DECEMBER 2ND 2-6PM Check out the grassroots craft brewery that fuses the creativity of craft beer with the talents of emerging artists through limited-edition works of art on their beer cans. EUROPEAN LIQUEUR TASTING | DECEMBER 2ND 2-6PM ‘Tis the season for classic European liqueurs. We’re serving over 1,000 years of tradition, including Chartreuse Green, Noix, and Fernet Branca. STILE WINE TASTING | DECEMBER 2ND 2-6PM Stile Brands is an importer and marketer of premium wines. Representing over 100 suppliers from 19 countries, they are sure to have something for everyone. *SCOTCH MALT WHISKY SOCIETY NOVEMBER OUTTURN 1 | DECEMBER 4TH 5-7PM *SCOTCH MALT WHISKY SOCIETY NOVEMBER OUTTURN 2 | DECEMBER 4TH 7:30-9PM Open to members and non-members alike, please join us as we sample our way through this month’s spectacular single cask releases. INTERNATIONAL WINE TASTING | DECEMBER 5TH 4-8PM With the holidays around the corner, we are taking you on a tour of some of our most popular international wines. Don’t show up to your next party empty handed. *SCOTCH MALT WHISKY SOCIETY NOVEMBER OUTTURN 3 | DECEMBER 6TH 7-9PM Open to members and non-members alike, please join us as we sample our way through this month’s spectacular single cask releases. SMAAK WINE COOLER TASTING | DECEMBER 7TH 2-6PM It’s Christmas party season and nothing gets a party going like a little Smaak. The perfect party favour with two flavours, including Secco and Cassis. BOUTIQUE WINE TASTING | DECEMBER 7TH 4-8PM Hand-harvested in the Barossa Valley, Massena Primitivo is what the Italian’s call the variety Zinfandel, which is revered in the Napa Valley in California. WAYWARD CRAFT SPIRIT TASTING | DECEMBER 7TH 4-8PM Dave Brimacombe is the founder and master distiller of Wayward Distilling on Vancouver island. He makes his craft spirits with 100% pure BC honey. Discover the exceptional quality and innovation that go into the Wayward spirits. JAPANESE WHISKY TASTING | DECEMBER 8TH 2-6PM With the recent rise in Japanese whisky, Legacy has expanded their selection of these unique whiskies. Introducing the blended and single malt Yamazakura whiskies from Hyogo Prefecture. D-WAY SAKE TASTING | DECEMBER 8TH 2-6PM As a growing market in North America, we are constantly looking for ways to share the art of sake with our customers. Join us as we taste a series of sake, including: Shinmei Kokuyo Tokubetsu Junmai and Shinmei Ginpu Issen Daiginjo. STRANGE FELLOWS BREWING TASTING | DECEMBER 8TH 2-6PM Come say hi to the East Vancouver craft brewery inspired by tradition and creativity. Strange Fellows go beyond the ordinary to celebrate that which is strange and extraordinary. TWO BREWERS YUKON WHISKY TASTING | DECEMBER 9TH 2-6PM Take two lads in the Yukon, stick them on a canoe trip, and lo and behold, in 1997 a brewery was born. Fast forward and they are now creating exceptional small release whiskies.
WHISTLER BREWING TASTING | DECEMBER 9TH 2-6PM Hailing from the winter playland of Whistler, the folks of Whistler Brewing stop by to pour some tasty winter warmers. COCALERO CLASICO TASTING | DECEMBER 9TH 2-6PM Cocalero is a herbal spirit made with the South American coca leaf and 16 other botanicals including guarana. Discover why this spirit is becoming the next hottest drink. RENAISSANCE WINE TASTING | DECEMBER 10TH 4-8PM We’re taking a trip to Uruguay as we explore the Tannant and Alberino wines from this unique terroir. Taste from Bodega Garzon, 2018 New World Winery of the Year, as named by Wine Enthusiast. FIRESTONE WALKER BREWING TASTING | DECEMBER 11TH 4-8PM Founded in 1996 in California, they are one of two breweries operating the Burton Union system in the world; Old world brewing methods combined with American creativity. IRISH WHISKY TASTING | DECEMBER 11TH 4-8PM The New Midleton Distillery is nestled in the beautiful County Cork in the south of Ireland. This famed distillery produces some of the greatest whisky in the world. The Midleton brand ambassador is joining us for a tasting of his fine portfolio. KILLEPITSCH LIQUEUR TASTING | DECEMBER 12TH 4-8PM Nothing fits into your bar more than German spirits during the holidays. Killepitsch is perfect for cocktails, baking, or sipping by a warm fire. PHILLIPS BREWING TASTING | DECEMBER 12TH 4-8PM The legendary Nancy of Phillips Brewing will be stopping by to pour out samples of the Black Magic Dark Ale and various others from their sampler box. Don’t miss out on the chance to win one of the notorious Phillips holiday sweaters! DREAM WINES TASTING | DECEMBER 13TH 4-8PM The Dream team will be gracing us with their presence as they sample a variety of fine wines perfect for the season. FERMENTORIUM DISTILLING HOUSE TASTING | DECEMBER 14TH 2-6PM Conceived by the minds at Phillips Brewing Company, the Fermentorium is a distilling house from Victoria. Their Stump Gin is made exclusively with hand harvest botanicals found in the spirit bear rainforest. DAVID HERMAN WINE TASTING | DECEMBER 14TH 4-8PM David Herman & Sons are taking over the Legacy tasting counter with some holiday classics. POSTMARK BREWING TASTING | DECEMBER 14TH 4-8PM Roughing it out in the wilds of East Van, Postmark Brewing are known for their award-winning brews. Join us as we taste how far a little TLC can take a beer. KRONENBOURG AND CARLSBERG BREWERY TASTING | DECEMBER 15TH 2-6PM France’s leading brewery is on hand to pour some old favorites. LIVE OAK WINE TASTING | DECEMBER 15TH 2-6PM Known mainly as the “truffle capital”, Elio Filippino is coming to us from the picturesque village of Neive Piemonte, Italy to shine some light on their winemaking. CANADIAN WHISKY TASTING | DECEMBER 15TH 4-8PM Join Canadian whisky legend Colin MacDougall as he takes us on a journey through the iconic Northern Border collection. This collection is exclusive to Canada, with an extremely high demand around the world. ARTERRA WINE TASTING | DECEMBER 16TH 2-6PM Arterra Wines Canada has grown and evolved to owning and distributing 100+ wine brands, including eight of the top 20 brands in Canada. HOYNE BREWING TASTING | DECEMBER 16TH 2-6PM Sean Hoyne is considered a legend in the Victoria brewing scene. Having helped start up several breweries, he now has his own and it’s nothing short of amazing. RARE WHISKY TASTING | DECEMBER 16TH 2-6PM Rare Drams owner, Stacy Kyle is sharing with our customers some of the rarest Scotch Whisky on the planet.
LICOR 43 TASTING | DECEMBER 17TH 4-8PM The wait is over, Licor 43 is back in Canada and she’s bringing her little sister, the Orochata, with her. ROUST WINE TASTING | DECEMBER 18TH 4-8PM Pouring a variety of Gancia Prosecco, Roust will be onsite sharing their love for sparkling winE. DE HALVE MAAN BREWERY TASTING | DECEMBER 19TH 4-8PM From the beautiful town of Bruges, the family-run brewery of De Hal ve maan will be pouring some of their authentic Belgian beers. Ask about the “Beer tunnel”! RUSSIAN STANDARD TASTING | DECEMBER 20TH 4-8PM The Russian people aren’t messing around when it comes to staying warm. Take some tips from those long, dark nights in St. Petersburg. ONLY HEARTS WINE TASTING | DECEMBER 21ST 4-8PM Only Hearts President, Colin Bussiere will be in store pouring out some wines from his eclectic portfolio. Don’t miss out on the perfect holiday wine. UNGAVA GIN TASTING | DECEMBER 21ST 4-8PM Ungava is proudly 100% Canadian, sourcing its unique botanicals from the Ungava Bay region of Northern Quebec. Spirit ambassador, Jacob Sweetapple will be crafting his notorious “Bees Knees Cocktail.” GRANVILLE ISLAND BREWING TASTING | DECEMBER 22ND 2-6PM GIB stops by with their ever popular winter beer selection. Perfect for the coldest of nights, this beer will bring a smile to your soul! SALT SPRING WILD CIDER TASTING | DECEMBER 22ND 2-6PM Served hot or cold, cider is a wintertime classic. This year, we’re inviting you to drink your cider from locally sourced wild apples and pairs grown and produced on Salt Spring Island. GLOBAL WHISKY TASTING |DECEMBER 22ND 2-6PM Beam-Suntory is doing a “Spirits Lounge Take-Over”. Sample whisky from around the world, and discover the perfect gift for your whisky drinker at home. CRAFT COLLECTIVE BREWING TASTING | DECEMBER 23RD 2-6PM Based right in our backyard, Craft Collective Beerworks is Canada’s only collaborative craft brewery, merging contract brewing. JAPANESE UMESHU TASTING | DECEMBER 23RD 2-6PM Rich and luscious, umeshu brandies are perfect for hot totties, cocktails, or simply sipping by an open fire. SAKE TASTING | DECEMBER 23RD 2-6PM As a growing market in North America, we are constantly looking for ways to share the art of sake with our customers. Join us as we taste a series of sake. SMALL BATCH BOURBON TASTING EVENT | DECEMBER 24TH 2-6PM Only Hearts Spirits is taking over the Spirits Lounge to bring you some of the rarest bourbon on the market. Taste from small batch distilleries such as, Oppidan, Old 55, Chuckanut, 2Bar, and King’s County. SPARKLING WINE TASTING | DECEMBER 28TH 4-8PM We all know that nothing says “Happy New Year” like the popping of bubbles. Taste from a variety of sparkling wines and find the perfect bottle that screams 2019! RED RACER BREWING TASTING | DECEMBER 29TH 2-6M They may have started small, but they’ve always thought BIG! Join Red Racer to discover what sort of big brews they are bringing to the table. PERSEPHONE BREWING TASTING | DECEMBER 30TH 2-6PM The Persephone team is taking a day off from the farm to show off what they are producing from hops grown in our own backyard. NUDE NYE TASTING PARTY | DECEMBER 31ST 2-6PM The Nude team is coming to Legacy for a mid-afternoon New Years Eve party.
Tastings may be subject to change due to stock and capacity.* For ticketed events, please see staff for more information, or visit www.legacyliquorstore.com