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SMAAK WINE COOLERS TASTING | MAY 21ST 4-8PM Not sure we can think of a better way to end our Victoria Day long weekend than with a slim can of delicious cassis flavoured German wine. *SHERRY IN MIXOLOGY MASTERCLASS | MAY 22ND 7-9PM | TICKETS $25 Learn about the unique production of sherry wines, the traditional art of the venencia, and the versatility of Sherry in mixology from Gonzalwz Bypass International Brand Ambassador, Alvaro Plata. BROKEN LADDER CIDER TASTING | MAY 23RD 4-8PM British Columbians love local cider and BC tree fruits is made 100% with locally grown BC apples. Their Broken Ladder ciders are delicious EUROPEAN GIN AND TONIC TASTING | MAY 24TH 4-8PM Nothing says summer quite like a Gin and Tonic. Discover the different variations on the classic cocktail as we sample from three different European countries. *LEGACY WINE CLUB: DRINK WASHINGTON MASTERCLASS | MAY 24TH 7-9PM TICKETS $35 It’s a little known fact that Washington is the second largest producer of wine in the USA. Some even say that Washington is the next Rhone Valley. Come find out what makes Washington the best kept secret across the border, as hosted by our own wine specialist, Barb Wild. BIG ROCK CIDER TASTING | MAY 25TH 4-8PM Made with pride in Kelowna, BC from 100% Okanagan apples, Rock Creek ciders are a delicious way to beat the heat of the summer. Come down and taste from the full cider portfolio. RESURRECTION RYE TASTING | MAY 25TH 4-8PM What happens when a couple of hospitality industry giants get together and start mucking about with a still? You get an incredible white dog made from 100% BC grown rye grains. Resurrection spirits was founded in 2017 and they continue to drive excitement around white spirits in Vancouver’s cocktail scene. RYE WHISKY TASTING | MAY 26TH 4-8PM Produced from 100% Canadian grown Rye, the Canadian Club Chairman’s Select Rye Whisky is known all over the world for its exceptional quality and smooth rich flavor. Winner of over a dozen international awards, including Double Gold at the prestigious San Francisco, this whisky offers incredible value for the price. NUTRL VODKA SODA TASTING | MAY 27TH 2-6PM BC’s favourite craft cocktail in a can only has three ingredients. Vodka, soda, and lemon. Lemon not your thing? The masterminds of Nutrl have brought you two new pure clean flavours. Introducing the new Lime and Grapefruit. TERRAVISTA WINERY TASTING | MAY 27TH 2-6PM Come taste the delectable wines from the producers of small-lot specialty white wines on the Naramata Bench in BCs Okanagan Valley. Find the perfect dinner pairing, or afternoon sipper. *AN EVENING WITH DREW MAYVILLE & BUFFALO TRACE | MAY 29TH 7-9PM | TICKETS $65 Drew Mayville, Master Blender and Director of Quality at Buffalo Trace Distillery has spent his entire adult life making whisky. The Canadian born is behind many iconic brands that are rarely sold in stores. Join us for this special release and sample some of the rarest bourbons in the world with the legend himself. CLASSIC BRAND TASTING | MAY 30TH 4-8PM We all love a clever twist to our favourites classics, especially when it makes life that much easier. Join us as we sample these premixed classics - Hires Cream soda, Hires Root beer, Snapple Lemonade and Tea, Schweppes Blood Orange. *RARE DRAMS WHISKY CLUB| MAY 31ST 7-9PM | TICKETS $35 Douglas Laing is celebrating their 70th anniversary and they are releasing some of the rarest whiskies from their holdings. Stacy Kyle is back to showcase seven single barrel, single malts from some of the hardest to get releases. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to try these exquisite whiskies.
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*SCOTCH MALT WHISKY SOCIETY MAY OUTTURN | MAY 1ST 7-9PM | TICKETS $50 Open to members and non-members alike, please join us as we sample our way through this month’s spectacular single cask releases. This promises to be a fun night full of good drams, good food and great company! BIG ROCK X ROCK CREEK TASTING | MAY 2ND 4-8PM Our friends from Big Rock are joining us to pour your favourite locally crafted beers and ciders, including the summer release of Belly Flop; a Belgian style apricot grisette and the entire Rock Creek lineup. ROSE WITH LIFFORD TASTING | MAY 3RD 4-8PM Celebrate the sunshine with rose’s that pair with any summer occasion. One of France’s largest region, Languedoc is also one of the most interesting regions in the world. Not afraid to step out of the norm, come taste the personality and character found in the rose. WAYNE GRETZKY WHISKY TASTING | MAY 3RD 4-8PM Master Distiller Joshua Beach may make his fantastic Canadian whisky in Ontario, but he learned distillation in Scotland, while perfecting the art in Vancouver. Come down and taste what experience brings to the table. *SCOTCH MALT WHISKY SOCIETY MAY OUTTURN | MAY 3RD 7-9PM | TICKETS $50 Open to members and non-members alike, please join us as we sample our way through this month’s spectacular single cask releases. This promises to be a fun night full of good drams, good food and great company! ORGANIC BEER TASTIN| MAY 4TH 4-8PM We’re teaching you where your beer comes from as we taste through two 100% certified organic beers from Millstreet Brewery. Stamped with OCIA, they are dedicated to pushing the envelop with their organic craft beers. ALTOS TEQUILA CINQO DE MAYO TASTING | MAY 5TH 2-6PM On May 5th 1862, an army of independent Mexicans defeated the forces of the Emperor of France at the Battle of Puebla. To celebrate this historic victory we enjoy all things Mexican, including their famous spirit, tequila. Enjoy the slow roasted agave flavour, and value of Altos. Happy Cinco De Mayo! GRAND MARNIER MOTHER’S DAY TASTING | MAY 5TH 2-6PM Nothing says “Happy Mother’s Day” like a bottle of France’s famous liqueur with her name etched into the side. We’re sampling the entire Grand Marnier family, so that you can select the perfect bottle for that special lady who brought you into this world. JAW DROP TASTING | MAY 6TH 2-6PM British Columbia’s original cheeky cooler is at it again. Your favourite Jaw Drops have some new friends. Introducing the Gushing Grapes and Twisting Strawberries. LIQUIDITY WINE TASTING | MAY 6TH 2-6PM After growing and selling award winning grapes to other wineries for 20 years, Liquidity decided it was time to make their own, and we could not be more pleased! 100% of Liquidity wines are estate grown and hand harvested. They use sustainable and time-tested viticultural practices to provide the finest growing environment. Come taste for yourself! NO BOATS ON SUNDAY CIDER TASTING | MAY 8TH 4-8PM ‘No Boats On Sunday’ isn’t your average apple cider - it’s a branch above. One sip and you’ll see what we mean. It’s a perfectly flavourful, not too sweet, premium craft cider made from 100% Canadian apples. BRICKWORKS CIDER TASTING | MAY 9TH 4-8PM Founded in 2013 in the heart of Toronto’s Riverdale district, Brickworks is a small batch craft house making beautiful craft cider. Join us as we taste the new, and limited, small-batch run of Stadium Peach made with fresh BC peaches. BC SPRITZ TASTING | MAY 10TH 4-8PM You say summer, we say “spritz”. Who doesn’t love this classic Italian beverage, especially when it is made with incredible local spirits? Join our friends from Goodridge & Williams to sample their original Spirtz recipes and start planning your next brunch or garden party featuring this signature cocktail. *PEAT ‘N MEAT: HIGHLAND PARK EDITION | MAY 10TH 7-9PM | TICKETS $50 Pairing the soft mellow smoked flavours of Highland Park with the delectable BBQ from North Vancouver’s Smoke and Bones, it’s time to roll up your sleeves & clear those palates for another epic evening at the Harvest Table. Cohosted by Legacy’s Darryl Lamb & Beam Suntory’s Mark Bailey with Pitmaster Justin Kryllo.
FUJIYAMA SAKE TASTING | MAY 11TH 4-8PM What is SAKE? Sake history started approximately 2000 years ago when rice was introduced to Japan by South East of Asia. Come taste and learn. NUDE SODA TASTING | MAY 11TH 4-8PM Kick off summer with the refreshing flavours of Nude Vodka Sodas. With no sugar added, there is nothing to hide with these clean and crisp vodka beverages. A serious gamechanger for the spring patio game! HEY Y’ALL TASTING | MAY 12TH 2-6PM The big daddy-cool of the refreshment beverage scene is BC’s own Hey Y’all Iced Tea. made from 100% real vodka. With six exciting flavours to choose from, there is a Hey Y’all out there for everyone. Join us as we crack into the new raspberry infused vodka iced tea. WHISPERING ANGEL TASTING | MAY 12TH 2-6PM The iconic Provence Rose is often considered the world’s best rose by wine critics around the world. Fun fact: Sugarfina’s rose gummies from their Rose All Day Collection are infused with Whispering Angel. GIFFARD MOTHER’S DAY COCKTAIL TASTING | MAY 13TH 2-6PM Celebrate mom with a glass of France’s finest liqueurs. Giffard has been producing pure high quality since 1885 and no one does it better. Come down and sample their cocktails. *BOUTIQUE BOURBONS WITH COMPANIONS OF THE QUIACH MAY 14TH 7-9PM | TICKETS $50 Join the Companions of the Quaich as they taste through seven bourbons for what promises to be an educational and entertaining evening. Members and nonmembers welcome! FOUNTANA GROUP TASTING | MAY 15TH 4-8PM Fountana Beverage is an international wine import/export company based in Vancouver, Canada. They enjoy all kinds of liquor from around the world, and want to share them with as many as we can. BUMPER CROP TASTING | MAY 16TH 4-8PM Proudly 100% BC owned, Bumper Crop ciders are made with 100% Okanagan fruit and released at a slightly higher ABV of 7% for a bigger bolder flavor. Available in apple, pear and the brand new stone fruit, come explore the bolder side of cider. AMERICAN VINTAGE ICED TEA TASTING | MAY 17TH 4-8PM We demanded an Iced Tea that had great flavour but without all the sugar, and what we got was American Vintage Iced Tea Barely Sweet. All the great American Vintage flavour without all the sweetness. Come down and sample these locally produce iced teas. STANLEY PARK BEER TASTING | MAY 17TH 4-8PM Stanley Park has been brewing beer in BC for years. Hitting the road for the long weekend? Enjoy beautiful mountain landscapes with a bottle of beer made with the same beautiful mountain water. Discover your flavour before you flee. *SAKE DISCOVERY MASTERCLASS | MAY 17TH 7-9PM | TICKETS $25 Join us for an evening of sake from Blue Note Wine and Spirits and food pairing from ShuRaku Bistro. Taste your way through seven different styles and brands while learning how to pair, sip, and the full history of the trade. HATCH WINES LAUNCH & TASTING | MAY 18TH 4-8PM The Hatch describes the name on a meta-level, as the culmination of dreams had by a group of eccentric grapeophiles who have lived and learned the way of the vine for countless years. Come taste these unique wines, from the unique folks from the Hatch. STRONGBOW TASTING | MAY 18TH 4-8PM The legendary cider from the United Kingdom is back with 4 flavours for you to enjoy. The classic British Dry, Gold Dry, Elderflower, and Ginger. Try all four and take your pick, or take home the 4 flavour mixer pack. WORLD WHISKY DAY TASTING | MAY 19TH 2-6PM There is an incredible world of whiskies out there. Many countries have their own unique twist on this ancient spirit, and we are showcasing three in celebration of World Whisky Day. Come sample the whiskies of Scotland, Japan, and Canada.