Had a great chat with the husband-wife team behind Bittered Sling Bitters based right here in BC, a great bitters line that has been slowly taking over the globe for the last 8 years. We chat their backgrounds and get into the thought processes behind the brand, them meeting and the true nature of drinks entrepreneurship. Join the #1 authority on British Columbia's distilling and spirit culture, we taste through some of BC’s burgeoning craft spirits, from the weird and wonderful to the eclectic. With in-depth tastings, to advice on how to mix craft spirits along with professional bartending tips and tricks; BC Spirits has you covered. FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM – https://www.instagram.com/bcspirits/ FOLLOW US ON TWITTER – https://twitter.com/spiritsbc FOLLOW US ON YOUTUBE - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZgF0PdeTgOmlPrScxGAqxQ Check out the Website – www.bcspirits.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/bc-spirits/message

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Episode #30 - Lauren Mote and Jonathan Chovancek of Bittered Sling Bitters

Summer screams for Rhubarb so I through together a tasting of all the rhubarb I have, from Okanagan Spirits rhubarb liqueur to Stillhead Distillery Rhubarb Gin and Sheringham Distillery Rhubarb Gin Liqueur. If you love rhubarb than this is the episode for you. Join the #1 authority on British Columbia's distilling and spirit culture, we taste through some of BC’s burgeoning craft spirits, from the weird and wonderful to the eclectic. With in-depth tastings, to advice on how to mix craft spirits along with professional bartending tips and tricks; BC Spirits has you covered. FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM – https://www.instagram.com/bcspirits/ FOLLOW US ON TWITTER – https://twitter.com/spiritsbc FOLLOW US ON YOUTUBE - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZgF0PdeTgOmlPrScxGAqxQ Check out the Website – www.bcspirits.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/bc-spirits/message

BC Spirits #54 - Let's Get Ready to Rhubarb

I have been fortunate enough to know Jess for years before the distillery opening, bringing test spirits to the Art of the Cocktail to pour for bartenders and enthusiasts alike at private after-parties. Since then, she and Jeremy along with the whole family have created a loyal following with their products across the island and beyond. Glad I had a chance to chat about their awards, what's in the future and more.  Join the #1 authority on British Columbia's distilling and spirit culture, we taste through some of BC’s burgeoning craft spirits, from the weird and wonderful to the eclectic. With in-depth tastings, to advice on how to mix craft spirits along with professional bartending tips and tricks; BC Spirits has you covered. FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM – https://www.instagram.com/bcspirits/ FOLLOW US ON TWITTER – https://twitter.com/spiritsbc FOLLOW US ON YOUTUBE - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZgF0PdeTgOmlPrScxGAqxQ Check out the Website – www.bcspirits.com #bcspirits #britishcolumbia #buylocal --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/bc-spirits/message

Episode #29 - Jessica Schacht of Ampersand Distilling

After tasting through the amazing new Elder Bros Farms Elderflower Liqueur this week, I wanted to attack and taste off the other elderflower liqueurs I have in the collection including Odd Society and Arbutus Distillery.  Join the #1 authority on British Columbia's distilling and spirit culture, we taste through some of BC’s burgeoning craft spirits, from the weird and wonderful to the eclectic. With in-depth tastings, to advice on how to mix craft spirits along with professional bartending tips and tricks; BC Spirits has you covered. FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM – https://www.instagram.com/bcspirits/ FOLLOW US ON TWITTER – https://twitter.com/spiritsbc FOLLOW US ON YOUTUBE - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZgF0PdeTgOmlPrScxGAqxQ Check out the Website – www.bcspirits.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/bc-spirits/message

BC Spirits #53 - Elderflower Off!

We chat to Cole from Apothecary Bitters this week and delve into how he created his first bitters and the fine line between passion and business.  Join the #1 authority on British Columbia's distilling and spirit culture, we taste through some of BC’s burgeoning craft spirits, from the weird and wonderful to the eclectic. With in-depth tastings, to advice on how to mix craft spirits along with professional bartending tips and tricks; BC Spirits has you covered. FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM – https://www.instagram.com/bcspirits/ FOLLOW US ON TWITTER – https://twitter.com/spiritsbc FOLLOW US ON YOUTUBE - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZgF0PdeTgOmlPrScxGAqxQ Check out the Website – www.bcspirits.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/bc-spirits/message

Episode #28 - Cole Benoit of Apothecary Bitters

I have the amazing opportunity to taste the Montfort 141 compared to the Montfort 151 along with Smoke Point 1 and 2, an amazing example of how vintages can change whiskies and how terroir is a new and important element in the world of Shelter Point.  Join the #1 authority on British Columbia's distilling and spirit culture, we taste through some of BC’s burgeoning craft spirits, from the weird and wonderful to the eclectic. With in-depth tastings, to advice on how to mix craft spirits along with professional bartending tips and tricks; BC Spirits has you covered. FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM – https://www.instagram.com/bcspirits/ FOLLOW US ON TWITTER – https://twitter.com/spiritsbc FOLLOW US ON YOUTUBE - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZgF0PdeTgOmlPrScxGAqxQ Check out the Website – www.bcspirits.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/bc-spirits/message

Review #52 - Shelter Point Vintage Off

Had a great chat with Fabio about the special still that they use, the interesting spirits that they create and what is coming next for them in the next six months.  Join the #1 authority on British Columbia's distilling and spirit culture, we taste through some of BC’s burgeoning craft spirits, from the weird and wonderful to the eclectic. With in-depth tastings, to advice on how to mix craft spirits along with professional bartending tips and tricks; BC Spirits has you covered. FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM – https://www.instagram.com/bcspirits/ FOLLOW US ON TWITTER – https://twitter.com/spiritsbc FOLLOW US ON YOUTUBE - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZgF0PdeTgOmlPrScxGAqxQ Check out the Website – www.bcspirits.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/bc-spirits/message

Episode #27 - Fabio Martini of Wood's Spirit Co.

I have known Dawn and Doug for years and have always been a massive fan of their products. I get to chat to them about their humble beginnings along with spirit development, whisky and using the ingredients found around the distillery.  Join the #1 authority on British Columbia's distilling and spirit culture, we taste through some of BC’s burgeoning craft spirits, from the weird and wonderful to the eclectic. With in-depth tastings, to advice on how to mix craft spirits along with professional bartending tips and tricks; BC Spirits has you covered. FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM – https://www.instagram.com/bcspirits/ FOLLOW US ON TWITTER – https://twitter.com/spiritsbc FOLLOW US ON YOUTUBE - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZgF0PdeTgOmlPrScxGAqxQ Check out the Website – www.bcspirits.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/bc-spirits/message

Episode #26 - Dawn and Doug from Legend Distilling

I have tasted through a few local bitter companies in the past, Mad Lab Spirits are known more for amazing products like their Ulker Raki but their bitters line is something special. Really enjoyed tasty these obscure flavors. Join the #1 authority on British Columbia's distilling and spirit culture, we taste through some of BC’s burgeoning craft spirits, from the weird and wonderful to the eclectic. With in-depth tastings, to advice on how to mix craft spirits along with professional bartending tips and tricks; BC Spirits has you covered. FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM – https://www.instagram.com/bcspirits/ FOLLOW US ON TWITTER – https://twitter.com/spiritsbc FOLLOW US ON YOUTUBE - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZgF0PdeTgOmlPrScxGAqxQ Check out the Website – www.bcspirits.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/bc-spirits/message

Review #51 - Mad Lab Bitters

We chat to the head distiller for 101 Brewhouse and Distillery and chat about what lead her to distil, her passion for herbs and grapes and what she has planned for the distillery in the near future. Her knowledge of herbs, fruit and grains is going to make her a force to be reckoned with in the future, so keep an eye out for some unique products coming out off the Sunshine Coast.  Join the #1 authority on British Columbia's distilling and spirit culture, we taste through some of BC’s burgeoning craft spirits, from the weird and wonderful to the eclectic. With in-depth tastings, to advice on how to mix craft spirits along with professional bartending tips and tricks; BC Spirits has you covered. FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM – https://www.instagram.com/bcspirits/ FOLLOW US ON TWITTER – https://twitter.com/spiritsbc FOLLOW US ON YOUTUBE - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZgF0PdeTgOmlPrScxGAqxQ Check out the Website – www.bcspirits.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/bc-spirits/message

Episode #25 - Sonia Young from 101 Brewhouse and Distillery

This was an insightful episode, I use "potato culture" in a sentence, we chat about the  Pemberton Potato and what made a bunch of brothers to decide to open a distillery specialising in organic potato distillation. Tyler is a passionate distiller with a penchant for the difficult, the insane and the challenge.  Join the #1 authority on British Columbia's distilling and spirit culture, we taste through some of BC’s burgeoning craft spirits, from the weird and wonderful to the eclectic. With in-depth tastings, to advice on how to mix craft spirits along with professional bartending tips and tricks; BC Spirits has you covered. FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM – https://www.instagram.com/bcspirits/ FOLLOW US ON TWITTER – https://twitter.com/spiritsbc FOLLOW US ON YOUTUBE - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZgF0PdeTgOmlPrScxGAqxQ Check out the Website – www.bcspirits.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/bc-spirits/message

Episode #24 - Tyler Schramm of Pemberton Distillery

After doing the "Spirit of the Day" with Gillespie's Fine Spirits Lemoncello, I had a call to tackle more limoncellos in BC. I did a tasting way back in the beginning (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q0t5CiuNfEc) but it was time for an update. So I did for the first weekly tasting that I have done in some time. Start by tackling some new buys, Moonshine Spirits Citrus Gin, Arbutus Distillery Limoncello, Tofino Distillery Limoncello along with some old favorites in Wood's Limoncello and the underrated Legend Distilling Manitou. Join the #1 authority on British Columbia's distilling and spirit culture, we taste through some of BC’s burgeoning craft spirits, from the weird and wonderful to the eclectic. With in-depth tastings, to advice on how to mix craft spirits along with professional bartending tips and tricks; BC Spirits has you covered. FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM – https://www.instagram.com/bcspirits/ FOLLOW US ON TWITTER – https://twitter.com/spiritsbc FOLLOW US ON YOUTUBE - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZgF0PdeTgOmlPrScxGAqxQ Check out the Website – www.bcspirits.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/bc-spirits/message

Review #50 - Citrus Off!

We catch up with Jacob Wiebe from Shelter Point, we caught up with him back in January here and chatted about their big win at the Canadian Whisky Awards. This time around, we chat about their sanitizer production work, what's in the works for the next few months and why they finally decided to put out a gin. Always love catching up with Jacob and talking shop; amazing craft whisky distillery.  --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/bc-spirits/message

Episode #23 - Jacob Wiebe from Shelter Point

We deep dive into an online presence, website design and social media marketing for all types of businesses from large to small. Trying to demystify how to create a reliable, sustainable and effective online strategy to get the biggest bang for your buck. Kristoff and I have partnered to build Exemplar LM, a specific media company for the beverage industry. Join the #1 authority on British Columbia's distilling and spirit culture, we taste through some of BC’s burgeoning craft spirits, from the weird and wonderful to the eclectic. With in-depth tastings, to advice on how to mix craft spirits along with professional bartending tips and tricks; BC Spirits has you covered. FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM – https://www.instagram.com/bcspirits/ FOLLOW US ON TWITTER – https://twitter.com/spiritsbc FOLLOW US ON YOUTUBE - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZgF0PdeTgOmlPrScxGAqxQ Check out the Website – www.bcspirits.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/bc-spirits/message

Episode #22 - Online Marketing with Kristoff Coates of Exemplar LM

We have a good chat this week with Alayne MacIsaac of Sheringham Distillery but more importantly Lumette! Non-Alc Distillate. We dive into the production method, why they decided to launch a new brand and product and how Lumette! is a stand-alone brand with big aspirations for the future.  We chatted to her partner and head distiller, Jason a few months ago. You can listen to that podcast here.  Join the #1 authority on British Columbia's distilling and spirit culture, we taste through some of BC’s burgeoning craft spirits, from the weird and wonderful to the eclectic. With in-depth tastings, to advice on how to mix craft spirits along with professional bartending tips and tricks; BC Spirits has you covered. FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM – https://www.instagram.com/bcspirits/ FOLLOW US ON TWITTER – https://twitter.com/spiritsbc FOLLOW US ON YOUTUBE - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZgF0PdeTgOmlPrScxGAqxQ Check out the Website – www.bcspirits.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/bc-spirits/message

Episode #21 - Alayne MacIsaac from Lumette!

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