If you’re serious about whisky — whether as a professional in the hospitality industry or as a deeply committed enthusiast — there is one certification body that stands above the rest: the Council of Whiskey Masters. It is the global standard for whisky education and professional credentialing, and it is where I earned both of […]

The team dinner has its place. So does the holiday party, the summer barbecue, the afternoon at an axe-throwing venue. But if you’ve done all of those and you’re looking for something that actually gets people talking — a guided whisky tasting is worth serious consideration. Ottawa companies have been discovering this, and the response […]

You know the feeling. You want to give someone something they’ll actually remember — not another bottle that gets opened eventually, not a gift card that sits in a wallet. Something that requires no assembly, produces no clutter, and creates a genuine memory. A private whisky tasting experience in Ottawa does exactly that. Why an […]

If you’ve never been to a private whisky tasting before, you might be wondering what actually happens. Is it formal? Do you need to know anything about whisky beforehand? Will you feel out of place if you’re a complete beginner? The short answer: no, no, and absolutely not. Here’s exactly what a private whisky tasting […]

Every so often, a whisky comes along that shifts the rhythm of my experience — not with fanfare or marketing, but something more quiet. Roseisle is one of those whiskies.

The Art of Whiskey Tasting: A Complete Guide

Many of you will not recognize the picture above. Sure you will see a set of copper pot stills and a whiskey safe, but most would probably not be able to name the actual distillery.

Last week I had the pleasure of hosting a whiskey tasting event for a prestigious retirement residence here in the nation’s capital.

One of the things I did this winter/spring was spend some time in Africa with family. As a whiskey enthusiast, I usually look for opportunities to visit whiskey shops to see what people in the world are drinking.

I grew up on the east coast drinking beer and rum. So many of my fondest memories are based on food and drink. Whether it was an amazing party, a Christmas gathering with family or that lobster dinner on the beach, alc…