This week we speak with Bill Ashburn, Master Blender of Forty Creek Distillery in Grimsby, ON. Also: it's Michelle's last show! Some great conversation, incredible selling prices for some rare Macallan expressions, and a bittersweet goodbye from one of our founders, Michelle.
This week we dissect the new recommendation regarding alcohol consumption and health. And then on a lighter note, we revisit the global concept of freshness with Stephen Beaumont. All that good stuff plus a little bitter of chatter that you won't want to miss.
This week self-proclaimed "booze nerd" Colin, the National Brand Education Specialist from Corby Spirits and Wine, joins us to talk about fall flavours and how you can make delicious, simple cocktails at home. Plus we do a run-down on the fall festivals happening all over Ontario. Grab a pumpkin spike latte or a caramel apple cider and get cozy with us this Sunday morning.
This week we talk about global beer consumption, the amazing production year for champagne, and so much more! Tune in and join us for the "Potpourri" version of Drinks On Us!
Inspired by the start of football season, we revisit our interview with Frank Caputo and talk about all things BBQ and bourbon with the Hank Daddy's pit master and owner. Also, what the heck is bourbon, anyway, and what should you buy? Tune in and you'll find out all of this, and more!
This direct quote comes from Josh McJannett, co-founder of Dominion City Brewing Company. He also gave us the second-ever use of the word "zeitgeist." It's a great chat with a great guy, so tune in and enjoy!
This week we replay an interview with Ed Madronich Jr from Flat Rock Cellars. It was such a good chat we had to show it some more love. Plus! What is charcuterie anyway? And the lovely folks at Spearhead sent us their Sparkling Rose Ale to try. Sit back and relax, and join us!
This week we chatted with Wilson and Adriana, the Canadian face of the family-owned, -grown, and -operated Columbian-based Delicious All Day Coffee. It was so great to hear their story; we were smiling the whole time, and we're sure you will, too!
We're getting into the spirit of things ahead of National Rum Day, which is August 16th, 2022. We're replaying Shamus Hewitt of Rum Rats fame, discussing some great cocktails, and a little rum trivia. Sit back and relax while we try to figure out why the rum is always gone!
We get some fresh Ayr with Willibald! Courtney doesn't apologize for the pun, and Willibald co-founder Cam Formica makes a few of his own in this wonderful chat. Plus: 2022 National Wine Awards of Canada winners, and some chatter to round out the show. Kick back, tune in, and enjoy!
Sunday, July 31, 2022 - This weekend, we're bringing barbecue and watermelon! That's right, we revisited a couple of our previous segments to bring you something filling and something festive to your August long weekend. Tune in, and be ready to jot down some recipes!
It's a HARD day's night! Okay actually it's not since it's 11am during our broadcast. But we had a great time speaking with Michelle Sowinski from MolsonCoors who gave us the low-down on the Arizona Hard Half N Half Iced Tea Lemonade. Saying it is a mouthful, so grab a can from your local LCBO, Beer Store, or wherever coolers are sold and relax and give us a listen! Also, when it comes to coffee, what exactly IS the President's Bean, and where does it come from? Tune in and find out!
This week we're joined by Michelle Tham, Cicerone and Head of Education at Labatt Breweries. She has a great story and such an interesting way of looking at things. You don't want to miss this!
Queen Priyanka joined us for an amazing conversation about her partnership with Vizzy, how she grew into the show-stealing performer she is today, and so much more!
Drinks on Us had their first live show in more than two years, and it was a doozy! Live on location from the Creative Craft Beer Festival in Mississauga, which took place June 17 & 18, 2022.Interviews and tastings with Brandon from Old Credit Brewing Company, Billy from Black Lab Brewing, Dave from Shacklands Brewing Company, Gurth from Lakeview Cheese Galore and Ajeet from Common Good Beer Company. It was a Beer-y Good Time!
This week we chat with Colin MacDougall from Absolut to discuss all the fun Pride events, as well as Absolut's history within the community. We also speak with Kristy and Becky from the Creative Craft Beer Festival which is happening next week in Mississauga. It's a fun show you won't want to miss!
This week we talk to Ross from Stonehook Brewing and Brandon from Old Credit Brewing in anticipation of the Creative Craft Beer Festival, June 17th and 18th in Mississauga. We have some great chats, and you won't want to miss it!
This week we talk about tequila, and is tequila mezcal or is mezcal tequila? Also, food and drink pairings you may not have considered, a Twitter poll that got lots of people engaged, and so much more!
This week we spoke with Steph McLurty, Brand Ambassador for Hop Valley in Canada. She spoke with us about the whole line-up, the brand's origins in Eugene, Oregon, and two upcoming events in Toronto and Vancouver that will shatter your expectations! Plus: how are Canada's craft breweries surviving the pandemic years, and how does Courtney do at beer trivia? Tune in and find out!
Burning Kiln Winery, that is! We spoke with Karen Matthews, the General Manager at the Norfolk-area winery about what they offer, all of the things they do - it's not just wine! - and their connection to famed Canadian superstar Sarah McLachlan! Plus: fun facts about all kinds of beverages from around the world, and the other kind of coffee that's not often talked about. It's a jam-packed show - so tune in and don't be jelly that you missed out!