Author Archives: Logan

Hop down to Seattle

Took the opportunity to head off to Seattle for the weekend. Great City, beautiful to look at, (skyline is incredible), fun place with lots to do. Friendly people everywhere. Many have compared it to Vancouver BC of the 80’s (Vancouver’s … Continue reading

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Black Jackal – Imperial Coffee Stout. Incredibly drinkable. Thanks Matt!

Newest release Phillip’s Brewing Co, Located in Victoria British Columbia. Black Jackal – Imperial Coffee Stout coming in at 8%. Incredible coffee smell as soon as it opened, subtle flavour but not that cheap bitter coffee, but some high-end dark-roasted depth of … Continue reading

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Rogue Breweries – VooDoo Doughnut Bacon Maple Ale

I was alerted to a very small batch (12 bottles) of Rogue’s VooDoo Doughnut special release being available at our local Private Liquor Store, Cascadia. Timing was perfect as I was heading past there on the way from work. Snagged a bottle. … Continue reading

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Another WhiskyFest

Well, I was able to attend this year’s Local Victoria Whiskyfest held at the Grand Pacific, Thanks to my Wife’s Birthday present to me, as usual it was a brilliant event with such a vast selection of whiskies from around … Continue reading

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Winter/Christmas Ales 2011

It’s that time of year when my personal tastes change with the season, moving from my favourite hoppy/skunky beers to heavier Stouts, Porters, and Fortified Ales. I always look forward to this change as the brew-masters themselves kick it up … Continue reading

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Winter Ale – Swans/Buckerfield’s Victoria BC

Swan Buckerfield’s Brewery: Buckerfield Brewpub known as Swan’s has been a favourite Sunday afternoon haunt for me for many years. Nothing finer than walking the downtown core/Harbour doing some serious people watching, then stopping in at Swans for a 6 … Continue reading

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A selection above and beyond!

Half way thru the night and its incredible. The selection of whiskies well lets just say if I was hit by a bus and made lt to the pearly Gates I would hope this is what greets me. Lots more … Continue reading

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Amrut Master class

Our first master class has finished and while I have had both single malt and fusion, I was surprised with the additional five selections. Including an amazing sherry casna and a married five times whisky (started in bourbon casks then … Continue reading

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Pre whisky festival android test

A mobile test from my android for live updates from the festival

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6th Annual Victoria Whisky Festival

It’s here! The Victoria Whiskyfest held at the Grand Pacific right in the Inner Harbour. This is my second Whiskyfest in Victoria. Can’t wait, and this year I am also attending the Amrut Master Class tasting, this Distillery is in … Continue reading

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