Lesson 3 – Putting the “e” in “Whiskey”

It’s well known that the Irish and Scots both like their whiskies. But the difference between Irish “whiskey” and Scotch “whisky” goes well beyond the use of the “e”. Herewith, laddies, we explain the other differences you should know about. Irish whisk(e)y has been around longer than any other distilled … Read More

Lesson 2: Single Malts & Blends

There are five types of Scotch whisky, each of whose names bespeak their natures: 1. Single malt whisky is made from malted barley by one distiller. No other grains or cereals are mixed in. ‘Malt’ refers to a grain, which has soaked in water and germinated. You’ll find over 100 … Read More

Meet Hipster Chicks: Bars on Ossington

Driven in part by art-heavy Queen West scenesters to the south and some progressive entrepreneurs north on Dundas, three short blocks of Ossington have become the most elitist of all Toronto – if you’re into culture. They are now populated by the A.W.O.L Gallery, design/architecture firms, Babel Books & Music, … Read More

Indie Boutiques

You already know the big menswear chains, and the downstairs at Holt’s, but do you know these boutiques? We like independent places where the owner himself will help you out. Here’s the first of a regular feature on our favourite men’s clothing stores, some expensive, some affordable. Gotstyle The new … Read More

This is a test