When an icon makes a change, everyone takes notice. Johnnie Walker, the top-selling whisky worldwide, is altering its line-up. Gone are Green Label and Gold Label 18 Year. Johnnie Walker’s master blender, Jim Beveridge (yes, his name is really pronounced how you think it is), is introducing two new whiskies … Read More
Not that there’s anything wrong with neat. But with this summer’s heat showing no signs of abating, we were looking for a more refreshing way to enjoy our drink du jour. Cut to Toronto’s Spirit House where mixologist Brad Gubbins demoed two Scotch cocktails we (and we’re pretty sure you) never thought … Read More
We at DailyXY are no strangers to Scotch. We’ve tossed back more than our fair share of whisky – the generic catch-all that includes bourbons, ryes, Canadians, blended Scotch, single malts – whatever the poison, we’ve sampled it. But we still have much to learn. So when the folks at Chivas … Read More
Continuing from part one of our guide to winter activities in Montreal, we’re looking to distill how this city survives snowstorms, the cold, and what seems to be permanent nightfall. Hot Chocolate Many fond, wintry memories feature mugs of hot chocolate. While not an activity in and of itself, sipping … Read More
Now that you’ve decided upon a place in which to pass the final hours of 2011 — and if you haven’t, consider DailyXY’s 11th-hour recommendations for Vancouver, Calgary, Toronto and Montreal — it’s time to turn your attention to the next problem: alcohol. Whether you’re tearing the roof off a penthouse suite … Read More
