On April 18th I attended BC Distilled that featured over 23 distilleries from across British Columbia, it was mostly small-batch distilleries and many of them were new. Tasting was the operative word here and there were a few that not only caught my eye but my palate as well.
Sons of Vancouver
X-Four Chocolate Vodka from Von Albrecht Associates
X-Four Chocolate Vodka Cocktail from Von Albrecht Associates
Hunter’s Vodka from Deep Cove Brewers and Distillers
The standouts for me included the Amaretto liqueur from Sons of Vancouver (North Vancouver), the X-Four Chocolate Vodka from Von Albrecht Associates (Delta), and the Hunter’s Vodka from Deep Cove Brewers and Distillers (North Vancouver).
Dickie’s Ginger
For a non-alcohol beverage the Ginger Beer from Dickie’s Ginger was a welcome refreshment.
Koko Monk
The room was filled with distilleries accompanied by Koko Monk Chocolates and a selection of cheeses and crackers. Attendees tasted their way around the two rooms throughout the afternoon.
By: Richard Wolak