LCBO Food & Drink Autumn 2021

GIVE AND TAKE

Autumn occasions

It’s the season of back-to-school and the re- turn to routine—but also one spiced with fun. Spooky, kooky Halloween-themed bottles, abundant Thanksgiving offerings and celebra- tory harvest toasts are seasonal drinks that will be received with gratitude.

Blackwell Fine Jamaican Rum 007 Limited Edition LCBO 20780, $62.30 If your Halloween alter ego is a slick spy, sip this rare extra-aged rum from the current owner of the former Jamaican estate of Ian Fleming (James Bond’s cre- ator). It comes with a top-secret augmented reality experience via a QR code on the bottle.

At Thanksgiving, it’s a blessing to find good- quality table wines at reasonable prices. This duo, a bright, dry white and a rich, satisfying Honest Lot Wines Sauvignon Blanc: LCBO 21441, $12.95 Cabernet Sauvignon: LCBO 21442, $12.95

red, offers great value and is versatile enough to serve with every course.

Muskoka Harvest Ale LCBO 518274, 473 mL, $3.65

Dead Man’s Fingers Spiced Rum LCBO 19825, $29.95 Beyond the creepy branding and bottle, this rum stands out among the Hallow- een treats for its sophisticated flavours of saffron and sherry, along with tropical fruit, baking spices and toffee. Mix it with ginger ale or cold-brew coffee.

This bold, unfiltered ale uses all-Ontario grain, yeast and hops for authentically local flavour. Its toasty and stone-fruit fla- vours—and creamy texture—pair well with cranberry-sauced turkey burgers.

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AUTUMN 2021 FOOD & DRINK