LCBO Food & Drink Autumn 2021

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The flavours of fall From pumpkin spice to apple pie, autumn is a time of warming tastes. Capture the season’s essence in these innovative new bottles, which complement fall food flavours beautifully.

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Online exclusives Find them under Collections on the main menu of lcbo.com: Ever-changing perks could include a free hat, shirt or scarf with a spirits purchase, or a wine-and-gift-card combo for a “perfect night in” present. What’s new Looking for something new? Keep your eye on the New Arrivals tab on the home page and be among the first to taste the world’s best drinks as they come to Ontario. Bags, boxes and cards At in-store checkouts or on lcbo.com, you’ll find autumn-­ themed bottle boxes, gift cards and bags. Online, under the Gifts tab, you’ll also discover curated ideas for local and seasonal presents for every budget. Click and collect Locate your recipient’s neigh- bourhood store on lcbo.com, browse for a Same-Day Pickup product (minimum purchase is $50) and during checkout, tick the boxes for someone else to pick it up, and to add a gift message and (price-free) receipt. When it’s ready, an email will instruct your giftee to reap the reward, at their convenience! Curbside pickup It’s quick, contactless and con- venient. On lcbo.com, choose your store and Same-Day Pickup. You’ll receive an email when your order is ready. Just pull into a designated parking spot, call or text the given num- ber—and pop the door or trunk!

Steinhart Rhubarb Gin

LCBO 19408, 500 mL, $37.95 This Nova Scotia distill- ery’s apothecary-style bot- tle hides a golden, spicy gin with tart rhubarb and bright evergreen-tinged juniper. Enjoy it in a fall Martini or as a highball with soda water.

Baileys Apple Pie LCBO 22034, $32.45 With tastes of baked apple and warm spice, this new flavour of the beloved cream liqueur puts the à la mode on seasonal fall flavours. Use it to make a luxe chai latte, or double down on decadence and pour it over ice cream.

The Wanted Zin Old Vines Zinfandel IGT LCBO 416487, $14.80 Known for its deep, spicy notes, Zinfandel is a stellar fall food wine. The mocha and dried fruit notes on the finish of this old-vines bottling pair well with roasted lamb or Mexican mole. Look for the new 1.5 L bottle ( LCBO 19696, $24.95) in stores this fall.

Compañero Elixir Orange LCBO 19997, $71.40

This sweet Trinidad­ ian rum, infused with orange, coconut and warm spice, is a cozy fall reminder of sun- drenched flavours. Enjoy a pour over ice after dinner, especially with chocolate desserts.

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AUTUMN 2021 FOOD & DRINK