LCBO Food and Drink Holiday 2016

GIFTING  SIMPLE PLEASURES

for the canadian whisky lover apple peels, cinnamon bark, vanilla and brown sugar recipe on page 241

We’ve created a flavour that reminds us of a warm sweater, a roaring fire and cozy wool socks on a blustery, snowy night. Our Canadian whisky simple syrup is as comforting as apple pie. It’s a perfect gift for your whisky-loving loved one, be- cause of the great flavour and diversity of the syrup. It can be used to create a Hot Toddy, act as the base for a Whisky and Apple Cider, or even be used in a Whisky Sour for a festive twist. We also used the syrup when we made a batch of baked ap- ples with granola, with amazing results. Bottle some syrup up for your friends, but save a batch for yourself!

Lot No. 40 Single Copper Pot Still LCBO 382861, $39.95 With its toffee and vanilla notes, this whisky is delectable served neat, on the rocks or mixed in a preferred cocktail. It’s made in a single copper pot still, which contributes to its dis­ tinctive character. Gibson’s Finest Bold 8 Year Old LCBO 457572, $29.45 The newest addition to Gibson’s family of whiskies has been blended since 1856. You can be the first to introduce a whisky connoisseur to this rich and oaky offering.

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