LCBO Food & Drink Holiday 2020

THE GOODS ON GIVING

For the altruist Having recently received carbon-­ neutral certification by interna- tional organization The Carbon Trust, Flor de Caña Rum is now the world’s first spirit to be both carbon neutral as well as Fair Trade certified. One of Flor de Caña’s im- pressive sustainability initiatives includes distilling its rumwith 100-percent renewable energy, but it is the company’s commitment to its local Nicaraguan community that is second to none. Not only do Flor de Caña employees have access to free education for their children but their entire families have been receiving free healthcare since long before a national social security systemwas put in place. Did you know? The Flor de Caña Distillery is located in the northwest region of Nicaragua and is only eight kilometers away from San Cristóbal, the country’s

For the carbon conscious

To limit its carbon footprint, Santa Margherita has adopted a “zero kilometer” philosophy at its northern Italian winery. From vineyards to fermen- tation cellars, everything is located with- in 100 kilometres of each other. But that’s not all. In order to keep production as local as possible, Santa Margherita built its own glass-making facility—to make its own wine bottles of course.

most active volcano. Flor de Caña 5 year old Rum LCBO 602920, $27.95

Santa Margherita Prosecco VINTAGES 687582, $19.95

Supporting animal rescue organizations has been a mission for NUDE Beverages even before the B.C.-based start-up introduced its low-calorie Vodka Soda in 2017. Considered its most important charitable initiative, both Vodka and Gin Soda will undoubtedly help NUDE Beverages achieve its goal to contribute $1 million towards animal welfare by 2023. Did you know? As a part of its COVID-19 relief efforts, NUDE beverages donated a portion of its sales to the Alberta SPCA to provide pet food to those who needed support caring for their pets while self-isolating. Nude Vodka Soda Raspberry Lemon LCBO 14664, 473 mL, $2.90 Nude Gin Soda Mixed Berry LCBO 14666, 473 mL, $2.90

For the pet lover

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HOLIDAY 2020 FOOD & DRINK