This has got to be the best winter weather we’ve ever had, unless of course you like to ski or are involved in the local ski industry. Our local mountains always look so nice covered in snow. On the flip side, can you believe this weather? Have you any friends or family out east? If so I hope you’re sending them lots of pictures, not to gloat, just to let them know we care and the daffodils are in bloom.

St. Patrick’s Day is almost here and have we got an Irish surprise for you, see below. We will also be showcasing our Irish Whiskies throughout the month of March so be sure to drop in for an Irish dram to celebrate all things Irish. As a reminder; we’ve got no snakes here either.

On Tuesday, March 10th we will be hosting our first Irish Whiskey dinner here at the Whisky Kitchen, or in honour of St. Patrick’s Day, should I say “Whiskey” Kitchen.

Simone Kelly, Irish Distillers Brand Ambassador, will be hosting our St. Paddy’s Day launch with a wonderful line-up of Irish Whiskies from their Distillery in Middleton, Ireland. Once again we will be treated to some great whiskies, including a couple rare and hard to find Irish treasures.

Join us as Simone takes us back to the Emerald Isle with the fascinating story of Irish Whiskey, it’s history and production. Boasting an elegant personality and distilled 3 times in Copper Pot Stills using malted and un-malted barley, Irish whiskey is quite different from it’s counterparts across the Irish Sea. Irish Whiskey once held global dominance over Scotch Whisky both in England and the Americas. At one point there were 93 distilleries operating in Ireland, but the industry was all but wiped out through Irish temperance, famine, separation and of course prohibition in the U.S., with 3 of the remaining 4 distilleries joining together as Irish distillers in 1966.

Recent years have seen an Irish Whiskey resurgence and is currently the fastest growing spirit in the world. Current growth in the U.S is up 500%, with the number of distilleries increasing from 10 to more than 15 in the next couple of years.

Spend an evening with us at the Kitchen sampling these Irish Gems as our talented kitchen team pairs 5 stunning Irish inspired dishes with 5 great whiskies.

We will also be launching our new partnership with Granville Island Brewing, featuring the latest draught from their Small Batch Beer Program; all mashed, brewed and casked on Granville Island, The Shamrocker Potato Stout.

Please join us on Tuesday, March 10th at 6:30 for our St. Patrick’s Day Whiskey Pairing dinner!

As always these dinners sell out very quickly.

Please make arrangements for a safe ride home!

The cost for this event is only $84 including gst and gratuity and is open to only 25 people! click here to register