Contributors Our contributors come from all walks of life as well as levels of experience. From coast to coast and sometimes beyond, they will bring you stories, experiences or simply the joy of reading about all things whisky (and sometimes maybe more...)
Alex Hendry @drinksdistilled
Alex comes to us as a “Come from away” living on beautiful Prince Edward Island. Over the last 20 years, he’s been a barback, doorman, bartender, menu consultant as well as a passionate spirits consumer. His love for sharing whisky and cocktail knowledge fits in perfectly with the vibe of his chosen island. No matter if it’s drinking a peaty scotch at an Islay distillery, relaxing in a NYC hotel cocktail bar or a shot and beer at a dive in rural Ontario he’s happiest surrounded by good conversation and enthusiasm. Fun fact: Alex once crashed a scooter in Fort Lauderdale Florida, bandaged himself up at a veterinarian clinic and headed straight to the legendary Elbo Room.
Dan Vienneau @hopscotchbarsj | www.hopscotchbar.ca
A born and raised New Brunswicker, Dan is as east coast as a lobster boil on the beach. He’s just as comfortable strumming a Stompin’ Tom song at a kitchen party as he is slinging drinks behind the bar. Dan’s church is Hopscotch Whisky Bar in Saint John NB where he’s been converting people into whisky fans one by one since he opened the place in 2016. His attitude toward whisky is one and the same as music = if it’s good, then it’s good, period!
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the whisky explorer magazine
FALL 2023
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