THE WHISKY EXPLORER WHICH RER
Our bartending/spirits scene needs more people like Keegan. He’s not only a shining example of the new wave of hospitality that is starting to crop up, he’s the generation that will take many people on journeys of flavour and experiences, instead of reserving that for the so called “few”. He wants to continue to prop up his East Coast community and showcase everything we have here in the way they’re intended to be shared: Among friends with oysters, music, and a great attitude. In September of 2024, he has the privilege and challenge of representing Canada at the World Class Global Competition in Shanghai China. His national win is for the gang here on the east coast. “You win in Toronto, it’s a win for you” he explains “here, it’s a not only a win for me, it’s a win for Halifax and the Maritimes.” Not to be too on the nose with it, but a rising tide raises all ships, so to speak. We exude east coast hospitality but now Keegan will let the world peek under that curtain to see what we’ve known all along – the Maritimes may be laid back and friendly, but come competition time we bring authenticity and that refined experience to the table to win.
I’m excited to see how high this tide gets, congrats Keegan and good luck from us all in Shanghai.of cedar and well aged tobacco that greets me every single time I open my humidor. There are days when I choose to be submersed in the delicate and mellow flavours of a good “Undercrown Shade from Drew Estate” because of its ultra classy smoke with beautiful notes of nutmeg and honey. Just as easily though, when the feeling strikes me, my fingers linger on a “My Father’s The Judge” because the mood is perfect for an immaculate draw and dusty smoke. Whatever pleasure we do decide to choose and why we start down these paths is likely very different for each person but in the end we really do all have one thing in common. Whether yours is yoga, reading a book or a hike through the stillness of the forest – don’t be afraid to break loose or try something different. Let the an idea captivate you, trigger your dopamine and allow yourself the joy of the escape.
WHISKY WILL BE CROWNED THE BEST IN CANADA? The deadline for spirit shipping is October 15, 2024. The award recipients will be announced in February 2025, at The Whiskey Wonderland Festival
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