These are public events (except where noted). Everyone is welcome!
March 2012
BLIND TASTING VODKA SEMINAR
Thursday, 7 to 8:30 pm Mar 8, 2012
Venue: 1633 Manitoba Street
Thursday, 7 to 8:30 pm Mar 8, 2012
Venue: 1633 Manitoba Street
Are all vodkas really alike? In this blind tasting seminar, sample 10 different vodkas that will challenge your pre-conceived notions of what vodka truly is. Can you tell the difference between a rye based vodka and a wheat one? What about a potato vodka? Join us at the harvest table where your palate and your idea of what vodka truly is will be challenged!
SNOW QUEEN VODKA TASTING
Thursday, 4 to 7 pm Mar 8, 2012
Venue: 1633 Manitoba Street
Thursday, 4 to 7 pm Mar 8, 2012
Venue: 1633 Manitoba Street
This organic vodka is from Kazakhstan and is made from wheat.
CHAMBORD TASTING
Friday, 4 to 7 pm Mar 9, 2012
Venue: 1633 Manitoba Street
Friday, 4 to 7 pm Mar 9, 2012
Venue: 1633 Manitoba Street
Chambord, the world-renowned black raspberry liqueur, introduces a groundbreaking new taste experience in Chambord Flavored Vodka. The exquisite taste of Chambord Flavored Vodka is the result of fine ingredients and a delicate process that forms a perfect balance of premium quality French vodka and extraordinary black raspberry flavor.
MOOSEHEAD BEER TASTING
Saturday, 2 to 6 pm Mar 10, 2012
Venue: 1633 Manitoba Street
Saturday, 2 to 6 pm Mar 10, 2012
Venue: 1633 Manitoba Street
Moosehead Breweries’ flagship brand is a golden lager that is light in body and highly refreshing, offering a fine balance between malt sweetness and hop bitterness. Made from an age-old yeast culture, Moosehead Lager is brewed longer to impart its unique flavor.
RARE DRAMS WHISKY TASTING
Sunday, 2 to 6 pm Mar 11, 2012
Venue: 1633 Manitoba Street
Sunday, 2 to 6 pm Mar 11, 2012
Venue: 1633 Manitoba Street
Rare Drams imports Rare and Hard to find Whiskies from Scotland - come sample a new selection of products at Legacy from Rare Drams!
KALE & NORI: BITTERED SLING BISTRO
Wednesday, 7:00 to 9:30 pm Mar 28, 2012
Venue: 1633 Manitoba Street, Harvest Table
The evening starts with a cocktail reception accompanied by paired hors d’oeuvres, in the gorgeous foyer of Legacy Liquor Store. The vaulted ceilings, spirit displays and living wall create a dynamic setting for this delicious affair. Guests are guided though an interactive tasting, led by the guest bartender, right at the harvest table. The rest of the evening is rather indulgent; Kale & Nori’s Chef Jonathan Chovancek creates a seasonal three course menu, inspired by the feature spirit's wide range of notes and character. Each course is accompanied by a expertly paired cocktail by the guest bartender. Following the dinner, our guests will be invited to rate the bartender's presentation and pairing skills. The top scoring bartenders at the end of the program will compete for a grand prize.This six month program offers 6 veteran and 6 apprentice bartenders their chance to promote their style and character in an creative way. This is all about spirit - in both the bartender and the bottle.
Wednesday, 7:00 to 9:30 pm Mar 28, 2012
Venue: 1633 Manitoba Street, Harvest Table
This month's featured spirit is Hendrick's Gin and the featured bartender for this evening's event is Ben de Champlain of Boneta Restaurant.
We are proud to introduce you to "Bittered Sling Bistro" - a bi-weekly food and cocktail pairing competition dedicated to pushing the boundaries of cocktail craft presented at the beautiful Legacy Liquor Store in Olympic Village, Vancouver.
The evening starts with a cocktail reception accompanied by paired hors d’oeuvres, in the gorgeous foyer of Legacy Liquor Store. The vaulted ceilings, spirit displays and living wall create a dynamic setting for this delicious affair. Guests are guided though an interactive tasting, led by the guest bartender, right at the harvest table. The rest of the evening is rather indulgent; Kale & Nori’s Chef Jonathan Chovancek creates a seasonal three course menu, inspired by the feature spirit's wide range of notes and character. Each course is accompanied by a expertly paired cocktail by the guest bartender. Following the dinner, our guests will be invited to rate the bartender's presentation and pairing skills. The top scoring bartenders at the end of the program will compete for a grand prize.This six month program offers 6 veteran and 6 apprentice bartenders their chance to promote their style and character in an creative way. This is all about spirit - in both the bartender and the bottle.
VERMONT SPIRITS TASTING
Thursday, 4 to 7 pm Mar 29, 2012
Venue: 1633 Manitoba Street
Thursday, 4 to 7 pm Mar 29, 2012
Venue: 1633 Manitoba Street
These vodkas are triple-distilled using only local spring water and receiving a very light charcoal filtration at the end of each cycle. Only the techniques of artisan distilling, constant vigilance and highly accurate, laboratory-quality stills would allow the fermentation of the unique characteristics of maple to come through.
MAGIC MOMENTS VODKA TASTING
Friday, 4 to 7 pm Mar 30, 2012
Venue: 1633 Manitoba Street
Friday, 4 to 7 pm Mar 30, 2012
Venue: 1633 Manitoba Street
Magic Moments Lemongrass and Ginger vodka promises everything that a great life should have - being young at heart. It also embodies an excitement in and for life.
RED RACER BEER TASTING
Saturday, 2 to 6 pm Mar 31, 2012
Venue: 1633 Manitoba Street
Saturday, 2 to 6 pm Mar 31, 2012
Venue: 1633 Manitoba Street
Red Racer Beer believes in pushing the boundaries of craft brewing. From the flagship India Pale Ale to the limited release Winter Ale, every one of their beers is designed to challenge and delight even the most discerning connoisseur. The result? Best Brewery in Canada at the 2010 Canadian Brewing Awards, one of the numerous awards won in the last seven years.
