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Whisky

HOW MAVERICK DISTILLERY IS TURNING BOURBON'S DISAPPEARANCE INTO ONTARIO'S BIGGEST WHISKY OPPORTUNITY

Maverick Distillery in Oakville, Ontario is turning the bourbon shortage into an opportunity. Discover how owner Craig Peters shipped 400 barrels o...

Cocktails Gin Rum

BUY ALCOHOL ONLINE IN ONTARIO: YOUR GUIDE TO ORDERING SPIRITS FROM YOUR COUCH

Yes, you can buy alcohol online in Ontario — and it's way better than the LCBO. Here's your complete guide to ordering craft spirits direct, includ...

Gin

THE BEST CRAFT GIN IN ONTARIO: WHAT TO LOOK FOR (AND WHY GINSLINGER DELIVERS)

Looking for the best craft gin in Ontario? Here's what separates a great gin from a mediocre one — and why Ginslinger, made by Maverick Distillery ...

Whisky

BOURBON IS NOW BEING BOTTLED IN OAKVILLE

Ontario bourbon drinkers are ditching liquor store lineups. Barnburner Bourbon is Kentucky distilled and now bottled right here in Oakville — avail...

Tequila

TEQUILA & YOUR LIFESTYLE: IS IT GLUTEN FREE, KETO, VEGAN & LOW CALORIE? ONTARIO'S COMPLETE GUIDE

Yes, tequila is gluten free — but only if it's 100% pure blue agave. Here's what to look for, why it matters for celiac & gluten-free drinkers,...

Vodka

THE NO HANGOVER DRINK YOU'VE BEEN SEARCHING FOR!

Looking for a no hangover drink that's actually delicious? Maverick Distillery's low-calorie 2 Buck Seltzers and Peach Honey Vodka Water are Ontari...

Tequila

HOW TO DRINK TEQUILA NEAT OR ON THE ROCKS

This is the pour that proves the point. When a tequila is smooth, bright citrus up front, cooked agave sweetness in the middle, clean finish all th...

Tequila

LUNÁTICO TEQUILA IS HERE, AND IT'S A TEQUILA WORTH LOSING YOUR MIND OVER!

Lunático Tequila is 100% Blue Agave, bold, smooth, and built for people who actually care about what's in their glass. Bright citrus, subtle pepper...

Cocktails

BAR-QUALITY COCKTAILS, NO BARTENDING REQUIRED!

Looking for the best ready-to-drink cocktails in Ontario? Discover why Maverick's House Cocktails, made with our own craft spirits and real ingredi...

Rum

WHAT IS GOLD RUM? HOW IT COMPARES TO WHITE RUM + BEST WAYS TO DRINK IT

If white rum is your go-to for mojitos, gold rum is what you reach for when you want something with a bit more character.

Vodka

YOU DON'T HAVE TO OVERPAY FOR GREAT VODKA

Looking for the best value vodka in Ontario? Discover why TAG No.5 — Ontario's craft vodka trusted by 600+ bars — delivers premium quality without ...

Cocktails Gin Rum

THE COMPLETE BAR RAIL SOLUTION FOR BARS AND RESTAURANTS IN ONTARIO

Vodka from one supplier. Gin from another. Whisky from somewhere else. Orders split. Deliveries delayed. Margins squeezed. And somehow… you’re stil...

Whisky

PREMIUM ONTARIO CRAFT WHISKY YOU CAN ACTUALLY AFFORD: MEET BARNBURNER

Looking for the best craft whisky in Ontario? Discover why Barnburner — Oakville's own award-winning whisky — is the bottle that whisky lovers acro...

Cocktails Gin Vodka

WHY MORE CANADIANS ARE ORDERING ALCOHOL ONLINE

Over the past few years, Ontario has shifted the way they shop for alcohol. Convenience is part of it — but it’s not the only reason...

Cocktails

HOUSE COCKTAILS ~ LIFE MADE SIMPLE

Ever wish you were a bartender? Now you don’t have to be. Maverick House Cocktails are made for real life — easy to serve, easy to enjoy, and made ...

Vodka

2 BUCK COOLERS!

Big flavour doesn’t need a big price tag. 2 Buck Coolers are our answer to over-priced RTDs. No shortcuts. No artificial weirdness. Just the best-p...

Whisky

ONTARIO’S BEST CROWN ROYAL ALTERNATIVE AS LCBO SHELVES CHANGE

While Crown Royal moves to Alabama, BARNBURNER remains proudly rooted here. Crafted and bottled right in the heart of Oakville. Our whisky embodies...

Whisky

MAVERICK DISTILLERY x CBC NEWS: CANADA RAISES A GLASS TO LOCAL

When the “Buy Canadian” movement gained momentum this past year, Canadians started exploring more locally made spirits. And right at the center of ...

Rum

HOW A PANAMA JUNGLE DISCOVERY TURNED INTO ONTARIO’S MOST ADVENTUROUS (AND BEST-PRICED) RUM

Sometimes the best ideas don’t come from a boardroom; they come from a hammock in the tropics.

Gin Rum Vodka

ONTARIO'S TOP 10 HOLIDAY COCKTAILS!

Look, let’s cut to the chase: the holidays are supposed to be fun, but they often end up being a chaotic mess of last-minute shopping, awkward fami...

Whisky

HOW WE BROUGHT KENTUCKY BOURBON BACK TO CANADA (AND MADE IT BETTER)

The new tariffs felt like a “bourbon prohibition” for Canadian fans. But instead of sitting on the sidelines, our team went straight to the source—...

Whisky

WHAT MAKES A BOURBON ‘GOOD’? DISCOVER THE FLAVOUR, SCIENCE & STORY BEHIND BARNBURNER PROHIBITION BOURBON IN CANADA.

Bourbon has a charm unlike any other spirit, rich and complex. But have you ever wondered what really makes a bourbon stand out from the crowd? Fro...

Whisky

DOES WHISKY GO BAD? HOW TO BEST PRESERVE AND PREPARE IT (AND KEEP YOUR SPIRITS ALIVE)

If whisky had a dating profile, it would definitely say “low maintenance, timeless charm, long-lasting.” But is it really true? Does whisky go bad?...

Gin Vodka

GIN VS. VODKA: WHEN, WHY, AND HOW TO POUR

We understand choosing between GINSLINGER and TAG No. 5 isn't easy. Both of these Ontario-made, small-batch wonders bring a unique character to you...