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Paddy’s Day Picks

Expert Picks

March 17th is a day we commemorate the patron saint of Ireland as well as Irish culture and heritage. St. Patrick’s Day is possibly one of the biggest holiday’s celebrated here in NL, so much so that some places have weeklong celebrations.

The province has had a long connection to Ireland starting with the cod fishery as far back as the 1700’s. Then in the early 1800’s the Irish started to settle here and planting the roots from which many of us – including myself – are descended from.

Pubs, clubs, bars, restaurants, etc. will be decked out in green and gold with local artists playing their favorite tunes all day long while patrons will enjoy their favorite libations with friends and family. There will be pints of Guinness, shots of Jameson’s, and even be a little Bailey’s for the morning coffee.

Aside from these standards we have a few other products that are definitely worth trying. So whether it is at a pub sipping a pint with friends or enjoying a drink at home with family I hope you all have a safe and enjoyable day.

Sláinte,

John Ryan

Senior Product Knowledge Consultant
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Global Drink Wine Day

Global Drink Wine Day (always Feb. 18th) & Open That Bottle Night (Last Saturday in Feb.) Introduction: Late February offers us many opportunities to pop the cork on that special bottle of wine or spirits that you may have been hanging on to. “Global Drink Wine Day” falls on February 18th, which in 2023 turns out to be on a Saturday! As if we need another reason, “Open That Bottle Night” happens on the last Saturday in February each year, with the 25th being that special day in 2023. In addition to some of our team’s favourite vinos below, you will also find some special spirits that they would personally recommend you open and enjoy throughout the dark days of February! Please enjoy responsibly!

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Cupid 💘 Approved Products!

St. Valentine’s Day falls on a Tuesday this year! If your favourite person likes to imbibe then we have them covered – please see below for some of our dedicated product knowledge team’s go-to “love day” recommendations. If you plan on giving your special someone some chocolate for Valentine’s Day, then do you both a favour and make sure to include a bottle of Banfi Rosa Regale Sparkling DOCG (Sku 4442 - $30.91). This low alcohol, aromatic and sweet, sparkling wine is the perfect pairing for most chocolate treats – especially if they contain 70%+ cacao! Try this pairing together and see how they combine to taste like an old-school cherry blossom 

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Better for You Offerings

As we enter the final week of January, those of us who have managed to stick to our New Year’s Eve resolutions can raise a glass in celebration! Those who have not can buy them for us ;) If your resolution was to cut back on calories and attempt to lead a healthier lifestyle, there are some “better for you” options for those who do not choose to give up imbibing altogether. Today I am highlighting a pair of Canadian wines (only 1 gram/L sugar!), a couple of seltzers and trio of the “low(er) calorie” spirits – a tequila, a whiskey and a liqueur. I hope you enjoy my recommendations and I would love to hear back from you. You can reach me at [email protected] if you have any questions, comments or recommendations for future “Expert Picks”

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It’s Liqueur Season!

Expert Picks

It’s liqueur season! 😀 The holidays are a time to indulge. Whether you like to start your day off with a lovely shot of cream liqueur in your coffee, or end it with a snifter of Grand Marnier, NLC has you covered. These sweet concoctions can be flavoured with fruit, cream, herbs, spices, flowers or nuts. Check out some of our favourites below, or pop into one of our many Liquor Stores for an even larger selection. We wish you a safe and fun holiday season, filled with family and friends!

Senior Product Knowledge Consultant

Laura Hurley

PRODUCT KNOWLEDGE CONSULTANT – KELSEY DRIVE

William Barnes

PRODUCT KNOWLEDGE CONSULTANT – HOWLEY ESTATES

Alison French

PRODUCT KNOWLEDGE CONSULTANT – MERRYMEETING ROAD

John Ryan

PRODUCT KNOWLEDGE CONSULTANT – STAVANGER DRIVE
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December Door Crashers – Dec 15th + 16th

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December Door Crashers Dec 8th + 9th

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December Door Crashers – Dec 1st + 2nd

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Gin – The Spirit of Alchemists

Alison French is the Product Knowledge Consultant at our Merrymeeting Road location. Alison has completed Levels One and Two of the International Sommeliers Guild and continues her education on all things wine and spirits through workshops offered by NLC. As one of the NLC’s resident gin experts, she is the perfect person to ask about this flavourful spirit – especially with International Gin and Tonic Day happening on Wednesday October 19th, 2022!

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Fall Favourites

This year those of us north of the equator will celebrate the autumnal equinox on Thursday September 22nd. Also known as the first day of fall, this time of year usually signals a change in weather and ultimately the temperature. As the days get shorter and sweaters come out of the back of the closet our food and alcohol choices often change as well. Please see below for some of our top product knowledge consultant’s fall favourites – including their recommendations for a white wine, a red wine, a beer and a spirit.

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