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Mother’s Day Picks 2023!

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Sunday May 14th, 2023 is Mother’s Day! In anticipation of the big day our team of dedicated Product Knowledge Consultants have put forth some of their favourite Mother’s Day recommendations below. It is no coincidence that International Sauvignon Blanc Day (May 5th – always on the first Friday in May) and World Moscato Day (always on May 9th) both fall close to this special day. In honour of these international celebrations, our team has included a few of their preferred Sauvignon Blancs and Moscatos. We hope you enjoy!

Senior Product Knowledge Consultant

Laura Hurley

PRODUCT KNOWLEDGE CONSULTANT – KELSEY DRIVE

Alison French

Alison French

PRODUCT KNOWLEDGE CONSULTANT – MERRYMEETING ROAD

William Barnes

PRODUCT KNOWLEDGE CONSULTANT – HOWLEY ESTATES

John Ryan

PRODUCT KNOWLEDGE CONSULTANT – STAVANGER DRIVE
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Let’s Talk Tequila!

Thanks to a ton of recent local interest, the NLC has upped its Tequila game! In addition to new and exciting Blancos, Reposados and Anejos, we have two Cristalinos and another Mezcal soon to be hitting our shelves. Cristalinos (aka Añejo Claros), are aged Tequilas, unique in that they have been filtered to remove any colour that had been added during the barrel aging process. Cristilinos are great “introductory” tequilas as they are smooth and sweet, while not being too spicy or strong.

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International Whiskey Day

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In honour of International Whiskey Day (Mar. 27th, 2023), our dedicated team of product knowledge consultants have supplied you with a list of some of their favourites below. In addition to the big four whiskey producing countries – Scotland, Ireland, Canada and the U.S. – we also feature up and coming countries like Japan and Australia. Whether you seek a whiskey to use as an ingredient in a cocktail, or you desire a sipper, neat or on the rocks, we have you covered. Please enjoy responsibly!

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

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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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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Christmas Recommendations & Gift Giving

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Did you know that nearly 25% of all the sparkling wine consumption occurs between Christmas Day and New Year’s Day? Our product knowledge team have provided you with a selection of their favourite holiday recommendations, including their top sparkling wines suggestions. We wish all of our readers a very happy holiday season and look forward to providing you with more of our favorite selections again in 2023!

Senior Product Knowledge Consultant

Laura Hurley

PRODUCT KNOWLEDGE CONSULTANT – KELSEY DRIVE

William Barnes

PRODUCT KNOWLEDGE CONSULTANT – HOWLEY ESTATES

John Ryan

PRODUCT KNOWLEDGE CONSULTANT – Stavanger Drive

Alison French

PRODUCT KNOWLEDGE CONSULTANT – MERRYMEETING ROAD
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It’s Liqueur Season!

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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