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Canada’s Brown Spirits in the Spotlight By Blair Phillips & Davin De Kergommeaux As cool spring winds keep us indoors, for now, Canadians can sit by the fire, slippers on their feet and a warming brown spirit in their hand and turn misery into luxury. The bold, rich flavours of brown spirits have been our respite since before Canada was a country. And best of all, they care not a whit if the weather calls for sleet, snow or blazing sunshine. Sipped neat, over ice or mixed into a drink, the diverse flavours of whisky, rum and bar- rel-aged gin know no season. Canada has hundreds to choose from. Today we shine a spotlight on five with stories as enjoyable as the liquid itself. 101 Spencer w Volume 3, Issue 1 w 2022

SPENCER LIFESTYLE Bootleggers further modified these super-cars with gadgets decades before James Bond did the same on the silver screen. Bullets bounced off steel-plated radiators and gas tanks, while oil poured into holes drilled above the exhaust system created a smoke- screen. Custom oil tanks greased the road behind, as rear-end high beams blinded foolhardy pursuers. As they roared through the twenties, those Whisky Sixes signalled cutting-edge stylishness – traits in- herited by this exceptional 44-year-old whisky. Its big, lush flavours roar with glowing dark fruits that con- centrate the hallmarks of Canadian Club into a gem. The whisky cruises from start to finish on splendid oak notes that never skid to a stop. Issue 4 marks Canadian whisky luxury at its finest. Canadian Club Brand Ambassador,Tish Harcus. Photo Credit: Rick Vyrostko Canadian Club 44 Years Old Chronicles Walkerville, Ontario In 2018, with the first release of its annual Chron- icles Series, Canadian Club claimed the title of oldest and most elegant whisky in Canada. Each year thereafter, a new Canadian Club whisky commem- orated another chapter in the brand's history. This year's Canadian Club Chronicles Issue 4, dubbed “The Whisky Six,” celebrates that loosely organized fleet of hopped-up cars that outran the law on the frozen Detroit River in Prohibition days. At 44 years old, this year’s whisky is more exciting than any whisky-laden roadster that ever raced across that icy border. On the Windsor side of the Detroit River, the Hiram Walker distillery is home to Canadian Club whisky and has a front-row seat to Detroit's automotive industry. In the 1920s, as consumers demanded better and faster models, colourful V6 roadsters appeared on Motor City streets. Buick, Packard and Studebaker all fitted their vehicles with light but powerful V6 engines, improved suspensions and ample cargo room. To Prohibition bootleggers, this meant cars that could outrun the police. They dubbed them “Whisky Sixes.” Their fa- vourite, a Studebaker, was built right in Windsor. 102 www.spencer-magazine.com

St-Roc Distillery Fondation Rum Québec City, Québec Superman is widely hailed as the world’s first superhero because of his 1938 appearance in Action Comics. But, before the Man of Steel, there were others. The Shadow had powers to cloud minds, and the caped Mandrake the Magician, knew telekinesis. But history often forgets the first when others who follow make a bigger splash. Canada’s first commercial distilleries in the late 18th century, such as Québec City’s St-Roc Distillery, didn’t leave a legacy behind. St-Roc made rum that had the power to cloud the minds of locals and not much else. St-Roc was like Mandrake the Magician in the history books: the distillery pulled a disappearing act and with it? Poof! Quebec rums were forgotten. Christophe Légasse and David Lévesque may not wear Pull the cork to release wonderful blackstrap molasses capes. Still, when they opened Distillerie de Quebec aromas that waft up from the bottle, along with brown in 2016, they set out to correct the past and revive the sugar, molasses and hints of black licorice. An intricate city's distilling history while bringing those stories blend of sweet, spicy and peppery notes fairly sparkle on back to life. Reminiscent of Superman, their St-Roc the palate then resolves in a settling dryness through Fondation Rum packs a wallop of flavours that leap the finish. Distillerie de Quebec’s rum declares across the palate in a single bound. This British-in- that Canadian-made rum should shed its secret spired amber indulgence pays tribute to the St-Roc identity. You don’t need x-ray vision to see that rum Distillery by bringing rum-making back to Québec City. has returned to Québec City and it’s here to stay. 103 Spencer w Volume 3, Issue 1 w 2022

SPENCER LIFESTYLE SPIRITS Willibald Farm Distillery Barrel Gin reflects the distillery's aesthetic. Willibald's is first and foremost a whisky distillery, but whisky takes Barrel Gin time. So, while the whisky ages, the distillery found success with a gin aged in oak barrels and flavoured with Ayr, Ontario botanicals that a whisky drinker would enjoy. Drawing characters from both whisky and gin, Willibald struck In 1993, Waterloo Ontario's famous Joseph E. a chord with fans of both spirits. Seagram & Sons Distillery caught fire. As the Willibald punched up the gin’s complex nose with flames died, so did hopes of reviving distilling cardamom, sweet baking spices, bright floral notes, in the region. It was 2017 before flashes of yellow light earthy spiciness, fruits and lumber. All these were spotted on a farm 30 minutes down the road. flavours carry through to the palate along with tart This time, when the fire department showed up, it accents and orange peel. Barrel Gin's barn burner was because they were thirsty. finish is resplendent with fresh oak notes, ready to be Yellow is the brightest colour in the spectrum – a sig- sipped neat or enjoyed in a classic Negroni. nature of the Willibald Farm Distillery. Here Cam Formica and brothers Jordan and Nolan van der Heyden launched their distillery with an aged gin la- belled in brilliant yellow to attract attention. The original, yellow-waxed bottle recently went through a make-over. Toronto artist Caitlyn Murphy effortlessly captured the warmth of the distillery’s barrels in a stylish new label. 104 www.spencer-magazine.com

Alberta Distillers Ltd. Alberta Premium Whisky Calgary, Alberta 1946 was a busy year. Nat King Cole crooned of chestnuts roasting on an open fire for the first time, while French designer Louis Réard fought off Jack Frost and introduced the bikini to Paris shops. In the news, De Beers launched the marketing campaign that produced the modern concept of the diamond engagement ring. And over in Calgary, Frank M. McMahon saw diamonds in Alberta's rough rye fields. He didn't need to get down on one knee to convince George H. Reifel to form Alberta Distillers Ltd and turn that rye grain into liquid gold. Seventy-five years later, as the distillery celebrates its Diamond Jubilee, it is still making what many call the finest rye whisky in the world. Alberta Distillers had hit its stride when their iconic To celebrate 75 years, late in 2021, they launched their Alberta Premium whisky landed on store shelves in third cask-strength edition of Alberta Premium, 1958. Its crisp, clean grain supported on a solid oak bottled at 63.7%. The rye’s crisp flavours rocket out of structure made it a true Canadian classic long before the glass, with brisk peppery spices landing on creamy the rest of the world discovered it. Today, many of the dark fruits. With its blazing high proof, better exercise planet's most celebrated rye whiskies originate in this caution if you plan to blow out a 75-candled birthday Calgary distillery, even if bottled by others. ADL buys cake. And watch for limited-edition collectible mugs over six million dollars’ worth of rye grain from local attached to Alberta Distiller's spirits while supplies farmers each year to keep its stills operating 24/7. The last. volume of rye whisky they produce is one reason why so many other producers seek them out. The most im- portant reason, though, is quality. 105 Spencer w Volume 3, Issue 1 w 2022

SPENCER LIFESTYLE With icebergs floating by in the bay, you can guess no one grows sugar cane here. So, the distillery imports Newfoundland Distillery aged Jamaican amber-style rum, which they spice with innovative local ingredients. Some of these go back to Gunpowder and Rose Rum when a ship’s water was unfit to drink, and the Brit- ish navy provided their soldiers with rum rations. To Clarke's Beach, Newfoundland ensure their rum wasn’t diluted, quartermasters added gunpowder then lit it. If the rum flared, it meant quality In the early 17th century, British Royal Navy soldiers liquid. If not, it was watered down hooch. This inspired sailing into Newfoundland's Conception Bay were the distillery to spice its rum with what should be coined not on Spring Break trying to achieve what the \"Newfoundland gunpowder.\" Instead of saltpetre, sulphur name implies. They were there to protect the British and charcoal, they use sea salt from the Newfoundland fishing fleet from the Spanish. One of those British Salt Company, local kelp and charred birch, then temper soldiers, Peter Easton, went rogue, ultimately sailing the reaction with wild Newfoundland roses for aromatic out of Newfoundland as one of the most famous pirates contrast. ever to sail the seas. Using these ingredients, distiller William Carter deliv- Conception Bay is now home to the Newfoundland ers a broadside of flavour without overwhelming the Distillery Company. And though parrots may not palate. The nose blossoms with floral tones balanced perch on the staff’s shoulders, and no one pillages by a fruity char. Those flavours show an even keel on neighbouring businesses, their Gun Powder and Rose the palate, as brown sugar, herbal tones and briny Rum tells a story as authentic as its local flavour. sea spray, making G&R a cocktail rum at its finest while also doing proper service in a tumbler with a chunk of ice. 106 www.spencer-magazine.com

SPIRITS Blair Phillips Blair is a lifestyle and spirits writer specializing in Canada's growing landscape of spirits and distilleries. He is the Canadian contributing editor for Whisky Magazine and writes for the popular Distiller app. He also contributed features for drinkingmadeeasy.com during the TV Series' three season run. He judges several spirits competitions including the World Whisky Awards and Canadian Whisky Awards. Davin De Kergommeaux Davin is a drinks writer, public speaker and spirits judge, rec- ognized as the world expert on Canadian whisky. He has trav- elled to four continents to visit spirits producers and distill- eries, and make presentations about Canadian spirits. In 2016 the Globe and Mail named him one of the 50 most influential Canadians in food and drink, then in 2018 the New York Times said his significance in the revival of Canadian whisky could not be overstated. The Definitive Guide to Canadian Distilleries is an indispensable guide to the past, present and future of Canada's distilleries. Written by bona fide Canadian spirits expert Davin de Kergom- meaux, this book covers more than 200 of the most exciting and cutting-edge distilleries, large and small, who are shaping the industry today. Just a decade ago, fewer than a dozen distilleries, concentrated in two provinces, produced almost all the spirits (mainly whisky) made in Canada. Today, there is a movement afoot in Canada's spirits world. There has never been a better selection of rich specialty spirits--from gin to moonshine, from flavoured vodka to liqueurs--to tempt the palate and supplement your long-time favourites. Despite flourishing public enthusiasm for Canada's distillers, other than incomplete and inaccurate web-based information, no one has offered consumers an all-inclusive guide... until now. DREAM DRIVE VACATIONS Join us for a tour in 2022! 1. Sunday 3 July - Friday 8 July 2. Sunday 24 July - Saturday 30 July (Golf Tour) 3. Sunday 21 August - Friday 26 August 4. Sunday 18 September - Friday 23 September 5. Sunday 9 October - Friday 14 October www.dreamdrivevacations.com 107 Spencer w Volume 3, Issue 1 w 2022

GV80 - GENESIS’ DEBUT SPORT UTILITY VEHICLE By Darren Dobson Genesis is a brand unfamiliar to most, but should it option is the 3.5T Advanced; it has additional power from be? Hyundai has branched out to create a luxury a V6 twin-turbocharged engine with 375 ponies on tap, brand, similar to Toyota creating Lexus, to woo the a 21-speaker Lexicon audio system, natural wood, an discerning clientele looking for an upscale vehicle with electronically controlled suspension, and 22-inch alloy more panache. wheels incorporating Genesis’ signature G-Matrix pattern New for 2021 is a brand new SUV, their first ever, created to design. The top-of-the-line 3.5T Prestige trim adds a capitalize on the highly lucrative market segment. Approx- large 12.3-inch 3D digital instrument cluster, remote imately 50% of all vehicles purchases are an SUV now. smart parking assist, which is so COOL, and Nappa There is a growing appreciation of the interior space, leather upholstery with a driver’s massage seat. ground clearance, and higher viewpoint for the driver, Signature Genesis design elements include the Crest sitting high above the tiny compacts. Grille, emphasizing ‘gravitas’. Quad Lamps use sophisti- The 2021 Genesis GV80 can be yours from an all-inclusive cated lighting technology and will be the most recognizable starting price of $64,500, which includes a 5-year warranty and unique signature of the design. The interior focuses and complimentary scheduled maintenance. The GV80 will on “the beauty of white space,” characteristic of elegance be offered with all-wheel drive, a full suite of driver assis- from Korean architectural philosophy. tance and safety features. Discerning buyers want more All vehicles come standard with the following Genesis design, luxury, safety, reliability, and performance. The at Home concierge services: Complimentary scheduled GV80 responds with its \"Boundless by Design\" exterior maintenance, At-home valet pick-up and drop-off for and interior. service, Complimentary navigation map updates, roadside The 2.5T Advanced trim includes 20-inch alloy wheels, assistance, and Genesis Connected Services subscription. head-up display, around view monitor, leather seats that are ventilated in front and a 300-horsepower engine. Next 108 www.spencer-magazine.com

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SPENCER LIFESTYLE for first-class travel experiences... Ask: Captain Joey! By Captain Joey Benoliel Welcome to my series for Spencer Magazine. I'll be sharing my travel experiences and answering your questions on planes and yachting. [email protected] How long have you been flying? Twenty-five years. What got you into flying? I have always wanted to fly - since I was very young. The idea of getting to my destination effortlessly and at my schedule was the driving desire to get my license. 110 www.spencer-magazine.com

How long have you been flying? Twenty-five years. When were you first exposed to Cirrus aircraft? In 2002, quite early in their development. Why did you choose the Cirrus aircraft? I started learning about the two founders of the company and how they had rewritten the plot on how general aviation aircraft were developed. All decisions were made with a view toward safety… how to save a pilot and crew in a worst-case scenario. Like thousands of aviators, I was immediately interested in improving the odds in that eventuality. Among the list of incomparable features was the complete airframe parachute. Special seats were developed to reduce impact on your spine in a worst case, airbag front seat belts are another notable ground-breaking design feature, and this list goes on. Even today, the Vision jet is unique in its class in offering a one-button emergency-landing function that will deposit the plane at the nearest airport unassisted, and a one-button function to correct spatial disorientation. 111 Spencer w Volume 3, Issue 1 w 2022

SPENCER LIFESTYLE Is this plane built for families or businesses? Both the Vision jet and Cirrus SR22 series have amazing range, so it's just as good taking your family for a weekend getaway or an executive that has offices in several cities several hundred miles apart and would take an entire day to drive otherwise. Cirrus developed the interior of the aircraft to look like a comfortable BMW mid-size interior. Traveling two to three hours in the Cirrus is very enjoyable. Is it safe? The Cirrus is developed as a production aircraft under the rules of Canada and the USA. These are already designed for your ultimate safety. Cirrus has taken that one step further and added a full aircraft parachute which a pilot can deploy in almost any emergency. This parachute de- ployment has saved numerous aviators to date, and in my opinion makes this aircraft the safest on the market. How many passengers can the Vision and SR 22 hold? The vision jet can seat up to six, while the Cirrus SR22 can seat four. What is the range; how far can you go? The Cirrus SR22 can fly for approximately 5 hours without stopping, a range of 700km-plus, and the Jet has a range of over 1000km making a trip from Toronto to Miami without stops. 112 www.spencer-magazine.com

Why fly private? my wife and son on board, this cost would be divided First of all the freedom to soar above the by three or more making it much more reasonable. everyday, is in itself a complete rush. The big- ger reason for most, though, is the complete Do I save time flying private compared to commercial? freedom, to come and go as you please. The On short flights you definitely save time, with regard only rules are generally your own. No airport to check-in and security. On longer flights, the larger or check-in delays etc. You're literally in the jets may save time. air twenty-five minutes after you arrive at the airport. In your opinion, what is the #1 reason for private air- craft ownership? Is it difficult to fly such an airplane; should I I love flying above it all while taking myself to my get my pilot license? next vacation or business meeting. Freedom. Actually, it’s quite easy to fly, and yes, you should get your license. Although as this is a high performance aircraft you should prefer- ably get more experience on a starter before moving up to the Cirrus SR 22; flying the jet will require more training and experience and a type certificate. Tell us about the Cirrus Self Landing Jet, how does it work? The Cirrus jet is loaded with the ab- solute latest avionics technology. This means that the aircraft along with the existing external instrument landing sys- tems, can virtually land themselves. How does this compare to commercial flying, cost-wise? Great question, this really depends on how many passengers will be on board. For example, from Toronto to Miami, fly- ing alone, would be expensive. But if I had 113 Spencer w Volume 3, Issue 1 w 2022

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