The Open Door Podcast

The Humours of Whisky

Season 4, Episode 2

A history of whisky in Niagara offers a flavourful glimpse into Loyalist agricultural industry and trade in Upper Canada, the social nature of tavern culture, and the unexpected outcome of the temperance movement. Ajay Bhardwaj, Canada’s first certified whisky ambassador, leads a live, guided tasting of three select whiskies paired with insightful stories from Niagara’s past to help us understand whisky culture today.

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This episode was inspired by The Brown Homestead’s signature A Night at The Tavern whisky tasting event.

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Lindores Single Malt Scotch Whisky

Lindores Abbey Distillery

Spirits 101 Canadian Rye Whisky

Niagara College Teaching Distillery

Black Adder Raw Cask Single Malt Scotch

Black Adder

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Whisky Ambassador Certification

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