Northern Spirits: Recent Episodes
Daniel Nowak - James Stevenson
James & Daniel review spirits in their raw form to provide you with the tools to make the best buying decision your home, the next big event, or drinking alone in the dark.
Bowmore, Johnny Walker, Mystery Scotch. Join James, Daniel, and guest Jordan to dive into the vast world which is Scotch.
Take a step back in history and off the Northern Spirits path with the oldest spirit in the known world.
Its the time of year when the Manitoba Liquor Commission runs its Distinctions event. Join us while we recap what we have reviewed so far along with some not so value based spirit tastings.
One of the oldest Cognac brands in the world. With that comes an extremely both rich and distant history.
Jack Daniels Bonded was rated as whiskey of the year for 2022. Join James and Daniel while they compare against Jack Daniels N. 7 and also compare against a hard to come across surprise bourbon.
Legendary Buffalo Trace. James & Dan focus on the rich history and all of the great Bourbon that have been produced by what is now known as the Buffalo Trace Distillery.
The battle for Añejo supremacy continues. Join James & Dan while they dive into the history, taste, and all other things Don Julio. They will also be comparing to the current leader which is Grand Centenario.
Join James & Dan while they review and converse about The Venezuelan Diplomatico Reserva Exclusiva Rum. Can it hold up to Matusalem in a comparison?
From live on set to the distillery, we review Aviation Gin. Is this yet another celebrity endorsed spirit that has no character in taste or will it hold up. Tune in to find out.
Summer with a rum cocktail. Is there a better way to take advantage of the heat? James & Dan Review another rum with the same humble beginnings, yet another twist.
Join James, Daniel, & special guest Jordan Chernecki while they explore the rich Canadian history of Canadian Club. With back to back whiskey episodes, which Canadian Whiskey will reign supreme.
Its been a long time coming. The distillery is a one hour drive from where we both reside in Gimli Manitoba... Crown Royal!
Jose Cuervo you are a friend of mine. James & Dan skip over Jose Gold and Silver and head straight to the good stuff... Añejo of course...
Beefeater, Tanqueray, and... Ol'Reliable Gordon's faceoff! Jump on the double decker bus and join James & Dan as they tour the London Dry heavy hitters to decipher which gin reigns supreme.
James & Dan review Blended Scotch. The king of tiered blended Scotch which is Johnny Walker!
Encore! Encore! Encore!
Two Irish whiskeys back to back. However, two distinctive history's and two very different distilling processes.
Gearing up for St. Patrick's Day: James & Dan review a single malt Irish Whiskey. Does it pack the same amount of depth as a single malt Scotch?
Daniel & James Review a unexpected best selling Vodka and compare with other brands alongside two proud Ukrainian guests: Luke & Karpa.
Summer cant come fast enough. Though we are drowning in snow we are hoping to drink enough rum to think the snow is sand. Join us while we dive into the history of Bacardi with a comparison to slightly different variation of the previously reviewed Havana Club with a guest star on the episode.
Local spirits, local infusions. What better time to support two great local products especially during this tough time. Listen to our thoughts on Capital K Distillery and Baltic Brothers. You can visit Capital K Distillery at 1680 Dublin Ave and Shop online at www.Balticbros.com. Use promo code NSpodcast for 20% off your purchase until the New Year.
James, Dan, and Nick talk about the tale, tradition, and take on Belvedere and Cîroc and also compare against previously reviewed Grey Goose and Smirnoff in a blind taste test. Which vodka will reign supreme?
Join us while we cover Smirnoff... Sorry erm typo... Smirnov Vodka. We also compare to the prestigious Grey Goose Vodka offering.
In life, there is balance. Can we find that same monetary balance when it comes to tequila?