Canadian Whisky Week 2026

Sips Across the Sea - Episode #11

Ahead of Canadian Whisky Week, Sips Across the Sea turns its focus westward as Eric Zandona @ezdrinking and David T. Smith @summerfruitcup taste two expressions from Macaloney’s Island Distillery. Along the way, David rediscovers a classic Canadian whisky drink—the overlooked forerunner to the Bramble—uncovering how Canadian styles and serves quietly shaped modern cocktail culture.

Enjoy this episode and join in the celebration by posting your favorite tipple of Canadian whisky bes sure to tag @cadwhiskyweek.

Spirits mentioned in this episode include:

• Macaloney’s Distillery An Aba Canadian Lighted Peated Single Malt Whisky 46% ABV

• Macaloney’s Distillery An Loy Canadian Single Malt Whisky 46% ABV

• Canadian Club 1858 Blended Canadian Whisky 40% ABV

Cocktail recipe mentioned in this episode include:

Canadian Blackberry Fix

• 50ml (1 ½0z) blended Canadian whisky

• 25ml (¾oz) lemon juice

• 15ml (½oz) simple syrup

• 10-15ml (¼-½oz) crème de mûre

  Add first three ingredients into a cocktail shaker with ice. Shake and strain into a rocks or old fashioned glass over crushed ice and float 10-15ml crème de mûre on top.