Small Town Spirits

01/20/2016

Liquid Assets, a subsidiary of Lunenberg's Ironworks Distillery, says only Nova Scotian products will be stocked in the 400-square-feet store, with preference given to those made with local produce.

11/04/2015

New Recipe using Ironworks Distillery's Saskatoon Berry Liqueur.

Saskatoon berries are high in antioxidants, classifying them as a "superfruit".

Try the new, Superfruit Fizz! It's easy to make at home.

This recipe featuring Ironworks Distillery's Saskatoon Berry Liqueur (made with berries grown in Nova Scotia), is a deliciously sweet, fizzy, delight!

10/31/2015

Happy Halloween! Try this NEW RECIPE: Bluenoser Beware, a local spin off of the traditional Darn 'N Stormy using Ironworks Distillery's award-winning Bluenose Dark Rum.

http://smalltownspirits.com/2015/10/31/recipe-bluenoser-beware/

Enjoy this local spin off of the traditional Dark 'N Stormy for a throat-soothing cocktail during the cold, winter, months.

10/26/2015

My review of the NS Craft Spirits Festival workshop series, including workshops hosted by mixologists Jenner Cormier and Shane Beehan, featuring local distilleries, Ironworks Distillery and Fortress Rum.

"You see what you have, then you look inside of yourself and see how you feel." - Jenner Cormier

A review of the Nova Scotia Craft Spirits Festival, "Spirited Away" workshop series including Martinis, Rum Cocktails, and more.

10/21/2015

My review of the Opening Gala at the NS Craft Spirits Festival.

Small Town Spirits attended the first Nova Scotia Spirits Festival. A review and highlights from the opening Gala.

10/21/2015

Nine distilleries featured in the first Nova Scotia Craft Spirits Festival. See my review at smalltownspirits.com

10/19/2015

Shane Beehan hosted a vibrant Rumrunning history and rum cocktail workshop aboard the Theresa E Connor vessel on Saturday afternoon at NS Craft Spirits Festival. The workshop was at capacity, the participants were enthusiastic, and the Ironworks Distillery and Fortress Rum samples were delicious!

10/17/2015

Internationally known bartender, Jenner Cormier, is teaching us all about Martinis at this morning's NS Craft Spirits Festival. So far we have taste Martinis, vermouths, and James Bond's famous "shaken, not stirred" martini. Very interesting.

10/17/2015

Two beautiful views captured at NS Craft Spirits Festival. The first, our morning breakfast at the Boscawen Inn, Lunenburg, Nova Scotia, and the second, the view from the evening gala at the Fisheries Museum of the Atlantic.

10/16/2015

Shane made me a custom Mint Smash on the spot using Authentic Seacoast Company's Fortress Rum at NS Craft Spirits Festival. Thanks Shane!

10/16/2015

I'm currently at the NS Craft Spirits Festival in Lunenburg, Nova Scotia. Doors open with nine distilleries here!

10/16/2015

En route to NS Craft Spirits Festival in Lunenburg and the drive is a beautiful collection of colors.

“It's a beautiful day to be driving in Nova Scotia. Today I am on my way to the in Lunenburg. Stay tuned for more from the event!”