Companions of the Quaich

Whisky Tasting & Canapés! Thomas Chen & Barry Dunner request the pleasure of your company at a Companions Whisky Tasting Event Theme Dare to compare 16 whiskies A Blind Head-To-Head Tasting Moderator: Jordan Cran of Legacy Liquor Store Pairings • Blend vs blend • Blend vs single malt • Single malt vs single malt • • Sherry cask…

Big Gin Tasting at Legacy Liquor

OCTOBER 24, 2013 4:00PM – 8:00PM | LEGACY COUNTER FREE The product of copious test batches, the perfect gin was finally achieved after batch #27. London Dry through and through, with burnt orange, juniper and savoury spice, it the highest quality gin distilled in a traditional manner.    

Kale and Nori Bitter Sling Bistro

Check out Victoria Bartender Shawn Soole at this cockatial and food pairing event at Legacy Liquor Store.  Great cocktails and a smartly planned 3 course menu. – GLV October 15, 2013 Shawn Soole, Little Jumbo (Victoria), sponsored by Renaissance Wine Merchants (Chartreuse, Fernet Branca & Carpano) Bartender: Shawn Soole, Little Jumbo (Victoria) Proudly sponsored by…

Vancouver Tequila Expo

The Vancouver International Tequila Expo is back, bigger and better for 2013! We’ve moved to a new home at the Hyatt Regency Vancouver, with triple the floor space, more than double the capacity, and of course, more tequila brands! The Second Annual Vancouver International Tequila Expo (VITE) is Western Canada’s largest festival dedicated to Mexico’s…

Wyndham Estate at Legacy Wine Shop Sunday Sept 16

George Wyndham became the father of Australian Shiraz when he planted the country’s first commercial shiraz vineyard in 1830. It was here, in his vineyard and house that is now a Heritage Listed National Trust Treasure, that he dedicated his life to creating full-flavoured wines. At Wyndham Estate the wines are about reflecting regional diversity…

Scotch Whisky – Arts Club Dinner with Kale & Nori

The Arts Club Theatre Company, in partnership with Kale & Nori Culinary Arts and Legacy Liquor Store, announces an evening to celebrate the finest in Scotch whisky. Featuring a tasting, a four-course dinner, and cocktail pairings, the intimate event on Thursday, July 12, 2012, at 6 PM, will benefit the not-for-profit theatre company. Meaning “water…

Kale and Nori: Bittered Sling Bistro

*NOTE DATE CHANGE* TUESDAY INSTEAD OF WEDNESDAY Date: Jun 19, 2012 Time Tuesday, 7 to 930 pm Venue: 1633 Manitoba Street, Harvest Table Phone: 604.331.7900 Email: info@legacyliquorstore.com   PURCHASE TICKETS $60, includes HST and gratuity, 36 seats available. – Click Here to See Menu   Menu: Hors d’Oeuvres: Hard spice chickpea fritter stuffed with dates,…

Bitter Sling Bistro Jack Daniels vs. Robyn Gray

Wednesday, June 6, 2012 and June 19, 2012 “Bittered Sling Bistro” – a bi-weekly food and cocktail pairing competition dedicated to pushing the boundaries of cocktail craft presented at the beautiful Legacy Liquor Store in Olympic Village, Vancouver. This event is hosted by Kale & Nori’s award-winning mixologist, Lauren Mote and Chef Jonathan Chovancek. This…

House Wine Ode to Grenache

You may be intimately acquainted with Cabernet Sauvignon and a long-time aficionado of Shiraz but are you familiar with Grenache? Despite being widely planted, this versatile red grape simply doesn’t have the same renown. Yet it shows up in a huge diversity of exciting wines like Côtes-du-Rhône, Châteauneuf-du-Pape and Priorat just to name a few….

House Wine Presents Italian Wine

Italy Encore While Italy can be one of the most challenging regions to understand, it can also be one of the most rewarding. Our 101 on Italian wines is back by popular demand. This sit down seminar will help you understand the labels, demystify Italy’s various regions and introduce you to some of the most…

A Taste of Africa Dinner at Legacy Wine Store

TASTE OF AFRICA DINNER – PART TWO! Thursday, 4 to 7 pm   Feb 16, 2012  Our Taste of Africa Dinner last year was so popular and sold out so quickly that we had to do it again!  Back by demand is Isaac and his wife Becky with their amazing food from Taste of Africa.  Paired alongside South…

Legacy Liquor Store Hosts Vineyard to Table #Dineout 2012

Wednesday, 7 to 9:30 Jan 26, 2012 PURCHASE TICKETS  – 20 seats available – $65.25/ticket.  Legacy Liquor Store welcomes you to the Harvest Table to sample the winter’s bounty. In the wine gallery, guests will be treated to some of the finest BC VQA wines, expertly chosen by our in-house Sommelier. Each wine will be…

Legacy Liquor Vineyard to Table: Dine Out 2012

Legacy Liquor Store welcomes you to the Harvest Table to sample the winter’s bounty. In the wine gallery, guests will be treated to some of the finest BC VQA wines, expertly chosen by our in-house Sommelier. Each wine will be perfectly paired with delightful canapés and appetizers, created using sustainably-grown meats and produce. Each wine…

Vodka Seminar at Legacy

Some people say that all Vodka tastes the alike – our blind tasting seminar will challenge that! Can you tell the difference between the premium brands? How about Potato vs. Grain based? In this seminar, six vodkas will be sampled blind while you learn about the history of this ubiquitous spirit. Challenge your palate and…

Bittered Sling Bistro: Round 3 – January 2012

Flor de Cana Rum, sponsored by The Kirkwood Group January 10 – Graham Racich, The Refinery January 24 – Danielle Tatarin, The Keefer Bar The concept of cocktail and food pairings has become extremely popular, and since 2010, Lauren Mote’s original “Cocktail Kitchen” competition at The Refinery produced energetic statistics: 168 original cocktails produced, 56…

Bittered Sling Bistro: Round 2 – December 2011

Campari & Aperol, sponsored by Skyy Spirits The concept of cocktail and food pairings has become extremely popular, and since 2010, Lauren Mote’s original “Cocktail Kitchen” competition at The Refinery produced energetic statistics: 168 original cocktails produced, 56 bartenders invited, 224 bottles of spirits poured, 14 different sponsors. This city’s brightest bartenders – a collaboration…

KALE & NORI LAUNCH BITTERED SLING BISTRO

November 8 2011 marks the launch of a new cocktail competition and dining experience from Kale & Nori Culinary Arts. The concept of cocktail and food pairings has become extremely popular, and since 2010, Lauren Mote’s original “Cocktail Kitchen” competition at The Refinery produced energetic statistics: 168 original cocktails produced, 56 bartenders invited, 224 bottles of…

HENNESSY BRAND AMBASSADOR DINNER WITH KALE & NORI

Oct 7, 2011 *Harvest Table Event Friday 7:00 to 9:30 pm The evening starts with a welcome reception, in the gorgeous foyer of Legacy Liquor Store in Olympic Village. The vaulted ceilings, spirit displays and living wall create a dynamic setting to feature Hennessy Black Cognac and paired passed canapes by Kale & Nori’s Lauren Mote and…

NIK WEIS RIESLING TASTING

ONLY $20 for amazing Mosel Riesling and food pairing at Legacy Liquor Store, 1633 Manitoba St. Saturday, 6:30 to 8:30 pm   Sep 17, 2011 A truly Riesling focused tasting and pairing, you will be shocked and amazed at the differences between each and every single one! Join Owner Nik Weis as he walks you through his different Rieslings…

News from Legacy

Free Upcoming Tastings SINGHA BEER TASTING Friday, 4 – 7pm  Jul 22, 2011 The Singha is a mystical lion, found in ancient Hindu and Thai stories. This is beer has a maltier, more flavorful body than most lagers and it compliments Thai food very well. Singha is an all malt beer that is sure to…