Sure, you love to drink whisky, but you’re also bored with what’s often for sale.
Nov. 2 is your chance to try something really rare as three BC Liquor Stores in Burnaby will take part in the annual Premium Spirits Release.
“The Spirits Release is an opportunity for customers to purchase hard-to-find, highly-sought-after products from around the world and it comes just in time for the holiday gift-giving season,” said Adele Shaw, BCLS’ category manager for spirits, in a news release. “One of the highlights we’re super excited about this year is our collaboration with Dr. Don Livermore, Master Blender at J.P. Wiser, to create and offer the Rare Cask Series Seven Rebels Canadian Whisky to our customers.”
The Premium Spirits Release will feature more than 140 selections of whisky, scotch, bourbon, rum and other rare products from around the world. The selection offers something for everyone – from the novice to the collector – ranging in price from $50 to $78,000.
The three participating Burnaby stores are in Highgate Village, Northgate and Solo.
BCLS is also hosting two opportunities in Vancouver to purchase ultra-rare products in advance of the release: Thursday, Oct. 31 at the 39th & Cambie BCLS – 8 p.m.
Included is the Macallan Genesis 72 year old, selling for $78,000. This is the oldest whisky ever released by Macallan, and one of only 600 decanters released worldwide.
Also for sale is the Macallan 30-year-old Sherry Oak for $4,350,
Tickets for the draws will be handed out starting at 5 p.m. on the day of the event, at each store; the draw for the opportunity to purchase will be made after 8 p.m. Customers must be present for the draw in order to claim the right to purchase the product.
New measures are in place to ensure the safety and security of customers who may choose to line up outside stores, in advance of the release. Lining up will not be permitted until the morning of Friday, Nov. 1, and a pre-line up draw will be held at 8:30 a.m. where required. See www.bcliquorstores.com for more information.
