Sometimes I indulge in wine, too. It can't all be tequila tourism all the time.

An excellent read in the National Post. Sure, it's about beer and wine, not spirits but it's very entertaining. Comes from Nick Pashley's new book: Cheers: An Intemperate History of Beer in Canada which, incidentally, makes an excellent Christmas present.

It's still a good gift idea for friends, family and your local LCBO cashier. Don't forget him or her this year.