In the modern age of texting, adding flavour to our messages through a favourite emoji has become second nature to most. But a recent survey commissioned by Simply Spiked found that only 65% of Canadians 44+ said they were aware of double entendres when using emojis, which may accidentally lead to sending texts to friends and family with a more risqué meaning. So, to mark the release of Simply Spiked’s new peach lineup, the brand is making sure people know how to use the peach emoji properly to avoid any, um, awkward conversations. 

Simply Spiked can help you Peach Responsibly

In a recent survey commissioned by Simply Spiked, statistics showed that almost 3-in-5 Canadians 60+ have no clue how to properly use emojis and one in three Canadian Gen-Z’s have received an inappropriate text through a poorly placed eggplant or peach emoji. So, to save the awkwardness and clear up any confusion, Simply Spiked created a hotline that helps people send the right text, the right way. 

How does it work? Canadians can text to 1-855-691-GENZ (4369) today to get real Gen-Z advice on best text practices and how to use the juiciest emojis in their text conversations — without any accidental insinuations. 

This means that every person can share the excitement about Simply Spiked’s new peach flavours and avoid all of the uncomfortable conversations. After all, there’s so much flavour to get excited about: With 5% real fruit juice, the Simply Spiked Signature Peach, Strawberry Peach and Kiwi Peach flavours is set to be the new favourite cooler among peach-appreciating Canadians of legal drinking age. For more on the brand and its newest beverage line-up, Canadians are encouraged to follow Simply Spiked Peach at SimplySpiked.ca and @simplyspikedca. 

Brought to you by,  Simply Spiked

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In 1967, for the first Super Bowl, the NFL wanted to think big. To crown the champion in a way so strong, so forceful, and so important that it would properly dignify the winners for years on end. And so, a reliable, iconic, legendary company must design the trophy, the won that would be presented annually to the Super Bowl winners. Who but Tiffany & Co. fits the bill?

About Tiffany & Co.’s design

Featuring a regulation-sized football in a kicking position, the 22-inch Super Bowl trophy (which was renamed the Vince Lombardi Trophy in 1970, after the legendary Green Bay Packers coach) is crafted from sterling silver and weighs in at seven pounds. “It was initially designed by Oscar Riedener, a former Vice President at Tiffany & Co., who sketched the basic design on a napkin during a 1966 meeting with then-NFL® commissioner, Pete Rozelle,” according to a Tiffany & Co. press release.  

In preparation for the yearly award, the trophy is handcrafted at the Tiffany hollowware workshop in Cumberland, Rhode Island, using artisan techniques like silversmithing, spinning, chasing, hand-engraving and polishing. The entire process takes about four months, and a total of a whopping 72 hours of labour. The brand also creates the AFC and NFC trophies, awarded to the leaders in both division every single year.

In 1991, Tiffany’s role in the Super Bowl trophies expanded, creating the Pete Rozelle Trophy, which is given to the Super Bowl MVP every year. The result is the award clutched by winners every February, including last year’s recipients, the Los Angeles Rams. Tom Brady holds the record and has won the Super Bowl seven times.

This year, the two teams vying for Tiffany’s Vince Lombardi Trophy are the Philadelphia Eagles and the Kansas City Chiefs. The game takes place on February 12 at 6:30 p.m., and the halftime show concert will be performed by Rihanna.

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Whisky bars are on the rise across the city, opening up in the trendiest neighbourhoods and hotspots at lightning speed. Like tequila, whisky seems to be one of Toronto’s trendiest spirits, offering up complex flavours, exquisite cocktail creations, and different subcategories to make each sip perfect for its consumer. 

Bourbon is one of the specific subset of whiskeys, used for sipping and for mixing. Essentially, all bourbons are whiskeys, but not all whiskeys are bourbons. In fact, there are specific laws that define what a bourbon is, engraving its place in history and ensuring that companies like Angel’s Envy, which just started offering its Kentucky Straight Bourbon Finished in Port Wine Barrels in Canada, craft a perfectly distilled spirit with consistency and efficiency. 

Bourbon’s legal requirements

For a whisky to be considered a bourbon, it must be produced in the United States, and at least 51% of the grain must be corn. In order for it to be legally described as bourbon, the grains must not be distilled over 160 proof (the proof calculates the alcohol content by doubling the alcohol percentage), and must be no higher than 125 proof when aged. Finally, when bottled, it must be a minimum of 80 proof to be considered bourbon. The proof requirements are in place to allow for more complex flavours to come out, many of which go away when the alcohol concentrations get too high early in the process. Also, nothing but water can be added to the spirit, and water can only be added to lessen the proof when necessary. 

There are also specific regulations concerning how the spirit is aged. Bourbon must be aged in charred new oak containers. Bourbon needs the first use of the barrel so that it can bring out sweeter flavour profiles when interacting with the char. 

A new bourbon comes to Canada: About Angel’s Envy Kentucky Straight Bourbon 

Recently, a new brand of whiskey took Canada by storm: Angel’s Envy Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey Finished in Port Wine Barrels became widely available on shelves across the country following unprecedented demand when it first launched. The spirit, which is 86.6 proof (43.3% ABV), is crafted in Louisville Kentucky, a popular spot for bourbon creation. But, the Angel’s Envy Brand Home was the first ever full-production whiskey distillery in Louisville, opening in 2016 and recently undergoing a impressive expansion.  

Of course, Angel’s Envy Bourbon fits the proof requirement, and is evidently crafted in the United States. But, the charred new oak containers that age the spirit to meet regulations are only the first part of the process. What sets Angel’s Envy apart is their bourbon undergoes a secondary ageing process, spending four to six months port barrels sourced from Portugal, creating a unique flavour profile. Angel’s Envy Kentucky Straight bourbon offers notes of vanilla, bitter chocolate and toasted nuts, as well as a finish of lingering sweetness that slowly fades, thanks to the port barrels. 

Angel’s Envy Kentucky Straight Bourbon is available at LCBO in Ontario, and any local liquor store across the country for $79.95 (price may vary by province or retailer). 

In collaboration with Louisville Distilling Co LLC

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