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Absolut Vodka Workers Let it All Hang Out

Scrambled naughty bit nudity in advertising isn’t an uncommon device, but the skin we typically see is of the “sex sells” sort. In this tongue in cheek ad, which promotes Absolut vodka with the slogan “Nothing to hide”, we are introduced to 28 naked employees (true story) of the Absolut distillery in Sweden, plus an old farmer named Lars, and they are hardly airbrushed.

“We do things a little different around here. Don’t believe me? Let me show you!”

Indeed. Have a look…

Five Winemakers Weigh In on Wines to Pair with Spring

We hook you up with BC vintages that articulate the vibrant and hopeful spirit of this much-anticipated shift in seasons, by going straight to the source for for personal recommendations from a handful of local winemakers.

From Collaboration to Climate Change: Get Gritty in the Vineyard with Winemaker Severine Pinte

Scout catches up with the oenologist, viticulturist, and decorated Executive Winemaker at the Le Vieux Pin and LaStella wineries to ask a few questions about the complexities of the wine industry...

Beer Brief, Vol. 70

It's back (and brief-er)! A bulleted briefing of beer news and imminent events, mapped for your crawling pleasure by Thalia Stopa.

The Coolest New Bars to Score a Cocktail in Vancouver Right Now

There are a whack of new bars to check out if you're looking for somewhere to grab a cocktail in Vancouver right now.