The Goods from Vessel Liquor

Since opening doors in December 2015, Vessel has become Victoria’s hub for all things wine, beer, spirits, cider, and the conversation and culture surrounding them. Our locally-owned, independent company was built around supporting authentic products and producers, from our BC backyard and from around the globe.

Awarded Best Liquor Store in Victoria (five times!), Vessel remains even more committed to serving the community. In 2022 we greatly expanded the footprint of our store, allowing for hundreds more listings. And in 2023, we expanded provincially, with an extensive new website and online store, allowing customers from across BC to shop Vessel from home.

The sun’s out, and most likely so are you! Here are some picnic / patio / beach friendly picks to see you through the month of August:

MADE IN BC

Cambium Cider Co. Gin Botanical Cider, Vernon, BC. $9.99 / 500ml

From Vernon’s 3rd generation apple orchardist, this organic-implementing ciderhouse stewards two dozen varieties, including modern dessert apples, near-lost heritage cultivars and vintage cider fruit. This botanical cider is infused with juniper, coriander, and orris root, making it an ideal aperitif supper sipper. Find it online.

PORTABLE POTABLE

Sancrispino Lambrusco Frizzante, Emilia-Romagna, Italy. $6.99 / 200ml

This pocket ready red fizz provides a whole new kick to your summer outdoors. With light carbonation, low alcohol and a subtle swing of sweetness, this little buddy is ready for whatever your BBQ is cooking up. Find it online.

CULT CRAFT BEER

Coedo Brewery Rice & Yuzu Japanese Pale Ale, Japan. $4.99 / 330ml

Sure you’re familiar with IPAs, but have you had a JPA yet? This Japanese Pale Ale is brewed with rice and yuzu, yielding a subtly aromatic and pure mix of citrus and hops. Golden hued and white headed, the crisp, dry finish refreshes after a day under the sun. Find it online.

FRENCH WHITE

Laurent Cazottes Le Fruit Blanc 2022, South-West France. $29.99 / 750ml

Laurent Cazotte’s organic farm in South-West France is a biological idyll, with indigenous grapes, fruit, flowers and produce. Le Fruit Blanc is made from Mauzac grapes which are native fermented in stainless to keep the crisp, fresh, delicate crunchy fruit and white florals intact. Ideal for watching the Olympics, non? Find it online.

Vessel Liquor

Region: Victoria

1609 Fort St.

778-265-8375

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