The Goods from Vessel Liquor

Victoria, BC | 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 (six 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.

It’s decorative gourd season! We’ve got a cornucopia of autumnal finds in store right now, and here are four we’re super keen on for October:

MADE IN BC

Sea Cider Witch’s Broom, Saanich Peninsula, Vancouver Island, BC. ($21.99)

Release your inner Witch this month, with this new semi-sweet cider infused with cinnamon, orange, nutmeg, and ginger. Better than pumpkin spice lattes, and built to partner magically with fall harvest dishes. Find it online.

GO GAMAY GO THIS THANKSGIVING

Clos de la Roilette Fleurie 2023, Beaujolais, France. ($39.99)

This Cru Beaujolais is off younger vines on granite, clay, and manganese soils, imbuing fragrant raspberry, floral cherry blossoms, and wild strawberries into this medium red, seasoned with pink peppercorns, and wrapped with supple, fine tannins. Pairs with everything Thanksgiving. Find it online.

I DRINK MY COFFEE STOUT

Whistle Buoy Brewing Company Shaft Coffee Stout, Victoria, BC. ($5.49 / 473mL)

From downtown Victoria’s Whistle Buoy Brewing comes this new bold brew, imbuing a roasted chocolate malt backdrop with heady dark coffee, making it an easy choice for chilly fall days when you just can’t decide how to best warm up. Find it online.

PIEMONTESE RARITY

Castello di Perno Nascetta 2021, Langhe, Piemonte, Italy. ($39.99)

From the indigenous, near-endangered Nascetta grape this crisp organic white streams lemon zest, chamomile, and jasmine along its medium body, lit with bright acidity and kissed with fragrant white honey to a chalky finish. Beauty with white fish and / or butternut squash dishes. Find it online.