Picture this. The rain is coming down hard and you’re
rushing through downtown Toronto
to get to an event. You finally get there, soaked from the rain and are handed
a glass of cognac, Courvoisier to be exact. Instantly, the night just got 100
times better! That was how my night started when I went to #CourvoisierTO at Loding
in Yorkville!
Loding is a high-end men’s clothing store with fashions from
Paris . The convenience
of Loding is that everything is at one price. You don’t need to discreetly look
for price tags. All the shoes are the same price; all the ties are the same
price; all the shirts are the same price…you get the idea! Loding has over 68 stores worldwide with plans of expanding! The store isn’t too
big, there were only approximately 25-30 people at #CourvoisierTO, which was a
nice because we got to socialize and mingle with everyone.
There was a bar set up in Loding, and only one drink on the menu, the “Off the Cuff”. This delicious cocktail was a mix of Courvoisier, Galliano, ginger beer and a sprig of mint. There was also a table set up with a cheese and charcuterie platter generously provided by Cheese Boutique.
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I had worked in bars and nightclubs for many years, and had
served Courvoisier many times – but had actually never tried it. I was always
weary thinking it would be a very strong alcohol with a distinct taste. I was
pleasantly surprised with how much I actually liked the Courvoisier though!
At #CourvoisierTO we participated in a guided sampling of Courvoisier,
showcasing Courvoisier VS, VSOP, C and XO. We were given a sample of each, one
after another while our teacher gave us a brief background description for each
collection and cognac in general.
The Courvoisier was surprisingly smooth, and it was really
interested to learn that it’s more than just a drink you order on the rocks or
neat. There are also delicious cocktails that can be made with Courvoisier, such
as the Off the Cuff.
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