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48 www.eatdrink.ca Dillon’s Small Batch Distillers Dillon’s Small Batch Distillers can be found in Beamsville, on the Niagara wine route. Jeff Dillon leveraged a number of factors to his advantage —a career in the financial sector, a father who is passionate about whisky, and a great location. He also evolved an incredible branding strategy. As a member of the American Distilling Institute, he’s witnessed the massive growth of craft production in the US and wants to help lead the market in Canada. Dillon’s focuses on spirits (rye, vodka, gin) and complimenting bitters. But it also produces, either regularly or occasionally, absinthe, vermouth, eauxde-vie, vermouth (available only through Vintages), and more. For Canada’s 150th Dillon’s has introduced its first single cask rye whisky, released in December 2016. This whisky is 100% pure Ontario rye and is pot distilled. Many Dillon’s product can be purchased at the LCBO, but it’s worth the trip to Beamsville to check it out. www.dillons.ca Polonée Distillery Polonée is another relative newcomer in the Ontario craft spirits scene, based in St. Catharines. The distillery was started in 2013 by Adam and Patricia Szymkow. They produce everything in small batches, paying attention to all details to ensure a quality product. The signature Kannuk Vodka is handcrafted in a way to shout out about Canada’s diverse culture: it is distilled from corn to represent its North American origin; wheat for its European essence; sweet potato (which is unique Geoff Dillon № 63 | January/February 2017 for a vodka) for its Caribbean and South American vibe; and wild rice for its Asian and African influence. The result is a perfect mosaic of inputs yielding an exceptional vodka. All bottles are sealed with a toasted maple wood top that gives the vodka a light brown hue. No colouring or dye is used to get this unique finish. Plans for Canada’s 150th are still under wraps, but the Szymkows recommend you enjoy their Kannuk vodka today with sparkling water and a slice of cucumber. Kannuk can be purchased at the distillery. www.polonee.com Adam Szymkow BILL WITTUR loves discovering new producers and is the owner and operator of Drinky.ca.
№ 63 | January/February 2017 www.eatdrink.ca 49 the classical beat Young Talent Shines Bright By NICOLE LAIDLER It may be the dead of winter, but local talent will be shining bright on stages across our region this January and February. London’s least conventional classical ensemble, the Rebelheart Collective, presents its second concert at Aeolian Hall, January 21, with a program of music by Bartok, Haydn, Mozart and Mussorgsky. At the core of the ensemble are four of Canada’s top string players — Scott St. John, violin; Sharon Wei, viola; Thomas Wiebe, cello; and Erika Raum violin. Throw in a group of graduate-level music students and add the children of Aeolian’s El Sistema program. Eliminate the conductor and give half the tickets away for free. Then wrap the concert into a series that also includes a performance by the Vienna Boys Choir (March 8) and an evening with Clark Bryan and Marion Miller (April 8). It’s a model that’s so crazy, it just might work. “It’s an experiment. An attempt to make classical music in London accessible to people who might otherwise not be able to come to a concert,” says Aeolian’s Clark Bryan, who founded the El Sistema youth program five years ago. “These kids are reaching for the stars,” he says. “They are already at a level where they Cameron Crozman The Rebelheart Collective, clockwise from top left: Scott St. John, Sharon Wei, Tom Wiebe & Erika Raum can play with professional musicians. It’s something I’m very passionate about.” www.aeolianhall.ca At only 21 years old, cellist Cameron Crozman is another young Londoner who is reaching for the stars. In fact, he’s already making a name for himself on stages across Europe and North America. Currently studying at the Paris Conservatoire, he returns home to join forces with Montreal-based pianist Philip Chiu for a concert of British and French music, February 4 at Wolf Performance Hall. “The idea is to show how 20th-century composers in England and France were turning to traditional and folk music for inspiration,” says Crozman. Both musicians are recent winners of prestigious awards. Crozman performs on the $12 Phillip Chiu million Bonjour Stradivarius cello
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