Sips Across the Sea

Canadian Whisky Week 2026

Ahead of Canadian Whisky Week, Sips Across the Sea turns its focus westward as Eric Zandona @ezdrinking [https://www.instagram.com/ezdrinking/] and David T. Smith @summerfruitcup [https://www.instagram.com/summerfruitcup/] taste two expressions from Macaloney’s Island Distillery. Along the way, David rediscovers a classic Canadian whisky drink—the overlooked forerunner to the Bramble—uncovering how Canadian styles and serves quietly shaped modern cocktail culture.

Christmas Bonus - Drinks from It's a Wonderful Life

In this special Christmas episode of Sips Across the Sea, hosts Eric Zandona @ezdrinking [https://www.instagram.com/ezdrinking] and David T. Smith @summerfruitcup [https://www.instagram.com/summerfruitcup] discuss the drinks featured in the Frank Capra classic It's a Wonderful Life. This Christmas classic set partially during Prohibition, features many drinks including, bourbon, gin, champaign, mulled wine, and flaming rum punch! This episode also features an original cocktail called Buffalo Girl from author and friend of the show Aaron Knoll @theginisin [https://www.instagram.com/theginisin/].

The Harvey Wallbanger

In this episode of Sips Across the Sea, hosts Eric Zandona @ezdrinking [https://www.instagram.com/ezdrinking] and David T. Smith @summerfruitcup [https://www.instagram.com/summerfruitcup] explor the origins, mythology, and varriations on the Harvey Wallbanger. They debunk some common missconcemptions, dive into its predicesor, the Italian Screwdriver, and explore how different formulations of Galliano affect the flavor of this classic 70s cocktail. Join us for this spirits discussion on the pros and cons of this infamous family of cocktails.

Screwdriver Cocktail

Screwdriver - Vodka. Orange juice. And far more going on than you’d expect. Eric Zandona @ezdrinking [https://www.instagram.com/ezdrinking] and David T. Smith @summerfruitcup [https://www.instagram.com/summerfruitcup] unpack the cultural history of the Screwdriver, from vodka’s post-war rise to its pop-culture moments (including a nod to Fawlty Towers). They debate ideal ratios, ice and dilution, and what really matters when choosing vodka and orange juice. A simple cocktail put under a surprisingly sharp lens. Mix up your favorite version and enjoy the episode.

Benchmark Bourbon Vertical Tasting

Join Eric Zandona @ezdrinking [https://www.instagram.com/ezdrinking] and David T. Smith @summerfruitcup [https://www.instagram.com/summerfruitcup] as they do a vertical tasting of Benchmark Bourbon from the standard McAfee's Benchmark Old No. 8 to the Benchmark Full Proof and chat about how age and proof can have a dramatic affect on the flavor of whiskey. Serve yourself a pour of bourbon or fix up a bourbon and wather and enjoy.