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Langley Bypassliving | ePicurethrough their stylish eAst villAge operAtion,
Grant and his team are resurrecting a deep sense of place, of unmis-
takably local identity, that was once inherent in the distilling arts.
As a Canadian distillery, Resurrection has taken ownership of a
distinctly Canadian spirit: rye.
Their signature white rye is Resurrection’s antidote to the craft
vodka meta-trend. Vodka is a spirit that is celebrated, ironically, for its
lack of character; the perception is that great vodka should taste like
absolutely nothing. Selling that concept in a market already rife with
examples of high-priced nothingness requires Apple-level marketing
budgets and hip-hop star endorsements, which are untenable for an
independent operation buying expensive local grain.
Instead, Resurrection infuses a pride of place in a lineup of
spirits that is flavour-forward, offers unique expressions of organic
B.C. rye grain, and is designed for the thriving cocktail scene.
The fruits of this approach are evident in the distillery’s
bustling East Vancouver tasting lounge, a late-week hotspot that is
contributing to the development of a Vancouver Distillery District.
The relatively tight rectangle framed by Lakewood, Powell, East
Hastings and Clark streets is already home to libation-focused
operations and trend-setting eateries.
On a recent Friday night, beads of condensation trickle down
the sides of a Rock & Rye cocktail featuring the distillery’s signature
white rye, ginger cordial, citrus zest, bitters, and apricot liqueur.
Despite the ingredient lineup, the star here remains the rye, gently
tempered by the citrus and apricot, but shining through with a fiery
spiciness and pleasantly numbing, 90-proof punch.
The bar is a coveted space. Minimalist wooden cube shelves
against the back wall and the bar’s wooden accents (courtesy of
design studio neighbour Nakedwood) provide an organic platform
for Resurrection’s rye-riffing spirits, while the back bar houses
other distillates from both down the road and far abroad for
blending into cocktails.
Ornate crystal decanters serve as lampshades and hang from
the impressively high ceiling. Through the giant-glass paned wall at
the far end of the room, the high-polish copper-pot still and stain-
less-steel tanks and kettles that comprise Resurrection’s backbone
glimmer with promise.
We may be at the forefront of the country on the craft brewing
side of the industry, but Vancouver’s distillation game is still
nascent; it is an exhilarating time to be part of the scene as a
consumer, getting early glimpses into the spirits that will redefine
the Canadian landscape for decades to come. RESURRECTION SPIRITS