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| - If I could give this place 10 stars, I would as this was hands down the most ridiculously amazing bar experience my husband and I have ever had.
We stumbled upon La Distillerie No.2 while looking for some place to get a drink after the US-Germany World Cup game. The super friendly bearded bouncer invited us in and, when we asked about snacks, told us it wouldn't be a problem to bring something in from the nearby restaurant. He added the caveat that there would be hugs if we came back after getting food. We picked up some Thai take-out nearby, both received very satisfying hugs and were promptly seated at the bar. A wonderfully energetic, goofy, ginger bartender (Jay) proceeded to give us silverware and toppings for our food and present us with delectable drinks menus. Their menu was ingeniously separated by flavor profiles and expertly executed so that every ingredient contributed to the flavor profile of the resulting beverage.
Given the curiosity and enthusiasm we showed, Jay was incredibly generous in sharing tasty things with us throughout the night. We got to compare the only spiced rum distilled in Montreal to Captain (Montreal Rum was so wonderfully spicy compared to the flat vanilla flavor of Captain), took delicious mixed cocktail shots with the bartenders, got to experience chasing Polish Zubrowka vodka with caramelized apples (patiently hand-torched by one of the bartenders) and were offered the entire binder of the bar's recipes since it opened to peruse. I was so thrilled to find a place that shared my passion for creating and sharing, with such a welcoming atmosphere and knowledgeable yet super fun staff. If you are ever in Montreal, you really must go here!
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