WELCOME TO THE NEW ANGRY OTTER LIQUOR WHISKY TASTING LOUNGE

Smooth sips & soulful sounds: your exclusive whisky journey starts at the 2025 Cool Blues Show

Co-hosted by Angry Otter Liquor
& J.P. Wiser's

 
 
 
 

Step into a world of refined flavour and rich storytelling at the newest addition to the Cool Blues Show—the Angry Otter Liquor Whisky Tasting Lounge. 

This exclusive experience celebrates Canadian whiskey excellence, featuring a curated flight of J.P. Wiser’s premium selections all while enjoying music from SIX incredible Canadian blues bands! 

What’s included:

  • A guided tasting flight of premium Canadian whiskies, including a welcome Old Fashioned cocktail, Wisers 10-Year-Old and 18-Year-Old and Lot 40 Dark Oak

  • A commemorative Glencairn whisky glass and passport with tasting notes

  • A masterclass led by National Brand Education Specialist for Corby Spirit and Wine, exploring the history, character and craftsmanship behind each pour

  • Access to a comfortable, curated lounge space nestled within the Cool Blues Show venue

This is more than just a tasting—it’s an experience designed to complement the rhythm of the blues with the rich complexity of Canadian whisky. 

JP Wisers is Canada’s oldest continuously produced whisky, dating back to 1857. Its award-winning traditional Canadian rye whiskies use a selection of superior grains from the Great Lakes region, but J.P. Wiser’s key legacy was to age his whisky longer than others at the time. In his words, quality is something you just can’t rush – whisky must take its time.

 

National Brand Education Specialist

 

While he’s a dyed-in-the-wool Bluenoser who originally hails from Nova Scotia, Colin MacDougall travelled the corners of the earth before settling back into Canada on its Pacific Coast. Here he furthered his passion for spirit & wine education becoming a well-respected member of the bar and beverage community and gaining accreditation in WSET and CSS, all while running award winning bar programs. Colin is a seasoned beverage program consultant, an award-winning cocktail menu architect, and was a familiar face behind the bar managing at several prestigious restaurants including Melbas on the Park, West, Pourhouse, and Blue Water Café.

In 2016 he joined the dedicated team at Corby’s/Pernod-Ricard and has advanced through several positions to his current role as National Brand Education Specialist Managing Education for Canada in key channels. Colin knows that everything in life tells a story, and spirit education is more than simply his occupation - it’s a treasured opportunity to inspire loyal fans and new acolytes alike on what the worlds best distilleries and have to offer.

Session details:

The whisky tasting lounge will host two sessions during the Cool Blues Show on Friday, July 25, 2025 at Fort Langley Community Park.

Session One: 5:15 – 6:15pm

Session Two: 7:15 – 8:15pm

We highly recommend purchasing your whisky tasting ticket in advance as we can’t guarantee that passes will be available at the show.

Must have a Cool Blues Show ticket to attend the whisky tasting.

Get ready for an unforgettable event filled with music, food and fun!

Sip refreshing drinks at the Expedia Cruises (North Langley) beer garden and kick back in the comfy Freybe Gourmet Foods seating area.

Enjoy delicious food from food trucks, browse unique creations from local artisans at our vendor market, explore our lively Macdonald Realty Games Zone and take in the Angry Otter Whisky Tasting!

Must have a Cool Blues Show ticket to attend the whisky tasting.

Thank you to Angry Otter Liquor and J.P. Wisers for co-hosting the Angry Otter Whisky Tasting Lounge, and big thanks to our stager, Inside Job Staging & Design!