Faith Fyles was the first botanical artist for the Canadian government. Her job was to document plant species from across the country and then paint true-colour representations of them so they could be identified again later. She happens to have been born in Cowansville Quebec, where the Ungava Gin head office is located.
60ml/2oz Ungava Gin
10ml/.33oz Pernod
10ml/.33oz Strega
2ml/.07oz Bittered Sling Cascade Celery Bitters
Combine all ingredients in a mixing glass and stir on ice for 30 seconds. Strain into chilled coupe glass and express lemon oils over top. Wake up some lemon thyme and place it across the glass. Drop it in if you want.
Josh Lindley began his spirits quest in 2006 after short stints in the broadcasting and music industries. He has worked behind bars at notable Toronto establishments like Bar Isabel, Chantecler and Civil Liberties. He also worked as brand ambassador for an unusual gin. In 2016 he and life partner, Jessica Blaine Smith, created Bartender Atlas, a worldwide online directory of bartenders. Together they travel the globe tasting exciting cocktails made by the most passionate bartenders. They are also co-creators of Toronto Cocktail Conference and execute events for bartenders and cocktail enthusiasts all over the world. Josh currently hosts the Branching Out Podcast. In 2023 he made a Spirited Awards Top Ten Nominated Podcast called The Blackbird and in 2024 he made a sequel called The Shaft which was a top 4 finalist for The Spirited Awards. His preferred style of drink is “bitter and stirred” and his preferred style of music is “desperate”.
