GEOFF DILLON is the founder of Dillon's Small Batch Distillers. He has a degree in biology and economics and is a Master Distiller certified by the Institute of Brewing and Distilling. Geoff lives in Beamsville with his wife Whitney and their dog Sam. WHITNEY RORISON is the Hospitality Manager at Dillon's Small Batch Distillers. With a passion for spirits and cocktails, she has been involved in the business from the very beginning. Whitney lives in St. Catharines with her husband and two children.
[Craft Cocktails] is proof of cocktail culture's ascendancy. All the main factors that have been fueling the rise of cocktails can be found in the book: the interest in classics, as well as experimentation, the desire for small batch spirits, along with the interest in local ingredients. --The Globe and Mail [T]he book is gorgeous. . . . Huge, full-page photos of every drink and dish . . . will give you an idea of the final product and makes the book a lovely addition to a coffee table. --Bartender Atlas [Craft Cocktails] builds on the years of cocktail expertise Whitney Rorison and Geoff Dillon bring to the table, offering up 21 different cocktails for each season. . . --Niagara This Week A good cocktail book is an essential component of any bar and [Craft Cocktails] is especially great in that it contains a handy section on the essential tools and 'pantry staples' necessary for home cocktail initiatives. --Our Windsor