Matt Hodgson

Retail Supervisor

Matt is a Red Seal Chef, Certified Beer Server – First Level Cicerone, and was awarded the Edinburgh Whisky Academy – Certificate in Scotch Whisky, and Certificate in Gin. After many years working in kitchens throughout the Atlantic provinces, Matt joined Bishop’s Cellar in 2020. An avid beer drinker, Matt has recently grown an interest in all things Scotch whisky.

Favourite grape or wine region?

Cabernet Franc (Belgian beers and IPAs).

What song would you pick for karaoke?

Kiss from a Rose by Seal.

Are you a dog or cat person? Or maybe neither. Maybe you have birds or turtles or an ant farm?

Dog person who has owned a turtle.

Matt Hodgson's Picks

🎄🎅 🎬 Christmas Movie Pairings

Christmas Movie: The Muppet Christmas Carol

Sometimes a playful twist on a classic gives you something unforgettable. The Muppets Christmas Carol proved that—you might not think Kermit as Bob Cratchit and Gonzo as Dickens would work, yet it’s become a holiday staple.

As a distillery from my home province, Deep Roots already had my attention. Partnering with my favourite Charlottetown restaurant to create this cocktail made it irresistible: a fun modern twist that honours the classics.

Deep Roots’ Peanut Butter Old Fashioned lands in that same spirit. Peanut-butter-infused vodka might sound odd, but mixed with brown-sugar simple syrup it becomes a rich, smooth cocktail perfect for a cozy fireplace. All it needs is an ice cube. And if you want to fully indulge, garnish with a sweet jelly cookie—maybe leaving an extra one or two for any poor little meeces.

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