From the get-go, expectations are high for the 2015 vintage, with the year being the greatest since production started in 2013. Mere months after the Ao Yun 2013 and 2014 wowed our palates, French winemaker Maxence Dulou and his family…
Apr 02, 2019
Whisky Hour: The Singleton of Glen Ord 14 Year Old
There are only 516 bottles of the Singleton of Glen Ord 14 Year Old available in Malaysia, so hurry if you would like to get one. In the light, the bottle of The Singleton of Glen Ord 14 Year Old…
Mar 28, 2019
Champagne or prosecco: The difference and why they matter
Champagne or prosecco, can you tell the difference? Champagne may be the go-to drink for the upper echelon, but prosecco is no poor alternative. They are both sparkling wines, well, because they sparkle. You may think there is little difference…
Mar 25, 2019
4 reasons to pop by MariGin, a place dedicated to gin at the heart of KL
If you have a craving for gin, then MariGin is the place to be, with choices of 57 cocktails to pick from. There is a new gin bar in town for your nights out, and make no mistake, this is no…
Mar 21, 2019
Indonesian tuna has taken over the world’s sushi counters
Last year, Indonesia produced 16% of the world’s tuna, making it the largest tuna supplier in the world. Tuna is one of the most common items served in Japanese restaurants. The tuna may be local farm-raised or wild-caught tuna, or…
Mar 20, 2019
Step into Van Gogh’s dreamy Starry Night in Paris
If you have long admired the works of the Dutch artist Van Gogh, here’s your chance to step into his world. You must have seen the well-recognised Van Gogh’s “Starry Night” numerous times – as desktop backgrounds, in the museum,…
Mar 20, 2019
Catchup: Who’s gone and who’s left in the much awaited Avengers: Endgame?
Who is left dead, dusted or very much alive? Last week, Marvel Cinematic Universe released the trailer for the Avengers: Endgame online, and the internet has been abuzz since with theories and speculation. After many of the Avengers and the…
Mar 18, 2019
Have a peg from this $33,000 bottle of Irish whisky this St Patrick’s Day
The very first bottle of Teeling Whiskey Celebratory Single Pot Still was sold for a jaw-dropping $13,000 at an auction last year, making it the most expensive bottle of Irish whisky to be sold. As St Patrick’s Day is around…
Mar 15, 2019
James Bond will be going green in an electric Aston Martin
He is not a poster boy for tree huggers, but James Bond will be driving a zero-emission Rapide E in the latest movie. The world’s most suave spy who prefers his martinis shaken, not stirred and is most at home in high-speed car…
Mar 14, 2019
Move over pilates, here are 5 reasons to try barre
We caught up with WeBarre co-founder and barre instructor Anabel Chew to learn five things about barre that makes it such an effective workout. When it comes to fitness, the common advice from industry experts is to find something that…