A brief history of mulled wine and why you should make some this Christmas

Here’s a brief history of the traditional Christmas drink, as well as a recipe for you to make yourself and your loved ones some warming mulled wine.  Since Christmas is just around the corner, we thought it would be a…

Bowmore is going to make limited edition whisky bottles with Aston Martin

Bowmore will partner with the Aston Martin Design team to create exclusive whisky bottles that pay homage to both brands’ commitment to heritage as well as cutting-edge design. Luxury car-maker Aston Martin and whisky-make Bowmore Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky…

How Louis XIII is stepping into the future with its Smart Decanter

Louis XIII Cognac is now stepping into the future with its latest NFC technology-enabled Smart Decanter, connecting clients with a tap on its cork stopper. Known endearingly as the “King of Cognacs” Louis XIII Cognac had its origins in the…

Concubine KL brings the vim back to Chinatown with modern Asian cocktails and tapas

Old meets new just as casual dining meets Asian-inspired cocktails inside Concubine KL, the new bar to hop into in the Chinatown neighbourhood.   In case you haven’t noticed, there has been a revival in the heart of KL’s Chinatown…

Whisky Hour: The Balvenie Single Malt Whisky and cheese pairing

We sampled four of the The Balvenie’s Single Malt Scotch Whiskies, and had the chance to pair them with four types of cheese from a local cheesemaker – Milky Whey Cheese. Ever had a whisky tasting that involved… cheese? Luckily,…

Sipping the real essence of Mexico with Código 1530 Tequila

Harvested, brewed and bottled by a local artisan distilling family in Amatitán, it is a stellar tequila that had remained a private taste – until now. For generations, the most discerning tequila appreciators of Amatitán, Mexico – the actual birthplace of…

The pocket whisky glossary: Deciphering the most commonly-used whisky terms

If you need to the right terms to use at that next dinner party or whisky tasting, then this list is the one for you. With the holidays coming around, enjoying a dram of whisky with a hearty Christmas meal…

Inside Château de Chanteloup, the cognac-making soul of Maison Martell

Enter the Château de Chanteloup, the spiritual home of Maison Martell – where the roots of oldest of the great cognac houses run deep. At the heart of the Borderies terroir near Cognac, France, stands a historical chateau surrounded by…

Explore beyond your regular Cuban at Cigar Bar KL

There’s more to cigars than their Cuban roots; here’s how Jay Walia and his crew at Cigar Bar KL are fanning the flame for novices and aficionados alike. What do Nicaragua, Honduras, and Dominican Republic have in common with Cuba? The…

G.H. Mumm introduces hallmark Mumm Grand Cordon cuvée to Malaysia

The exclusive Mumm Grand Cordon has tasting notes of fresh fruits and caramel, having been crafted from 300 Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and Pinot Meunier base wines, sourced from over 100 different crus. G.H. Mumm has officially introduced its new hallmark…