Bar Trigona scored a hattrick this year, including Hotel Bar of the Year, Creative Cocktail Bar of the Year and the coveted Bar of the Year (Kuala Lumpur). The verdict for The Bar Awards Kuala Lumpur and Penang 2019 has…
Dec 05, 2019
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…
Nov 29, 2019
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…
Nov 29, 2019
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…
Nov 28, 2019
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…
Nov 22, 2019
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,…
Nov 19, 2019
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…
Nov 15, 2019
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…
Nov 07, 2019
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…
Nov 07, 2019
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…