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…
Nov 05, 2019
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…
Oct 31, 2019
This Macallan 1926 is the most expensive spirit to be sold in history, at USD1.9 million
It was originally estimated to be sold at USD450,000 – USD577,000 but instead crushed pre-sale estimates by three times. A 60-year-old Macallan 1926 sold for a whopping USD1.9 million (RM7.9 million) at a Sotheby’s auction in London last week, making…
Oct 17, 2019
Martell Noblige wants to enhance your party experiences this October
A new member to the Martell family in Malaysia, Martell Noblige intends to elevate your party experiences with sophistication and style – featuring themed parties and live performances. Martell Noblige Arkade Party at Peace Club, Penang on 13 September Martell…
Sep 24, 2019
The pocket wine glossary: Deciphering the most commonly heard wine terms
From bouquet to tannins, you have officially heard it through the grapevine. Have you ever been at dinner or an event where there was wine involved and as much as you don’t want to admit it – it makes you…
Sep 23, 2019
Drinking like a Duke: 2 new whiskies worthy of a Royal Salute
The 21-year old Malts Blend and Lost Blends join the new look lineup from the Scotch Whisky maker. There may not have been elephant polo, nor a royal parade, and certainly no 21-gun salute, but there were figurative fireworks –…
Sep 20, 2019
4 cosy wine bars to unwind at in KL
“Wine is bottled poetry.” – Robert Louis Stevenson So it’s been a long, difficult day at work. The sun dips below the horizon and the bustle of the city seems to die down. What better way to unwind, than with…
Sep 05, 2019
Jay-Z’s champagne brand premieres rarest, most expensive cuvée to date
To add to its exclusivity, it is limited to only 3,535 bottles. While the rest of the world continues to party with Cristal and Dom Perignon, Jay-Z is one step ahead of the crowd with his Champagne Armand de Brignac,…
Sep 04, 2019
Chivas Special: How Chef Malcolm Goh and Dennis Lau always go for gold
Chef Malcolm Goh and Dennis Lau know that there are no shortcuts to perfection, and the journey to going for gold is one that takes time and patience, just like the Chivas XV. The best things take time, always. They…