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…
Aug 19, 2019
How to live your best Tiki life in the 21st century
Martin Cate provides context to the resurging appeal of colourful Tiki culture in American bars, and shares how it can be enjoyed the world over. We won’t pretend to be experts of the incredibly layered Tiki subculture. In fact, all…
Jul 19, 2019
How The Glenlivet became the benchmark for all Speyside single malts
It’s not just a Glenlivet whisky. It’s The Glenlivet. The next time you’re about to order a drink of The Glenlivet, make sure you’re saying it right. It’s not just a Glenlivet whisky – it’s The Glenlivet. It may seem…
Jul 14, 2019
We may have found the secret to crystal clear ice balls
Meet the Forge Clear Ice System, which as its name suggests, churns out beautiful, perfectly spherical balls of ice sans impurities or trapped air bubbles. Whisky on the rocks becomes that little bit fancier when you swap out your typical…
Jul 09, 2019
First Scoop: La Maison Rémy Martin Malaysia
1st to 6th July, 2019 Zebra Square KL La Maison Rémy Martin Malaysia (swipe left for more) Following its launch in cities around the globe including London, Shanghai and Moscow, La Maison Rémy Martin made its Southeast Asia debut right…
Jul 06, 2019
Exploring the duality of Krug Champagne: Marrying refinement and roughness
Meet the champagne that highlights diversity and how beautiful the final product has the potential to be when brought together. Unlike most champagnes that are all about finesse, Krug champagne boldly marries that refinement with a touch of roughness. Case…