How did gin become so popular? What makes a good gin? Eiling Lim, Malaysia’s first independent whisky bottler cum gin producer, tells all. Eiling Lim is no stranger to the whisky and spirits community in Malaysia. Having carved her name…
May 27, 2019
Exploring Dom Pérignon Vintage 2008 with Chef Darren Chin
Dom Pérignon Vintage 2008 revisits the archetype of champagne with added depth, density and complexity to balance out acidity, concision and aromatic purity. Congratulations are in order for Chef Darren Chin. The chef proprietor of city-wide famous DC Restaurant and…
May 23, 2019
Whisky Hour: Johnnie Walker Blue Label Ghost and Rare Port Ellen
The second entry in Johnnie Walker’s Ghost and Rare series focuses on the distillery character from closed Port Ellen on Islay. The word ‘ghost’ here does not mean scary shadows, instead, it refers to distilleries that are no longer in…
May 21, 2019
Martell and Babe team up for a sensorial experiment at The Wonderarium
It is the first of four experiential cocktails and tapas events to take you on a gastronomical journey with a dose of sensorial experimentation. What do you get when the oldest of the great cognac houses, House of Martell, joins hands…
May 10, 2019
3 Malaysian bars made it into Asia’s 50 Best Bars 2019 – here’s the full list
Coley climbed 19 spots up the ranks from last year to place at no. 27, rightfully earning The Best Bar in Malaysia 2019 award. The prestigious Asia’s 50 Best Bars list have just been announced for 2019 and Malaysia is…
May 08, 2019
Starbucks uses artistic splendour to break into the coffee scene in Milan
There is no frappucino on the menu here, just FYI. We are not sure if the largest coffee chain in the world will be able to make inroads in a country steeped in coffee culture, but it is a step…
May 04, 2019
The best whiskies for 2019 have been announced
Cheers to some of the best whiskies in the world! It’s May and amongst the many celebrations that we have lined up, this one is the one we look forward to most. World Whisky Day, which falls on every third…
May 02, 2019
Whisky hour: SMWS Cask No 7.179: Opens Like A Flower
It starts off on a sweet note but leaves a lingering, spicy bite. The first thing of the Scotch Malt Whisky Society Malaysia (SMWS) bottle that will catch your eye is the very descriptive name of the spirit within. With…
Apr 29, 2019
10 things you may not know about bubble milk tea
We cover the basics and more fun trivia to know and impress your mates the next time you’re in line at your favourite joint. The bubble milk tea craze that has picked up again after it first took Malaysia…
Apr 17, 2019
5 things that set Delamotte champagne apart from its counterparts
It may be underrated, but we think it should be your tipple of choice. Think of champagne and glimpses of romance, celebration and luxury come to mind. A cold flute of Delamotte champagne embodies exactly that with its well-balanced, slightly…