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…
Jul 05, 2019
First Scoop: Moët & Chandon Grand Day 2019
22nd June, 2019 W Kuala Lumpur Moet & Chandon Grand Day 2019 (swipe left for more) Moët & Chandon proudly celebrated its annual Moët & Chandon Grand Day recently, highlighted by a worldwide toast to the 150th anniversary of the…
Jul 05, 2019
Marc Boissonnet reveals Hennessy’s secret to longevity
From grapes grown in Cognac vineyards to oak barrels from a private forest, the tale of Hennessy’s ever-growing appeal is rooted in consistency. Marc Boissonnet is a man of many interests – a cocktail of interests, he might say. Besides…
Jun 16, 2019
Whisky Hour: The Glenlivet 18 Year Old Single Cask Edition
Set to be a coveted collectors’ item, there are only 276 bottles of this definitive Speyside Single Malt available. Keeping up its tradition for creating definitive Speyside Single Malts, The Glenlivet presented its 18 Year Old Single Cask Edition (Cask 8032)…
Jun 14, 2019
5 points for the perfect negroni
Make sure to stir the drink long enough for the right amount of water in your Negroni. Campari, Italy’s iconic red apéritif, and Imbibe Magazine have allied once again for the seventh year to showcase Negroni Week 2019. Joining other…
Jun 05, 2019
A 50-year-old Yamakazi bottle sets the record for the most expensive Japanese whisky
It was recently sold at an auction for a whopping US$430,000. Rare whiskies are always the pot of gold for whisky connoisseurs. It is hardly surprising that some of them are more than willing to drop the big bucks for…