On display: Louis XIII Le Mathusalem, largest cognac decanter ever made

This 6-litre Baccarat crystal decanter is going for RM 318,000. You may have tasted Louis XIII cognac, but you’ve never seen it like this before. Louis XIII Le Mathusalem (named after the oldest man to live) is a 6-litre crystal…

Chef Sherson Lian is all set to Reward the Curious with Martell

The celebrity chef shares what went into curating a four-season canapés menu that highlights distinct flavours of Martell cognac and Chivas whisky. Curiosity always played a part in Chef Sherson Lian’s culinary journey. Starting out in his mother’s restaurant, this…

How Cheval des Andes brought Bordeaux wine-making to Argentinian soil

How do you grow wine where there are 300 sunny days in a year? Winemaker Gérald Gabillet may offer some hints with a bottling, or three. Bordeaux winemaker Gérald Gabillet came to Argentina on a mission. It was one born…

5 bars to drink to magnificent views of KL’s skyline

From rooftop establishments to poolside hangouts, here are five bars in town on our must-visit list for great booze with a side of KL’s skyline. Another week, another new bar to visit in the bustling city of Kuala Lumpur. Or…

Pacific Standard Bar puts a modern Malaysian spin on old Hollywood

Its quiet, lofty charm is held together by a theme that’s as easy on the eyes as it is the palate. (swipe left) You may well have heard of Pacific Standard Bar by now; perhaps even walked the wooden floor…

Chivas partners with Manchester United to show how #BlendedisBetter

Both global brands announced their three-year partnership ahead of the new football season, days before the Red Devils played their first game against Leicester last Friday. Antonio Valencia, Chris Smalling and Sergio Romero take position. They’ve got their eyes on…

Think you know whisky? The Glenlivet Code is about to put that to the test

Whisky lovers are left to decipher The Glenlivet Code using only nose, palate, and a compendium of single-malt memories. A post shared by FirstClasse (@firstclassemalaysia) on Aug 1, 2018 at 7:57am PDT Single malt whiskies have a way of drawing…

Boozeat wants to make it even easier to get good liquor at your doorstep

Now better fueled by digital marketing, Boozeat is looking out for all players in the game with free delivery and analysis-based action plans. After the 2018 elections, liquor delivery service Boozeat noticed an interesting trend. While Malaysians preferred to drink…

The London No 1 Gin takes residence at Mandarin Oriental KL all this August

To really peel back the notes of the spirit, we tried it mixed as 3 different specialty cocktails, available only at MO Bar. If you’re a gin aficionado, you’ll be familiar with the bluish hue of the London No 1…

Game of Thrones Single Malt whiskies will keep you warm this winter

Eight new GoT-themed labels are coming this autumn, named after the Night’s Watch and seven Great Houses of the Seven Kingdoms. That’s right, Diageo is marking its territory in the HBO fantasy land with new Game of Thrones Single Malt…