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…
Aug 14, 2018
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…
Aug 07, 2018
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…
Aug 03, 2018
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…
Jul 31, 2018
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…
Jul 30, 2018
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…
Jul 26, 2018
5 simple steps to your own personalised gin cocktail
Armed with The Botanist Islay Dry Gin at a small farm, it would take an amateur forager 15 minutes. Step 1: Look around you Though geographically unique, Malaysia and Islay have the similarity of rich local fauna; Malaysia with its…
Jul 16, 2018
Whisky Hour: The Balvenie DoubleWood 17
The DoubleWood 17 is every bit the testament to the technique that gave it its name – the consecutive maturation process in two different wood casks for depth and fullness of flavour. Too many whiskies strive to be smooth yet…
Jul 10, 2018
Balance in elegance defines Martell’s new MVSOP Red Barrels
Its name is the first key indicator to how different the new expression is – it is derived from the full ageing process of the eaux de vie in only red barrels. For over 300 years, Martell’s VSOP has been…
May 30, 2018
Happy Hour: Enjoy drinks and bites for only RM15++ at Brasserie Fritz
Now you can have your pick-me-up, tame your growling tummy and calm your work and traffic woes at the same time, for only RM15++. It has been a long day at work and it’s only the start of the week.…