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…

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…

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.…

Whisky Hour: The Glenlivet 15 Year Old Single Cask Edition

Only 174 bottles were drawn from that single cask – branding it a true collector’s item for whisky enthusiasts. When it comes to single malt whiskies, there’s quite an extensive range in the market today. Single cask whiskies, on the…

Discover Martell’s multi-sensory epicurean journey at Nathalie’s Gourmet Studio

Guests can expect attention-grabbing interactions with their five senses throughout the meal. Once again, The House of Martell bids gourmands to Be Curious through a special collaboration with Chef Nathalie Arbefeuille of Nathalie’s Gourmet Studio to present a first-of-its-kind, multi-sensory…

From Japan to Scotland, here are the best whiskies of 2018

Raise a dram to the gift of the grain. World Whisky Day falls on every third Sunday of May, but if you ask us, we’d celebrate a good bottle every Sunday. Lucky for us, World Whiskies Awards has released its…

Wau Dining wants you to eat with your hands in the backroom of a bar

In an unsuspecting backroom of The Rabbit Hole in Changkat Bukit Bintang (yes, the bar) stand Wau, a nostalgically Malaysian restaurant serving up equally authentic Malaysian food. Speakeasy bars are a dime a dozen – walk into any seemingly abandoned…

Two Malaysian watering holes made it into Asia’s 50 Best Bars 2018 – here’s the full list

Are your favourite hideouts included? The list of Asia’s 50 Best Bars 2018 is finally out. There’s been a few reshuffles in the ranks, and several new additions to boot. This time, two Malaysian establishments have made the list, compared…

How to enjoy champagne like a true French

Now, we can say santé with confidence. Champagnes have long been associated with the world’s grandest occasions, but the truth is – to the French’s dismay – many of us have been drinking it the wrong way. Case in point:…

Whisky Hour: Glenmorangie Original, Nectar d’OR, and Spìos

This year’s Glenmorangie Private Edition is spicy but not smoky, having spent the last couple of years in American rye casks brought over to the Scottish Highlands. Coming from the vast valleys of Scotland, Glenmorangie whiskies finds that sweet spot…