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.…
May 26, 2018
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…
May 24, 2018
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…
May 17, 2018
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…
May 15, 2018
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…
May 04, 2018
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…
Apr 26, 2018
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:…