The house has created 41 Blanc vintages since 1921, through what oenologist Nick Lane calls ‘true acts of singular creation’. When oenologist Nick Lane says wine found him, we believe him. After years of honing his craft at Cloudy Bay and…
Apr 10, 2018
Inside La Cité du Vin – the Disneyland equivalent for wine aficionados
Instead of Mickey Mouse and friends, guests can interact with actors portraying Churchill, Voltaire, Napoleon, and other historical figures. Imagine the themed sections, simulated boat rides, multi-sensorial journeys and amazing spectacles you’d expect from Disneyland; now add wine into the…
Mar 31, 2018
5 must-visit whisky bars in town for a solid peg
Take a journey through the highlands of Scotland and powerhouse distilleries of Japan at these KL/PJ whisky bars. You can walk into any old bar and get a whisky. But whether its scotch, bourbon, single malt or blended, there’s something…
Mar 08, 2018
It’s now or never: Bon Jovi and his son launched a rosé wine and it’s selling fast
It’s My Life and I’m making a bottle of rosé wine. No, it’s not called Bed of Roses. Two years ago, Jon Bon Jovi and his son, Jesse Bongiovi, were out enjoying a bottle in the Hamptons joking about how…
Feb 27, 2018
Jane Walker is the female scotch icon stepping in for Johnnie this March
Only 25,000 bottles will be manufactured under the Jane Walker Edition, just in time to toast to International Women’s Day. You’ve met Johnnie. Now, tip your hat to Jane. For the first time in whisky history, a female silhouette has…
Feb 26, 2018
5 reasons you should upgrade to craft beer
German beer is great, but don’t you thirst for something different? Most bars start out with a group of people who want an ideal spot to drink together. That’s certainly the story of the cousins behind Taps Beer Bar. Coming from…
Feb 04, 2018
Whisky Hour: Dewar’s 15 Year Old – The Monarch
The Monarch is made for those who have grown up with Dewar’s whiskies and are now looking for something to further mature their palates into. The oldest blender of scotch whisky in the world – and which today continues to…
Jan 17, 2018
3 cognac craftsmanship mysteries unveiled at Hennessy Declassified
Here’s what we discovered about Hennessy’s distillation and selection process, through a unique sensorial journey comprising valleys, barrels, tasting rooms, and one fine master blend. Vineyards and cellars of Cognac came alive at Platinum Park for Hennessy Declassified, an immersive…
Jan 16, 2018
Kirin Ichiban takes you on a winter journey through Japan at The Table
Grill, seafood, hot pot or fusion? No matter your preferred Japanese cuisine, seasonal flavours await at The Table, Isetan with a glass of cold Kirin Ichiban beer. Good beer deserves good food to go with it. This thought comes to…
Dec 28, 2017
3 easy cocktail recipes to get your party on
Whisky, vodka, or gin? No matter your poison, we’ve got the easy fix for cocktail situations during that house party. Don’t blink – you might just miss New Year weekend! For those of you kicking back at home with friends,…