So together we can raise our glasses to a great 2018. What a year it’s been for us here at FirstClasse, from the amazing people we got to work with to the delicious foods we got to try and beautiful…
Dec 13, 2017
At RM2.3k per pound, this is the world’s most expensive coffee
We were among only 50 people in Malaysia to have a taste of the 601 Experience, named after the auction price of the Esmeralda Geisha Canas Verdes Natural. Here’s what we learnt. You may have heard of a certain type…
Dec 11, 2017
It’s Our First Christmas: Win decanter, tumblers and hip flask from Royal Selangor Bar collection
Inject sophistication into your personal bar (or that of a loved one) with these pewter pieces that will make the liquor lover’s Christmas. It’s our first Christmas here at FirstClasse and we’re celebrating with a series of gifts for you…
Nov 21, 2017
A rum specially crafted for cigars has reached our shores
Intensely aromatic with hints of tobacco and wood, Havana Club Unión elegantly melds Cuba’s greatest imports in one perfect pairing experience. Rum and cigars are two of Cuba’s most famous and celebrated exports. What do you get when you combine…
Nov 20, 2017
5 things we learnt about rum from KL’s resident expert Joshua Ivanovic
JungleBird’s director-bartender represented the region at the 2017 Angostura Global Cocktail Challenge final. Here, he talks rum history, growth, and appreciation. Earlier this month, Joshua Ivanovic of JungleBird took top spot in the regional leg of Angostura Global Cocktail Challenge…
Nov 15, 2017
Opulence Revealed: Getting to know the Rémy Martin XO
They say to understand someone, you need to know their history – and the same applies with cognac, especially one as deeply-rooted as the Rémy Martin XO. As part of its raison d’être to extend a deeper understanding and appreciation…
Nov 08, 2017
James Suckling returns to Thailand for Great Wines of Italy Asia tour this December
The tour will be kicking off in Beijing on 5th December, before continuing to Hong Kong on 7th December and wrapping up at the Grand Hyatt Erawan hotel in Bangkok on 8th December. Having tasted over 16,000 wines and hosted…
Nov 02, 2017
How Chef Ryan Clift brought out the best of Hennessy cognac
Bringing a taste of his avant-garde farm-to-table style, Chef Ryan highlighted the versatility of Hennessy X.O and V.S.O.P with this colourful menu. From October 26 to 29, Chef Ryan Clift (from Singapore’s Tippling Club) took over St. Regis KL’s The…
Nov 02, 2017
Here are 3 ways to #BeCurious with Martell at H.O.M.E.
Take your cognac discovery to the next level with puzzles, workshops, food and more at Bukit Kiara Equestrian & Country Resort, this 6 to 11 November. Bonus: Win passes to an exclusive mentoring workshop! Curiosity is Martell’s mantra when it…
Oct 26, 2017
Videos: Get your spook on with these Halloween cocktails
Hyde at 53M and Skullduggery show us how it’s done with their special concoctions for the occasion. Pumpkin and bitters make everything better! Would you look at that – October is almost eerily flying towards its tail end, which means…