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…
Oct 24, 2017
Watch: How to customise your fine cognac experience
Cellar master Baptiste Loiseau shares three ways to enjoy Rémy Martin XO and VSOP Cognac Fine Champagne. Baptiste Loiseau may not look like your typical cellar master at first glance, but don’t let that deceive you. As the youngest ever of…
Oct 17, 2017
Cloudy Bay’s 2017 Sauvignon Blanc is made for lovers of Thai food
The most interesting of its notes is that of unmistakable kaffir lime, supported by ripe nectarin-like grapefruit. Asia may be the best-selling market for cognac but wine is slowly but surely inching its way into securing as big a piece…
Oct 17, 2017
How to appreciate a RM27,000 bottle of cognac
Louis XIII Cognac Grande Champagne’s legacy is defined by transmission over time. Here’s what we discovered in Baptiste Loiseau’s masterclass. The transmission of knowledge and finest eaux-de-vie defines the legacy of the special Louis XIII, in which time is of…
Oct 06, 2017
Announced: 50 best bars in the world this year
London and New York hotspots take the cake, but fret not – Asia’s best also makes the list. What makes a good bar? Is it the bartender, specialty, or theme? The top 10 of World’s 50 Best Bars 2017 may…