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,…
Dec 25, 2017
Happy 2018: Win a Martell Cordon Bleu Holiday Edition and Perrier-Jouet Grand Brut
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…