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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

Whisky Hour: The Singleton of Glen Ord

The Singleton of Glen Ord fascinates the senses with 15, 18, and 41 Year Old variants, speaking for the accessibility of Malaysia’s favourite single malt. When it comes to whisky, global scotch whisky ambassador for The Singleton, Ervin Trykowski, assures…

Health-conscious alcohol? Introducing the Belvedere Spritz collection

Launched in conjunction with the “Be Natural” manifesto, the world’s first luxury vodka celebrates its roots by setting out what natural really means with ten tangible principles. Drinking responsibly gets a whole new definition with Belvedere Vodka’s new Spritz collection…

John Walker & Sons XR 21 Mastery: Penang play on palate

Immersed in the cultural wonder that is Khoo Kongsi, we got to sample fine Penang fare inspired and complemented by the whisky blend’s sweet smokiness. There’s a certain sense of nostalgia (of a time we never even knew) afforded by…

4 telltale signs that your booze is probably counterfeit

Boozeat shares the four Ps to look out for to avoid being a victim to counterfeit spirits. We’re all familiar with the thrill of finding a good deal. When it comes to consumables like your favourite wines and spirits however,…

First Scoop: Hennessy Very Special launch

17th August, 2017 Mantra Bar KL Hennessy Very Special Launch Party Hennessy recently unveiled its new Hennessy Very Special cognac in an exclusive launch party at Mantra Bar KL, bringing together cognac aficionados, members of the media, and party goers…