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…
Oct 05, 2017
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…
Oct 04, 2017
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…
Oct 02, 2017
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…