How do you show appreciation to a man with impeccable taste? With classic bottle picks and innovative accessories, of course. If you were one of those kids who could sniff out the strong waft of whisky years before your first sip,…
Jun 05, 2017
Air France takes craft cocktails to the skies
French national carrier joins forces with Ritz Paris mixologist for special La Première drinks. Colin Field from Bar Hemingway at the Ritz Paris palace hotel lends his expertise to Air France in this exclusive cocktail collaboration – the master mixologist…
Jun 04, 2017
Negroni Week: 10 things to know about the enticing red cocktail
Cocktail lovers have a special reason to choose Campari, gin and vermouth this Negroni Week – not that we need a reason. Negroni Week is upon us once again, so as bartenders around the world serve up their favourite concoctions…
Jun 01, 2017
There’s a new Oscar Wilde bar in New York if you’re feeling a little dandy for a drink
Fancy a Wilde night out complete with champagne and absinthe, both of which were steady favourites of Oscar? Stepping into Oscar Wilde on West 27th Street of Manhattan, one can’t help but notice the lavish features that present the fabric,…
May 29, 2017
This is the most expensive whisky ever sold in Malaysia
The coveted 50-year-old single malt whisky clocked a total of 28 bids, with the winning bid breaking the previous record of RM96,000. There’s an all-new record for the highest price ever paid for a single bottle of whisky. The title…
May 23, 2017
Why prosecco has officially taken over champagne and the world
It’s cheaper and doesn’t give you headaches, for starters. For the longest time, sparkling wine has found itself a regular spot in the world’s most loved celebrations. King of them all is the champagne, the effervescent golden nectar of France…
May 16, 2017
Whisky Hour: Bowmore 18 Years Single Malt Scotch Whisky
The rarest of Bowmore’s exceptional bottling, this heavily peated single malt scotch boasts massive notes of caramel and smoke before melding into nuances of chocolate with just a touch of pepper. Truth be told, I am not a big fan…
May 15, 2017
How Moët & Chandon showed the world how to celebrate its grandest occasions
The celebratory spray of champagne at the race winners’ podium and the pouring of champagne down a tower of flutes at weddings were all started by Moët & Chandon. A celebration is not a celebration if the champagne isn’t popped,…
May 11, 2017
Kavalan bags four golds at 22nd International Spirits Challenge
How befitting that the rum-aged whisky described as “deep, burnished gold like a Caribbean sunset” should win a medal of its colour. After earning a Trophy award for one of its whiskys last year, Kavalan, Taiwan’s premier whisky brand, continued its winning streak at…
May 08, 2017
Our new favourite haunt: MAZE, coffee saloon by day, gin parlour by night
Inspired as a secret hideout that invites discovery, Maze will be the first gin parlour to grace the greater Klang Valley area. M Group, the company behind CHAZE (Whisky Luxe Lounge) and LAVO (Restro Wine Atelier), recently launched their newest masterpiece, MAZE…