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…
May 03, 2017
Discovering the versatility of Italian wines with Santa Margherita
Made specially to pair with food before anything else, Italian wines never overshadow the meal nor lets itself be overshadowed. When it comes to wines, French varieties are often at the top of everyone’s minds. If you’re one of those…
May 03, 2017
Whisky Hour: The GlenDronach Allardice 18 Years Highland Single Malt
Named after the founder of GlenDronach, James Allardice, this bottle is an exceptional sherried single malt of a natural tawny colour courtesy of the finest Spanish Oloroso sherry casks. I first came across this bottle by chance a couple of years ago.…
Apr 28, 2017
How to get your hands on the only Glenlivet Winchester Collection Vintage 1966 whisky in the country
One out of the limited hundred bottles available just made its way to Malaysia and will be up for auction this May. I f you had been impressed by the list of the world’s best whiskies premiered earlier this month, get ready to…
Apr 10, 2017
Carnovsky breaks down Hennessy’s code through colours with latest V.S.O.P Privilège edition
Hennessy V.S.O.P has a new chapter, perhaps its most colourful one yet. Hennessy V.S.O.P has added another feather to its Privilège collection, this time with Milan-based artistic duo Carnovsky. The 7th in the collection, this latest collaboration melds the digital virtual…
Apr 10, 2017
The best whiskies in the world for 2017 are…
Once again, the Japanese proves to be a serious contender. Whisky is some very serious business, so much so that there is a World Whiskies Awards that curates and grades whiskies every year to rank them. Presented by UK-based Whisky Magazine and…