? Malt: Paul John Christmas Edition 2019
A limited edition seasonal release from the Paul John Indian Single Malt distillery, this one is all about that ‘Christmas Spirit’. An ideal malt for under the tree ?, or better yet, shared by the tree.?
Inside look: Judging an int’l wine competition
This is for all those who believe that I have a cushy job. Well, I do, but it comes with its own share of responsibilities. Judging wines blind for a competition is quiet a task and has one main fear at…
TOP PICKS FOR YOUR WHISKY SHELF #INTERNATIONALWHISKYDAY
For International Whisky Day, I’ve done the research (hic!) and picked a range of whiskies to stock your home bar with. From the fun to the fancy, the pocket-friendly to the precious, the casual to the complex – there’s a…
WHITE WALKER: Johnnie Walker X Game of Thrones whisky
Unveiling the exciting new Game of Thrones -themed limited edition Scotch whisky from Johnnie Walker – WHITE WALKER. ❄️ The ice reveals a secret. Watch the video for the review and the reveal.
Indian craft gins: The lowdown
The new wave of Indian craft gins has begun. With three made-in-India gins making their way across the country and a few more in the pipeline there’s much to be excited about. Here’s what to know about the top 3.
A single malt from a blended whisky giant?
Reviewing the latest single malt whisky in my collection: Ballantine’s Glenburgie 15. A unique single malt whisky from a distillery known for its blended scotch. But how does it match up?
World Whisky Day Line-up
For World Whisky Day I’m taking you through part of my whisky stash. As you might imagine, I have a (more than) fair share of options. For the sake of brevity, I’ve chosen ones that are available in India (which is…
The Tonic Trials
The 80:20 principle states that 80% of our efforts often go into things that only account for 20% of the results. While the ratio might be off a bit, it definitely holds true with our mixed drinks too, especially with…
Glenfiddich Experiments: IPA Cask & Project XX
It’s not easy to innovate given the many strict regulations of Scotch whisky production. Which is part of the reason why Glenfiddich’s new ‘Experimental Series’ is so intriguing. The brand launched this series in September 2016 and the plan is to launch 10 unique…
HOMEGROWN INDIAN TONIC: SVAMI
It’s no surprise that the enthusiasm around gin lately has led to renewed interest in tonic. The GinTo craze has us all paying more attention to this mixer to find the perfect ‘T’ for our ‘G’. Yes, India’s late to…
Australian McGuigan Wines X Gigglewater
Curated an elegant, cosy evening with McGuigan Wines. Based out of Hunter Valley in Australia, McGuigan is among the world’s most awarded wineries including ‘International Winemaker of the Year’ an unprecedented 4 times. The Black Label Shiraz (the most selling…
The Balvenie Craftsmen’s Dinner
An elegant evening exploring the art of craftsmanship at Famous Studios in Mumbai. We began with a conversation around the craft of filmmaking between Director Ram Madhvani and Ad Guru Swapan Seth. Following this, I introduced guests to the prestigious single…
Launch of Chimay & Delirium Belgian Beers
If you’ve been following Gigglewater, you know my love for beer. And if it’s Belgian, that much better. Which is why I was so happy and proud to have played a part in welcoming iconic Belgian brews – Chimay and…
White Rhino X Gigglewater
(EDITION I) I’m always excited to share the idea of craft and quality beer with those around. So, on behalf of White Rhino I put together an evening for my favourite bartenders in the city could spend time on the other…
CMO Dinner with The Macallan
Hosted an intimate introduction to The Macallan at The Marketing Society’s ‘CMO to CEO’ dinner in Mumbai. Questions and opinions from this well-traveled, illustrious group made for an engaging chat on all things single malt, scotch and The Macallan. Finished with a tasting of…