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Scout for this whisky on your next trip abroad

Scout for this whisky on your next trip abroad

November 24, 2015 · by Karina · in Delhi, In the news, Reviews, Single Malt, Universal Spirits, Whisky

If you like your single malt then you’ve probably heard of Amrut by now. The Indian whisky brand shot into the limelight a few years ago when Jim Murray, author of The Whisky Bible rated it the ‘third finest whisky…

VIDEO: 4 steps to tasting wine like a pro

VIDEO: 4 steps to tasting wine like a pro

August 8, 2015 · by Karina · in In the news

Being in a room surrounded by wine snobs can be intimidating. The first step to tasting like a pro is looking the part. Here are 4 simple steps that’ll get you there.

Suntory, Ardbeg, and Space-aged whisky

Suntory, Ardbeg, and Space-aged whisky

August 1, 2015 · by Karina · in In the news, Single Malt, Universal Spirits, Whisky

Space-aged whisky – how’s that for a new malt trend! Suntory, owner of the famous Japanese malts Hibiki and Yamazaki has just announced that it will send its whisky to the International Space Station in an attempt to understand how whisky ages…

VIDEO: Top Bourbon facts in under 2 minutes

VIDEO: Top Bourbon facts in under 2 minutes

July 13, 2015 · by Karina · in Delhi, In the news, Whisky

From tapping away at my keyboard to being in front of the camera, the medium may change but the message remains the same. Here’s to new adventures. Watch it and leave me a comment, I’d love to know what you…

4 Gems on my Gin Shelf

4 Gems on my Gin Shelf

June 14, 2015 · by Karina · in In the news, Reviews, Universal Spirits

You’ve probably guessed by now that I have a soft spot for gin. I’ve already given you a Gin101 of sorts in The Gin Diaries explaining juniper, botanicals and the styles of gin. So on #WorldGinDay, here’s a little peek…

Should Feni be India's heritage spirit?

Should Feni be India’s heritage spirit?

June 9, 2015 · by Karina · in Events, In the news, Universal Spirits

China has its baijiu, Mexico its tequila, Japan its sake, Greece its ouzo…but what is India’s famous heritage spirit? It’s strange that in a country as large as ours we haven’t promoted any native spirits yet. Of course, it’s a…

What are you doing this Negroni Week?

What are you doing this Negroni Week?

June 1, 2015 · by Karina · in Cocktails, Delhi, Events, In the news, Mumbai, Recipes

If you asked me for a list of my top 5 cocktails, the Negroni would be on it. There are many reasons why I love this classic Italian cocktail but perhaps the most relevant is that it is by far the…

First Look: Perch Wine & Coffee Bar, Khan Market

First Look: Perch Wine & Coffee Bar, Khan Market

June 1, 2015 · by Karina · in Delhi, In the news, Reviews, Wine

It seems like everyone’s always hankering for either their coffee or wine fix. Luckily Perch in Khan Market takes care of both those yearnings. Conceptualised and executed by Vaibhav Singh, this new wine and coffee bar is slated to open in the…

Delhi, this is what you need for your next house party

Delhi, this is what you need for your next house party

May 12, 2015 · by Karina · in Beer, Delhi, In the news

Imagine fresh beer straight out the tap and into your glass in the comfort of your home. No need for bartender tabs, just pour yourself some chilled frothy goodness. Yep, that’s the dream, and if you live in Delhi that…

Microbrew Mania in India

Microbrew Mania in India

May 9, 2015 · by Karina · in Beer, Company Profile, Delhi, In the news, Mumbai, Reviews

The funny thing about life is that nobody is happy with what they are. Street food wants to be upmarket, gastronomy desires demystification, wine craves friendliness, and beer, oh lovely beer, yearns complexity and nuance. For those of us partaking…

3 ways the new B-bar outdoes the old

3 ways the new B-bar outdoes the old

April 2, 2015 · by Karina · in Cocktails, Delhi, In the news, Reviews

There is only one thing more difficult than launching a new eatery and that is revamping an existing one, especially one which has already made itself a solid name for itself as the drink and party place in town. Well,…

New in the market: York Sparkling Cuvée Brut

New in the market: York Sparkling Cuvée Brut

November 8, 2014 · by Karina · in Delhi, In the news, Mumbai, Reviews, Wine

  There’s a new bubbly in town folks. And this one’s from York. I’ve always liked the personality of York’s wines. Clean and well-made, they convey honesty and hard work. The Gurnani brothers – Kailash (winemaker) and Ravi, run the…

Let's Talk Bourbon

Let’s Talk Bourbon

November 5, 2014 · by Karina · in Delhi, In the news, Reviews, Single Malt, Universal Spirits

‘Single Malt’ seems to be the buzz term when it comes to whisky nowadays. But how much do we really know about whiskies from around the world? Like American Bourbon for instance.  So here are a few things you really…

Tequila Day - better late than never

Tequila Day – better late than never

July 25, 2014 · by Karina · in In the news, Universal Spirits

Yesterday (24th July) was National Tequila Day (in the US). And since we don’t have too many of these in India, we usually  adopt a few. Anyway, I always seem to miss this one. But why lament today, what you…

New in the market: KRSMA Wines

New in the market: KRSMA Wines

February 19, 2014 · by Karina · in Company Profile, Events, In the news, Reviews, Wine

The Indian wine scene is agog with activity right now and each passing year sees the inauguration of a bevy of new wineries. The most recent one to impress me was KRSMA. Although not exactly a new winery, it has…

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