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.
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…
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…
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…
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…
A Glenmorangie for every mood
I like patterns. I look for them in everything – words, design, nature… I especially love to look for them in my glass. Elegance – that was the pattern I found through my immersive tasting of some of Glenmorangie’s range of…
Gigglewater Live: An evening with The Balvenie
Snapshots from a recent tasting I hosted for The Balvenie in Delhi To start, I must admit I love this Speyside single malt and so this event was something I was particularly looking forward to. From its story to its branding and…
VIDEO: India’s New Single Malt – Rampur
There’s a new Indian Single Malt whisky – RAMPUR. But is it a worthy addition to your bar? Here’s all you need to know about it. The premium single malt is made at the Radico Khaitan Distillery in Rampur. The distillery…
There’s a new Glen in town
Being in the business, I first heard of Glen Grant whisky when their 10 Year Old won the title of ‘Best Single Malt Scotch: 10 Years and Under’ in Jim Murray’s Whisky Bible 2015. Then again in the 2016 and…
Fast 5: Ewan Gunn, Diageo Whisky Master
Recently Ewan Gunn, Diageo Global Whisky Master toured India to introduce a few of the company’s Scotch whiskies. Over a tasting, Gunn and I discussed the changing trends in the world of whisky: the delicate art of blending vs. the notion of drinking…
Video: Silly things people say about whisky
Two minutes to deal with just a few of the silly whisky myths floating around out there. Any others you’ve heard that you think need addressing? Special thanks to all the folk at the Pullman New Delhi Aerocity for allowing…
Coming soon: Tipples to watch for
There’s a lot happening in the booze space over the next few months. Here’s a roster of the launches that have me excited. Single malt, bitters, blue wine and loads of beer – keep an eye out because you won’t want…
Whisky Tasting in 3D
Truth be told I’m slightly bored of typical wine and whisky tastings. I’ve sat through more than my fair share. It’s usually the same information being thrown at you every time. So when I saw that famous Scotch brand Glenfiddich…