It’s that time of the year again when the dry fruits and silver bowls come rolling in. I’ve been gifted enough almonds and raisins to last a lifetime. It really wouldn’t hurt to switch up our gifts a little. So…
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…
The story of the India Pale Ale (IPA) begins during Colonial India when there was a demand for beer by the Brits living here. But the long sea voyage in the days of yore was unforgiving, particularly to the pale…
A bright new addition to our beer shelves. HAPPY is a larger under the brand Thirsty. Thought up in India and brewed in Europe, here’s all you need to know about these funky cans. Also, stayed tuned for the 330ml…
‘What wine can I buy to drink at home? Nothing too expensive’, ‘I’m going to a party, tell me a wine I can carry?’, ‘It’s a friend’s birthday, he likes reds, what wine can I buy him?’ … these, and umpteen…
Bira 91, the quirky Indian beer brand with its primate logo, has set tongues wagging again. Love it or hate it you can’t deny that Bira has disrupted the status quo of bottled beers in India. Recently, the brand has…
Here’s what’s in store on the Indian gin-scape. As fascinating histories go, few spirits can hold a candle to Gin. The Dorian Gray of the beverage world has had quite the murky past, with monikers like ‘Mother’s Ruin’ and ‘Poor-man’s tipple’. Bootlegging,…
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…
I feel like I’ve been gushing about the Indian craft beer scene a lot lately. But I’ve had good reason, and now here’s another. We’ve just had our first legit Indian craft beer competition! Here’s how it went down. The…
Beer bashes are best in summer. Which is why this contest has me excited. Here’s a great (and easy) chance to host a party with beer sponsored by Witlinger. Watch the video for a quick look at the homegrown Witlinger beer and…
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 just something about pouring your own mug of draught beer which makes it that much better to drink. Perhaps not the first few times – no one wants a mug of froth after all – but once you know…
So the way things are going (quasi-Prohibition?) our bars might soon be relegated to our living rooms. Good thing at least there are some unusual, lesser-known beer options out there for when we need to stock up. In this…
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…
Even while some Indian wineries are still working towards understanding viticulture and perfecting their winemaking, there are others that are experimenting with grapes, vinification styles, and techniques. It isn’t about creating the most iconic wine, that’s something only time will…