Last week the well-known association for malt lovers, the Scotch Malt Whisky Society was launched in Mumbai. The SMWS was set up in 1983 and now operates in 19 countries with over 26,000 malt-loving members. Ashwin Deo (founder of Turning…
(Read the article at Luxpresso.com here) A few months ago Singapore saw the opening of the Quaich Bar at Resorts World Sentosa. The two-storey bar is spread over 8,000 square feet and has the title of ‘Asia’s Largest Whisky Bar’…
Boomtown, they call it. In Shanghai skyscrapers seem to erect themselves at a ‘blink-and-you’ll- miss-it’ speed. Yet, there’s a charm to China’s economic hub that isn’t easy to come by in a buzzing metropolis. It may be the city of the future, but it really is…
For years, many novice drinkers believed that the drier the wine, the more refined, elegant and worthy of praise it was. In truth, however, sweet wines encompass a huge category of their own and exhibit a complexity that deserves every bit as…
A quick round up of what you need to know about the 3rd Kala Ghoda Wine Festival. When: Friday & Saturday – 8th and 9th February, 2013 What time: 2.00 pm to 10.00 pm Where: Royal Oaks Banquets, K. Dubash Marg,…
One from the TAJ CITY GUIDE Mumbai. A guide to the watering holes in Mumbai. (Click on the image to read)
It’s Day 2 of the #WinWolftrap Contest and that means another chance to win a bottle of the The Wolftrap. The Wolftrap is a premium wine from South Africa made at the Boekenhoutskloof Winery. Well-regarded in the wine world, it…
If you live in Mumbai and enjoy wine, you’re going to love this new online store – The Wine Kart. Created by Wine Park which imports great wines to India, this new website makes wine shopping/gifting quick and convenient, with…
The fourth edition of the Mumbai Wine Fest was held at Radio Club on the 5th and 6th of January. As far as ambiance goes, this wine fair on the pier takes the cake every year. When I entered late…
New Year’s Eve – the end of one year and the optimism that the next will outdo all that has come before. My 2013 began by popping open a very special bottle of Champagne that was gifted to me on…
A new flavoured vodka was launched in Mumbai earlier this month – Smirnoff Espresso. I haven’t had a chance to taste it yet, but from what I’ve heard, most vodka drinkers have loved it. According to the brand, “Smirnoff Espresso…
The Prohibition of alcohol in America during the 1920s gave birth to some great concoctions. A few of these have stood the test of time and make a frequent appearance on cocktail lists across the world. Here’s one Prohibition cocktail…
A new winery is all set to enter the Indian wine market – Krsma Estates. Owned by Krishna and Uma Chigurupati, the winery is based about 70 kms out of Hampi, near Hospet reservoir. A long-cherished dream of the Hyderabad-based…
Riedel Crystal, the 250 year old European brand credited with revolutionizing wine specific glassware, has launched a new decanter. Christened the ‘Cobra Verde’, the new launch celebrates the 55th anniversary of the opening of the Riedel headquarters in Kufstein, Austria,…
Delightfully refreshing and full of juicy fruit aromas, the Metaxa Sunshine unites the sunny smoothness of Metaxa with the rich colour and tangy flavour of pomegranate juice for a taste as light and carefree as a Greek summer day. A…