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HOMEGROWN INDIAN TONIC: SVAMI

HOMEGROWN INDIAN TONIC: SVAMI

January 23, 2018 · by Karina · in In the news, Mumbai, Reviews, Universal Spirits

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…

India's first Pour-Your-Own-Beer Wall is here

India’s first Pour-Your-Own-Beer Wall is here

April 9, 2017 · by Karina · in Beer, Delhi

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…

Blue Wine in India?

Blue Wine in India?

August 3, 2016 · by Karina · in Delhi, In the news, Mumbai, Wine

So the latest wine trend to do the rounds on social media is blue wine. Other than that it clearly belongs to a party sequence of a Star Trek production, what else is there to know about it? The brand everyone’s…

The Best Trimmings from Beerosphere

The Best Trimmings from Beerosphere

July 18, 2016 · by Karina · in Beer, Delhi

The Beer Cafe has become the most reliable place in any city to get a whole range of brews. Now, Rahul Singh has extended the brand to Beerosphere – a range of quirky beer and bar merchandise. There’s a whole…

Whisky Tasting in 3D

Whisky Tasting in 3D

July 4, 2016 · by Karina · in Delhi, Events, In the news, Single Malt, Whisky

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…

First Sip: Historic Munich beer now in India

First Sip: Historic Munich beer now in India

June 30, 2016 · by Karina · in Beer, Delhi, Mumbai, Reviews

If you’re ever in Munich slot in a few hours at Hofbräuhaus am Platzl, one of the oldest beer halls in the city (hic!). A historic brewery that’s an official part of the Oktoberfest, Hofbräu was founded by the Duke of Bavaria in 1589…

Good news for Gurgaon

Good news for Gurgaon

April 14, 2016 · by Karina · in Beer, Delhi, In the news, Wine

So the city has just been rechristened Gurugram. That’s not the good news. That’s terrible news and I sympathise. But if Gurugramites… Gurugramians… citizens of Gurugram (?) are looking for a silver lining to this dark cloud, this is it….

Inside the Chandon India Winery

Inside the Chandon India Winery

April 12, 2016 · by Karina · in Wine

There’s a new spot to hit up on your next trip to India’s wine country. Say hello to the Chandon India winery. You’re probably wondering what all the fuss is about considering we’ve all been drinking India-made Chandon for a few…

Bira91 soon in NYC

Bira91 soon in NYC

January 10, 2016 · by Karina · in Beer, In the news

This past year Bira91 has taken city bars by storm. The quirky branding, slick marketing, and needless to say, quality brew made it a winner right from the word go. Having an imported beer at (almost) local beer prices, certainly helped…

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…

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…

All Tapped Out!

All Tapped Out!

November 1, 2014 · by Karina · in Beer, Mumbai

Tomorrow (November 2nd) I hope all roads in Mumbai lead to Wodehouse Gymkhana which will host Tapped. If you don’t know what Tapped is or haven’t planned on visiting, shame on you. Tapped is Mumbai’s first craft beer festival. A…

New in the market: Myra Reserve Wines

New in the market: Myra Reserve Wines

September 19, 2014 · by Karina · in Mumbai, Reviews, Wine

It is always a treat to taste a wine for the first time. (Well, almost always.) There is suspense, apprehensions, expectations, and most of all, curiosity. I must admit that I’ve had my share of times when tasting Indian wines…

Nocturne: The Party Champagne

Nocturne: The Party Champagne

March 13, 2014 · by Karina · in Reviews, Wine

I’m not one for flowers, chocolates, or diamonds, but Champagne I can rarely say no to. Okay, make that never. So despite being slightly under the weather, I headed to the JW Marriott Aerocity in New Delhi for an evening…

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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