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There’s a new Glen in town

There’s a new Glen in town

March 8, 2017 · by Karina · in Delhi, Events, Mumbai, Whisky

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…

Nine Gems at Fratelli's 'Taste of the World'

Nine Gems at Fratelli’s ‘Taste of the World’

January 31, 2017 · by Karina · in Delhi, Events, Wine

Apart from being one of the most bankable wine producers in India, Fratelli also runs an import arm which brings in wines from around the world. Their annual ‘Taste of the World’ event introduces trade-folk to the latest in their portfolio….

The Hunt for India's Best Sommelier

The Hunt for India’s Best Sommelier

October 26, 2016 · by Karina · in Delhi, Events, Wine

When sommelier Magandeep Singh started working with wine in India, he was sometimes mistaken for being Somalian. Cut to 12 years later and now when he introduces himself as a professional wine taster, the response often is ‘Oh! You’re a Sommelier.’…

Revisiting the Concours Mondial de Bruxelles

Revisiting the Concours Mondial de Bruxelles

July 18, 2014 · by Karina · in Events, Wine

This year marked my second appearance at the reputed international wine competition – Concours Mondial de Bruxelles. (Read all about the jitters I felt and my experience at the 2013 edition here and here) One of the largest competitions of…

Blind tasting the Wines of India

Blind tasting the Wines of India

October 15, 2013 · by Karina · in Events, Wine

Recently The Westin Pune Koregaon Park organised a wine event called Wines of India. The purpose was to bring together, on a common platform, all the Indian wineries and to blind taste their wines. 11 wineries – Sula, Grover Zampa,…

Oz Beer Master Class

Oz Beer Master Class

August 31, 2013 · by Karina · in Beer, Reviews

Good beer should not be hard to find. In India, however, good beer is a luxury. So when there’s a beer event with craft brews, no effort is too great to make sure I’m there, even if it means flying…

Looking back at CMB 2013

Looking back at CMB 2013

August 24, 2013 · by Karina · in Wine

It’s been a while since I got back from jurying at the Concours Mondial de Bruxelles 2013 in Bratislava, Slovakia. Reading my last post about CMB (read here) I’m reminded once again about all the jitters I felt before the competition. …

Scotch Malt Whisky Society launch in India

Scotch Malt Whisky Society launch in India

March 19, 2013 · by Karina · in Events, In the news, Interview, Mumbai, Single Malt

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…

Mumbai Wine Fest 2013 Round up

Mumbai Wine Fest 2013 Round up

January 8, 2013 · by Karina · in Events, In the news, Mumbai, Wine

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…

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