Video: Bubblies for the festive season
I love my bubblies and their uncanny knack for disappearing from my glass so quickly. There’s just something about sparkling wine, don’t you think? The minute you say bubbly you think celebration. And with a slew of festivities approaching –…
Delhi’s Top Sommeliers
One of the great things about wine is that there’s always more to learn, and even more to taste. A good way to embark on this journey is to try different wines as and when the opportunity presents itself. And when there…
VIDEO: 5 ESSENTIALS FOR YOUR WINE VOCAB
Tannins, Vintage, Terroir, Rosé, and Varietal – 5 words that should be part of your wine vocabulary. Learn how to use them in two and a half minutes. And leave me suggestions for other words you are curious about.
VIDEO: 4 steps to tasting wine like a pro
Being in a room surrounded by wine snobs can be intimidating. The first step to tasting like a pro is looking the part. Here are 4 simple steps that’ll get you there.
Suntory, Ardbeg, and Space-aged whisky
Space-aged whisky – how’s that for a new malt trend! Suntory, owner of the famous Japanese malts Hibiki and Yamazaki has just announced that it will send its whisky to the International Space Station in an attempt to understand how whisky ages…
VIDEO: Top Bourbon facts in under 2 minutes
From tapping away at my keyboard to being in front of the camera, the medium may change but the message remains the same. Here’s to new adventures. Watch it and leave me a comment, I’d love to know what you…
Contest Alert: #MyDevaux Champagne
I’m not one for diamonds and chocolate but Champagne I can rarely say no to. Champagne has been in the news a lot over the last few days. The region was recently confirmed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Now…
Wet, Dry, or Dirty: What’s your Martini?
The Martini is perhaps the most iconic cocktail in the world, and though it might look like a dainty drink, don’t be fooled; it certainly isn’t for the faint hearted. It has over 40 per cent hard spirit, and it will have you…
4 Gems on my Gin Shelf
You’ve probably guessed by now that I have a soft spot for gin. I’ve already given you a Gin101 of sorts in The Gin Diaries explaining juniper, botanicals and the styles of gin. So on #WorldGinDay, here’s a little peek…
5 Questions about Bourbon, Answered
Today is National Bourbon Day and though I am halfway around the world, in my books, any reason to celebrate is a good one. Before you raise your glasses, here are some things you absolutely must know about the American whiskey….
Should Feni be India’s heritage spirit?
China has its baijiu, Mexico its tequila, Japan its sake, Greece its ouzo…but what is India’s famous heritage spirit? It’s strange that in a country as large as ours we haven’t promoted any native spirits yet. Of course, it’s a…
The Cashew Trail @ Park Hyatt, Goa
It’s always nice to receive an invite for an event that’s in Goa. So, last month when I was called to attend The Cashew Trail, at the Park Hyatt Resort & Spa, Goa there was no hesitation at all. The Cashew Trail…
First Look: Perch Wine & Coffee Bar, Khan Market
It seems like everyone’s always hankering for either their coffee or wine fix. Luckily Perch in Khan Market takes care of both those yearnings. Conceptualised and executed by Vaibhav Singh, this new wine and coffee bar is slated to open in the…
The Bluffer’s Guide to Gin
G for Juniper: At the base of it all, gin is a spirit distilled from grain – usually wheat, rye or barley. But what really makes a difference is the juniper berries. The base spirit is redistilled with these berries…
5 truths about professional wine tasting
Earlier this month, I completed my third run at the international wine competition Concours Mondial de Bruxelles (CMB 2015). If you’ve been with me on this Gigglewater journey for a while you’ve probably read about the nerves on my first…