For centuries distillers around the world have been producing the water of life, aka whisky, to mesmerize the sophisticated yet classy soul. Japanese whisky has been into existence since early 1920s when Yamazaki distillery was established near Kyoto in Japan. Modelled on the Scottish whiskies, Japanese whiskies are produced much in the same manner even…
In light of the number of Covid-19 infected persons surpassing 1 million globally, the Hong Kong government has enforced a 2 week long closure of around 1200 pubs & bars starting from 03 April 2020. This has been done to strengthen the social distancing rules. While all this has to be taken in the right…
Wine – the heady culmination of fermentation of grapes – is nothing less than sunshine mixed with water, as per Galileo Galilei. Amid the crisis of Covid-19 when everything is facing the brunt of lockdown, home storage of your wine is something that needs due attention, notwithstanding the shutdown of liquor shops. How to Store…
Whether it is an occasional nightcap or cocktail party, or ending up with bottles of this or that on your anniversary, storing liquor can be bit of a challenge if you are unaware how to store different kind of alcohol at home. After all, you need your bottles to last long! So it is only…
Ichiro’s malt whiskey is something of a cult phenomenon. A rare vintage, the Ichiro malt whiskey is a collector’s item all over the world. Of all the bottles, Ichiro’s malt card series is perhaps the most coveted of all among its connoisseurs. The Joker Monochrome This single malt whiskey comes from the Hanyu distillery situated…
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This is the season to treat yourself and others to some thoughtful gifts, delicious Diwali Indian sweets and some fantastic holiday liquor! Whether you are settling in for a classic movie night or setting up a fabulous card-party or simply guzzling some festive booze, these great drinks are an absolute delight! Whether you want a…
Whisky is a universal business and scotch is exported around the world in enormous volumes. Interestingly, the number of countries who now distil their own whisky is enlarging considerably. Ireland, America and Japan rule supreme when it comes to whisky making, however, in the recent years there have been a host of start-ups whose whisky…
Alcohol, citrus and sugar – amalgamate flawlessly in the Whiskey Sour! Put in a twirl to any one of the three components, and you have your very own, personal spin on the classic! The Whiskey Sour – A Classic that Inspires! Exceedingly sour, this drink is sure to electrify your palate and polish it clean!…
Less than a 100-years old and having just a few distilleries, Japanese whisky has progressed and blossomed at an exceedingly fast pace, developed its own inimitable style and has earned fabulous accolades as well. Japanese whisky has been manufactured for practically a century now; however, it was only when the Yamazaki Single Malt Sherry Cask…