The Zest Is Yet To Come: Krug Ambassade James Won

Krug x Lemon - Guests Toasting | James Won | ShinLabo | Krug Ambassade | Food For Thought

James Won is a Krug Ambassade, one of the few who have been chosen globally to showcase the complexity and uniqueness of the Krug champagnes. Currently housed at Shin’Labo, his flagship “transcendental dining”,  we speak to him to find out how he has approached this year’s Krug selected ingredient… the lemon. Continue reading

Shanghai Botanicals: Rio Liu of Peddler’s Gin

Peddlers - with barman | Peddler's Gin | Food For Thought

Peddler’s Gin has officially reached Malaysian shores with the launch of its Chinese botanical gin. With ingredients such as buddha’s hand, Sichuan peppers, angelica and lotus flower, the Shanghai made gin is perfect for cocktails that appreciate that citrus high notes, or simple as a gin and tonic with a slice of lemon. We speak to co-founder Rio Liu about the Chinese botanical gin. Continue reading

Colombian Rum: Diego Quintero Jaramillo of Dictador Rum

Dictador XO Insolent | Dictador Rum | Food For Thought

Dictador rum has finally reached the Malaysian shores, with 4 expressions including their Fine and Rare which blurs the rum categories. This Colombian distillery not only produces rum to boot, but also their own style of gin. We speak to Diego Quintero Jaramillo, Asia-Pacific Sales Director to find out what is so unique about this rum. Continue reading

A World Of Flavour with Stuart Fear of Benriach

Stuart Fear, Brown Forman Brand Ambassador Asia | Food For Thought

The Benriach Distillery, known for its Speyside style, has released new flavour forward expressions. These bottles are artistically crafted by Master Blender Dr. Rachel Barrie and her team, which highlights the orchard fruits in their flavour, with surprising notes of sweet, smoky and oaky. We speak to Stuart Fear, Brand Ambassador of Brown Forman for Asia to find out more about the new releases. Continue reading