“And God said, “Let there be vodka!” And He saw that it was good. Then God said, “Let there be light!” And then He said, “Whoa – too much light.” — Anonymous
After opening Sago House in the times of pandemic, owners Jay Gray, Desiree Jane Silva and George Abishek decided to introduce their own NFTs to commemorate their first years menu. What does this mean, how you can buy these NFTs and what benefits do they give? Let’s find out more as we speak to Jay Gray. Continue reading
The recent Asia’s 50 Best Bars 2022 saw something quite spectacular, agave-centric bar COA from Hong Kong winning for the second year consecutively. We speak to Jay Khan about this second win and also to find out a bit about newly opened COA Shanghai. Continue reading
Royal Salute is known as one of the best blended whiskies in the world, created using 31 malts and grain whiskies. With their current collaboration with Richard Quinn creating two bespoke designs for the celebration, we speak to Sandy Hylsop, Director of Blending at Royal Salute. Continue reading
Vermouth is one of those highly used ingredients yet not many people know what makes a vermouth a vermouth, or what sets it apart from other types of alcohol. In conjunction with World Vermouth Day, we speak to Cucielo Vermouth Brand Digital Associate Murray Anderson to find out more. Continue reading
Jann located within Four Points by Sheraton Kuala Lumpur, Chinatown, is a hotel that pays homage to the colonial days and the hustle and bustle of Chinatown. Beautifully designed with its jade wrap-around bar, the beautifully tiled bar takes inspiration from the food and drinks that bring Chinatown to life. We speak to Assistant Manager Darwin Ng to learn more about the bar. Continue reading
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
There are many reasons to visit Hong Kong, and one of the best event of the year is the Hong Kong Wine And Dine Festival, highlighting the best of eats and drinks from restaurants and bars across the city. In conjunction with the Hong Kong Wine And Dine Festival 2021, we speak to Agung Prabowo, owner of world renown Penicillin Bar about winning Most Sustainable Bar at the Asia’s 50 Best Bars 2021. Continue reading
Tamnavulin Speyside whisky has for the first time reached Malaysian shores, with its iconic rich and smooth finish. This whisky however, is quite light on the palate, yet both with a sweet aroma but extremely easy to drink, and honestly,… Continue reading
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
Kuala Lumpur is not short of good bartenders, and this is no exception at W Kuala Lumpur. The bar at WET Deck is currently headed by Liquid Manager Siew Han Jun who comes off as very humble yet knowledgeable. We speak to him to learn more about the bar as well as their Tanqueray Cocktail Kit that you can purchase for your home. Continue reading