A Conscientious Cuppa

YOU shouldn't start your morning with your conscience being tortured by a combination of guilt and caffeine. That cuppa has to be clear so that it clears your head and ready...
Raffles Hotel

No Shortage Of Tipples At Raffles

WHILE many stand at the entrance of The Raffles Singapore and wonder what’s changed, it must be noted that the renovations and upgrading run deeper than what our eyes...

Nectar Fit For The Gods

BALI is known for many pleasures, and now has an excellent spirit to toast the occasion. Bali's reputation as the Island of the gods has been given a further nudge...
Wolf Blass and Indian food

Pairing Wine With Indian Food

RED with meat and white with fish? Those simplistic connections have long since been shown the door when it comes to wine pairing. But there's still a challenging cuisine for...

A New Hideaway for Gin Lovers

While the hipsters continue to sip on their Tanqueray No. 10s and Hendrick’s, get ahead of the curve with some artisanal gin from Belgium at Mag’s Wine Kitchen. Already well...
Franz Haas Gewurztraminer

The Hills Are Alive…

WINE has always been an integral part of man’s reprieve from labour, and rightly so. It is a versatile nectar; an enjoyment that can be convivial with each glass poured...

Martell Toasts A Younger Spirit

As many luxury brands are taking a hit in tough financial times, Martell is looking to the younger generation with a fresh spirit. The Cordon Bleu Intense Heat Cask Finish...
maotai

Drink To The Spirit Of The Metal Rat

AS THE metal rat is about to scurry in, the Spirit Guide reckons you might want to uncork some tradition and pour it neat into a glass. Kweicho Moutai is...
world sake day

Kanpai To World Sake Day

IT IS World sake day today. So before you knock back a few in celebration, here are some tips from Joshua Kalinan, named this year’s Sommelier of the year,...

100-Point Penfolds Wine With Dinner

Here's a chance to savour some of that rare Penfolds elixir that has hit all the buttons for wine's master marketer Robert Parker. This year's Penfolds Wine Dinner will feature...