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Benromach — A Dormant Dram Awakens On Speyside
In the north of Scotland, in an ancient town that strikes across the Moray coast, something has been lying dormant for the past 40 years. This isn’t the opening line to some Highland fable but it may as well be. The town in question – Forres – has been the scene of many mysterious events…
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OCTOMORE by Bruichladdich
It’s safe to say they do things a little differently up at Bruichladdich (brook-laddy). One of the smaller of the nine distilleries on the Scottish isle of Islay, they happen to employ the most people. This is because cost efficiency is not in-keeping with the Bruichladdich mantra. In fact, their dogged resistance to the risk-free,…
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CHIVAS VENTURE | Changing the face of Entrepreneurship
What is a good business decision…? One that makes profit for the shareholders. Indeed… This mindset was one widely embraced as I tip-toed my way into the business world by way of education and experience. Thankfully, with increasing societal pressures and growing awareness, things are changing—and fast. The average lifecycle of a business used to…
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TALISKER BODEGA SERIES | TALISKER 40 YEAR OLD
Whisky (or whiskey) has a special trait of being as infinitely varied as those that choose to drink it. Whisky has almost innumerable options, with whiskies hailing from all parts of the world and from all manner of distilleries; within each distillery a further plethora of options, translated through the lens of that particular distillery,…
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The Rube Golberg Machine by Chivas 18
There has always been sense of occasion when sharing a glass of whisky among friends, family and nomads. In a society where by most elements require an instantaneous action, we rarely get the time to take note. Encouraging this theory and enabling us to enjoy these moments are Chivas 18, alongside their unique machine curated…
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CASK STRENGTH | JAMESON BOW ST 18
What’s an address? Purely a location, a pin on the map, a regional identifier? For Jameson, it’s so much more. It’s the start of a legacy that would not only define a city, or a country, but the entire world of whiskey. It was the place that John Jameson created his globally famed Pot…
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DRINK | The Glenlivet Code
Most of us would attribute to ourselves – rightly or wrongly – the Sherlock Holmes-esque ability to pre-empt the outcome of a given situation, or guess what’s coming next. But regardless of whether we can or can’t, one thing is certain, mobile gaming and puzzle culture is on the rise and there is something distinctly…
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DRINK | Glenfiddich Highball
As the beginning drink of the meal the Aperitif is, if anything, the most important. It sets the tone for the evening ahead, relaxing body and mind in the process, while encouraging nuances among guests. Taking this cue and reinventing the traditional Italian concept is the Glenfiddich Highball. Commonly known across the Asian continent, its…
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Johnnie Walker + Tom Dixon
The purpose of design has always been two-fold. While stylistic definition is at the forefront of any object, purpose, function and integration into daily life are just as pivotal. Using this mantra to supreme effect is designer Tom Dixon in his collaboration with Johnnie Walker. Inspired by the art of whisky making and the craftsmanship…
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Midleton Very Rare
Whiskey has the ability to open up conversation like no other drink. I’m not just talking about effects pertaining to its alcohol content which ranges from the robust to the stupendous. No, I’m referring to the complexities of the drink itself, which are as disparate as they are similar igniting debate and discussion; the heart…
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Talisker + Oliver Sweeney
For whisky enthusiasts worldwide this coming Saturday (20th May 2017) marks the arrival of World Whisky Day, where whisky lovers from around the world combine to celebrate the intriguingly diverse age-old drink. One way of celebrating would be to invest in an item with true synergetic value, an item that has ‘whisky’ and ‘heritage’ written over it,…
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TIMEPIECE | The Whisky Watch
This weekend during The Singapore Yacht Show, Louis Moinet and Wealth Solutions presented in the partnership with B28 Whisky Fund a limited edition of wristwatches with a drop of the oldest whisky in the world – Old Vatted Glenlivet 1862. The creation of the Whisky Watch was possible thanks to the cooperation between Wealth Solutions and…
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Dewar’s Legacy
Dewar’s is a brand steeped in pride, innovation and acclaim. They are the consummate creators of Scotch whisky and their blends run rich with the highland magic of the Pitilie Burn. In 1884 an industrious young man named John Dewar took it upon himself to walk from Aberfeldy to Perthshire (a 30 mile trip) to start…
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Jameson Caskmates x London Beer Week
London Beer Week is something I’ve heard of, but not something I’ve given more than a passing thought to. Why you ask? Because to be honest with you, I don’t really like beer. Actually I suppose, that’s not completely accurate, it’s not that I don’t like beer, it’s just that I don’t drink it. It’s…
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