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Author: Rojita Tiwari
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It’s that time of the year when liquor companies race to introduce as many new brands as possible in the market. Good for us, because more the merrier. Here is a list of five recently launched very interesting whiskies that you may want for your home bar, except one, for which you would require a…
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Mixologist and spirit guru Shatbhi Basu shares some delicious cocktail recipes prepared with Jack Daniel’s new variant Tennessee Honey. JD Tennessee Honey Lemonade Glass: Tall / Collins Ingredients: 45ml JD Honey Wedge of lime 7up / Sprite to top Garnish: Mint sprig Method: Fill glass full with ice Pour JD Honey, squeeze wedge of lime…
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It was an exciting busy week full of dinners, launches and tasting events. From meeting with the Kumala Wines Winemaker to the launch of a new craft beer by Gateway Brewing Company called A1 to the launch of the German wine brand Weingut Heinz Pfaffmann, an exclusive dinner with Sula’s winemaker Kerry Damskey and owner…
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The Glenlivet is the largest single malt scotch whisky brand in the world by volume stated the recently released IWSR report. The brand owned by Pernod Ricard recently released The Glenlivet Founder’s Reserve in the Indian market. This is a tribute to founder, George Smith’s original vision. Matured in new American oak casks, Founder’s Reserve exhibits a…
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The leading premium cava brand Freixenet has entered the Indian market with an import and distribution tie-up with Aspri Spirits. The two cava brands from Freixenet’s portfolio, Cordon Negro Brut and Carta Nevada, a semi-seco sparkling wine, are priced at Rs 1795 in the Mumbai market. “These wines will soon be available in Bangalore, Delhi and…
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It has been 15 years for the Sula sun. The leading Indian wine producing company recently celebrated the anniversary of Sula Vineyards in much fanfare and excitement at the rooftop bar of the St.Regis Hotel, Asilo in Mumbai. The event also marked the launch of a limited edition sparkling wine- Brut Tropicale, a Blanc de…
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In today’s world, the only real luxury is Time. Imagine a place on earth where you lose track of time. The surrounding so serene and scenic that sense of calmness prevails outside and within. That’s how you feel the moment you walk into Vivanta by Taj, Bekal in Kerala. God’s Own Country Kerala has…
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I was invited recently, as a juror at the international competition-Spirits Selection 2015. The event took place between August 26th and 28th in Guiyang, China and received an entry of 1,395 spirits from 44 producer countries. These spirits were tasted (blind) and evaluated by 83 master blenders, buyers, importers, journalists and writers from the world…
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Showcasing a striking blend of elegance, luxury and comfort, The Oberoi, Bengaluru is surely one-of-a-kind business hotel in the country. During a recent, albeit, a very short visit to the tech and start-up city of India, I had a chance to stay and experience the hospitality at The Oberoi. The surrounding lush gardens, greenery offered…
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Sofitel Wine Days, a concept curated in partnership with Enrico Bernardo, Best Sommelier of the World 2004 aims to celebrate the popularity of French Wines across the globe. Bringing the same to India, Sofitel Mumbai BKC kickstarted the month-long celebration on 22nd September with an exclusive tasting of french wines from the wine importing company,…
