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Author: Rojita Tiwari
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The rising cocktail culture in India has opened doors to many international mixers, bitters, and brands in the aperitif drinks category. The increasing popularity of low-alcohol, aromatized drinks using herbs and spices, etc. has expanded the market for such drinks even further. Understanding this trend, Morgan Beverages, one of the prominent importers of ciders, German…
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There’s a whisky fit for every dad and if you are wondering what to gift your dad this father’s day, this will come in handy. #HappyFathersDay 1) Adventure Loving Dad – Ardbeg Wee Beastie (New) From elusive sea creatures to eerie hillside half-breeds, the Ardbeg Distillery has a history of exploring inexplicable legends in their bottlings. Ardbeg Wee Beastie has…
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If you thought that ‘terroir’ is a word associated only with wine or cognac then think again. Even though it’s a concept borrowed from the wine world, a particular region’s climate, soils and terrain can certainly affect the taste of whisky. Rojita Tiwari highlights some of the ongoing discussions on ‘terroir’ in the whisky world. Research…
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A year into the pandemic Covid-19 and there’s still no sign of a vaccine shot that can save the hospitality industry in India. Rojita Tiwari spoke to a few key figures from the trade to assess the situation. One of the worst affected, the bars, hotels, and restaurant industry is grappling with the impact of the pandemic. This…
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Pairing whisky with food isn’t highly uncommon. In fact single malt whiskies can be paired beautifully with all kinds of cuisines. This video proves that. A fine single malt such as Bowmore paired with the exquisite food prepared at The Leela Palace New Delhi. Spirits & Ritual”s – Crafted “Spirit”ed Stories, presents Bowmore 12 YO…
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’Tis the season to be merry with drinks that don’t just add colour to your brunch, lunch, or dinner table but also bring some exciting flavours to the party. Holiday Sangria You can never go wrong with Sangria. The Christmas special Sangria could have red wine, cranberries, apples, spices, the list is endless. Choose a good red wine preferably Cabernet…
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Introducing one of Islay’s best, the crafted story of Bowmore 12 YO Single Malt Scotch Whisky. Time transcends a spirit into a piece of art. Bowmore the art of time since 1779. Bowmore 12 is an epitome of tradition, heritage, and luxury. Time leading to perfection. When it comes to whisky heritage, the Bowmore Distillery…
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Notably different from its parent, Champagne, in style – sparkling wines are the new world, less expensive and alternative options to the effervescent drink. Although, if your budget permits I would recommend you to indulge a bit and spend on a good quality Champagne. Sparkling wine, with its indigenous names such as Prosseco from Italy,…
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Commonly Misused/Misunderstood In the age of social media, it’s easy to be misled by the fancy jargons thrown around frivolously. However, falling prey to this pandemic are drinks professionals who have a credible career with qualification and experience built over the years with hard work and dedication whose influence extends beyond the purview of number…
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The other thing that we love about Japan Japan’s national beverage sake is a drink made from fermented rice. Even though we love almost everything about Japan, when it comes to sake, its reputation precedes the understanding of the beverage outside the country. Despite spending almost 15 years in the drinks industry, my official introduction to sake…
