Category: SAY CHEERS!

This section is all about events, tastings, parties and happenings in the drinks, travel and hospitality industry.

  • JIM MURRAY ‘THE WHISKY EVANGELIST’ CAUGHT IN ACTION!

      You may like him, you may hate him, but the ‘god of whisky’ is here to stay and so is his ‘Whisky Bible’. Jim Murray, a name familiar to the whisky world is known for his candid nature. I had a chance encounter with him in a whisky conference in Glasgow many years ago,…

  • Five interesting facts about the world’s second best cocktail – Negroni

    The century-old original recipe, perfectly balanced combination of equal parts of all the ingredients used in making this popular cocktail is what makes this drink so special. The spirit we are talking about is Campari and the cocktail is Negroni. Here are a few facts about the Italian bitter, which you must know before ordering…

  • Pub hopping – The 6 best bars to visit in Taipei

    Close observation of the vibrant bar culture in Taipei reveals that the real cocktail revolution is taking place here; in this capital city of the tiny island-country Taiwan. It’s truly a melting pot of cultures from all over Asia and the western world. Rojita Tiwari reassures this after spending a week in Taipei, mostly barhopping,…

  • Mythic Estate: Keeping the Legends of Malbec & Mendoza Alive

    The glorious rise of Malbec in the last few years has often raised a pertinent question. How did the purple grape that originated in southwest France manage to thrive in South America? So much so that it’s created a unique identity for itself in Argentina. Undoubtedly, it’s the geographical location, climatic condition and the influence…

  • Top 5 Festive Gift Ideas For A Drinks Enthusiast

      Diwali kick starts the season of festivities in India and it’s also that time of the year when most people either stroll through shopping malls or browse through endless online portals and apps in search of the perfect gift for the loved ones. Well, worry not! Drinks & Destinations has compiled a few unique…

  • Negroni Week is an initiative by Campari and Imbibe magazine which aims to celebrate one of the world’s great cocktails and in the process raising money for charitable causes around the world. The concept introduced in India in 2015 has gained immense popularity since then. Aspri Spirits, the importer of Campari, the Italian bitter, herbal,…

  • The ever-expanding Indian wine market with double-digit growth has given hope to many Indian and International wine companies to explore further opportunities. Despite heavy duties, taxes and other roadblocks, the potential consumer base is what keeps luring companies to introduce new wine brands in the market every year. Here’s a list of wines available in…

  • Listen to the episode here Champagne vs sparkling wines. Which is your pick? Do you know that champagne can only come from the region of champagne in France? Do you know the difference between a prosecco, cava, champagne and an Indian sparkling wine? All these questions are answered in this episode of The Drinks &…

  • Listen to the episode here Sun, sand and the land of gods, Greece is truly a destination, the diversity of which is hard to describe in words. Host Rojita Tiwari was recently in Greece to explore the wine route. In this episode of The Drinks & Destinations Podcast Rojita and Sameera talk about the breathtaking…

  •   Listen to the episode here This episode of The Drinks & Destinations Podcast is all about spirits, various categories of spirits such as whisky, vodka, rum etc. The highlight of the episode is a very interesting discussion on the rum market in India, several brands of rum available in India and how rum is…