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    In this special episode of the drinks and destinations podcast hosts Rojita and Sameera chat with Cecilia Oldne, VP Marketing and Global brand ambassador for Sula Vineyards. Joining us for the second time in the studio, she is going to talk about the preparations for 10th yr anniversary celebrations of SulaFest, the mega wine and music festival in the country. From artists line-up to major associations to the happening bars and fashion trends at the fest, we have all that and more in store for you in this episode. Hit play and listen to it now. Also for queries and feedback write to us at drinksanddestinations@gmail.com.

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    This episode of The Drinks & Destinations Podcast is a very interesting one as hosts Rojita & Sameera chat with two international spirits experts Arthur Nägele and Bernhard Schäfer in the studio about different kinds of spirits, how to judge spirits in a blind tasting competition, how are the spirits such as Gin and Absinthe produced etc. They also demystify the stories around Absinthe as a drink causing hallucinations and the legend that spread this misconception. Hit play and listen to the stories about Gin and Absinthe. If you have a story to tell do share it with us on drinksanddestinations@gmail.com and we will talk about it on our future episodes.

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    Wine made with Saliva, Baby mice, Snake or a drink made by mixing beer with milk. They may sound bizarre to you but our world is full of surprises. In this episode of the Drinks & Destinations Podcast hosts, Rojita & Sameera bring to you some of the weirdest drinks which you may or may not have heard of. Hit play and tune into the episode now to know more about these drinks. If we have missed out on some, do write to us and let us know at drinksanddestinations@gmail.com.

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    This episode of The drinks and destinations podcast is about some major consumer and trade drinks events taking place across the globe which can help you plan a trip to these destinations all round the year. Hosts Rojita and Sameera share details of some fun events. So it’s time to update that list of places to visit in 2017. Hit play and listen to the episode. For queries and suggestions write to us at drinksanddestinations@gmail.com.

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    The three-century-old rum brand, Mount Gay Rum from Barbados celebrated its 314th anniversary recently. The rum born in 1703 in the Caribbean island Barbados was originally called “Kill-Devil” by the Barbadians who first distilled it. The abundance of molasses combined with the culinary ingenuity of early settlers and, of course, their legendary thirst for alcohol lead to this unique discovery in the production of spirits.

     

    Prarrthona Pal Chowdhury, the newly appointed Country Manager – Indian Subcontinent at Rémy Cointreau held a tasting and celebratory event recently in Mumbai for a small group of rum aficionados. Commenting on the Indian market she said, “alcohol is no longer about drinking but rather about decadence and Remy Cointreau as a company appeals to this luxurious self-indulgence of people”.

    This is also the first activity which has kick-started Remy Cointreau’s second innings in the Indian market after the French company decided to shut the India office in 2015 following a five-year long operation through a wholly-owned subsidiary. Although the sales and distribution channel was active through its partner Sula Vineyards for the last two years. However, with the appointment of Prarrthona Pal Chowdhury, the company now aims to revive its market plan for not just  India but also a number of other south-Asian markets.

    Besides Mount Gay Rum, Remy Cointreau will also be designing a new marketing plan and strategy for its other brands such as Remy Martin, Cointreau, St-Remy VSOP and XO Brandy and the most iconic cognac brand Loius XIII. It is worth noting that in 2013 Remy Cointreau India had announced a joint venture with Nashik Vintners, owner of Sula Vineyard, for launching India-specific brands. Ironically the first spirit brand which came out from this JV was launched later in 2015 and became Sula Vineyards first premium spirit brand called JANUS, a 100 % grape brandy.

    It will be interesting to see if Remy Cointreau will revisit the plan to introduce more such India-specific brands in the near future.

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    In this episode of The Drinks & Destinations Podcast host, Rojita chats with Mae (host of Maed in India podcast) about some of the destinations to visit in 2017. They also talk about New Year’s Eve parties and offer tips on how to survive house parties and avoid hangovers on the first day of the New Year. If you are planning to party hard this New Year’s Eve this should prepare you for a fun time ahead. Hit Play and listen to the episode here. You can also send your ideas and suggestions and queries on drinksanddestinations@gmail.com. Wish you all a very Happy New Year.

     

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    The party season has just begun. It’s also the time of the year when we look back at the trends that made headlines. In the first holiday season special episode of the drinks and destinations podcast hosts, Rojita and Sameera discuss some of the major Christmas and New Year parties to look forward to in Delhi, Mumbai, and Bangalore. In the D & D Chat section the hosts interact with the dynamic duo Aneesh Bhasin of HipCask and Nikhil Merchant of Nonchalant Gourmand about the drinks and food trends of 2016. Also in this episode, we have our first in-house tasting of craft beer and Rye whiskey. So tune into the episode here. You can also write to us on drinksanddestinations@gmail.com .

  • Holidaying in a place 7000 ft. above sea level has a charm of its own. The sun playing hide and seek, the cold windy weather and mist reminiscing a perfect set-up of a suspense thriller movie, a fireplace in a quaint corner of a heritage hotel and, friends spending the night around the fireplace chatting up while indulging in one too many drinks. But what’s not really worthy of this experience is waking up to a smoggy sloppy groggy morning.

    Well; thanks to Morning Fresh , my recent trip to Ooty turned out to be a real pleasant one. I discovered the product recently and decided to pack it in my suitcase before this trip. While most of the days were spent exploring the scenic surroundings and famous spots in Ooty, Wellington, and Connoor, the evenings were reserved for revelry.

    Too much food, too many drinks, and endless story sessions. I don’t like to mix my drinks; so I stuck with wine, while my friends kind of went overboard with the experimentation. They also had to challenge the effect of Morning Fresh and wanted to see if it really does the magic! Rum, wine, and beer adventures continued and at the end of one such long night, I asked one of my friends to give the sacred drink a try. Before going off to bed he had a shot of the Morning Fresh cola and the next morning he was a changed person. Well, not exactly. He was the same fun, jovial bratty self but he most certainly could feel the difference. Morning Fresh made him comfortable. It helped him kick-start the day on a fresh note and he is a fan of the drink now.

    Why does Morning Fresh work so well? Because it is a natural alcohol detox drink which rapidly breaks down blood alcohol and its toxic metabolite content in the system and helps reduce hangover effect. Another plus side, it contains zero fat and carbohydrates.

    While my trip to Ooty sadly has come to an end, it gave #FreshStarts to a New Year, I have decided to hold on to Morning Fresh a bit longer. Maybe stretching it further to a few more months or years!

  • Have you ever woken up with that feeling, wishing something’s were different? Like some evening plans that end up in binge drinking followed by unhealthy eating habits pushing you to that miserable self-assessment zone the next morning? Well, I am sure there’s a majority who has experienced that at least once in their lifetime. But thankfully there are many ways one can deal with hangovers.

    Responsible drinking is one of the key things that every drinker must adhere to. I personally endorse that. Vodka, rum, gin, whisky, beer or wine, let’s not blame the alcohol. But if you are someone who likes to enjoy drinks every once in while, here is how you can avoid waking up with that ill feeling the morning after.

    • Drink a lot of water- It’s true. Drinking water in between those alcoholic drinks can really reduce the effect of alcohol in your system.
    • Don’t Mix your drinks- As tempting, it may be to take those vodka/tequila or Jager Shots while drinking something else, just stir clear of the friends who always encourage you to mix drinks.
    • Don’t drink on an empty stomach- Do yourself a favour and never ever drink on an empty stomach. Following this could help you curb the hangover in a major way.
    • Stay away from that smoke- You may not realize it but alcohol combined with smoking could be one of the major reasons why you end up in a miserable state the next morning.
    • The Morning After- If you didn’t follow any of the above and yet somehow managed to get out of the bed in the morning then here is what you need to do- drink water or coconut water, eat ginger, have a hearty breakfast and go back to sleep. That’s the best way to deal with a hangover the next morning.

    Thankfully, the times have changed and there are many products available now to help you have a good time without thinking much about the morning after. One such drink is Morning Fresh.

    How does it work?

    Morning Fresh is a natural alcohol detox drink available in the market, which helps you reduce the hangover. All you have to do is make Morning Fresh your last drink of the night and you wake up feeling fresh, healthy and ready to start your day.

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    It rapidly breaks down blood alcohol and its toxic metabolite content in the system and helps reduce hangover effect. And contains zero fat and carbohydrates.

    Alcohol Dehydrogenase (ADH), a liver enzyme, is suppressed when lots of alcohol is consumed. Morning fresh containing key amino acids from silk protein that help to reactivate ADH. Reactivation of ADH means the faster elimination of alcohol from the blood stream. An increase in the metabolism also means the generation of lots of free radicals. These free radicals effectively get scavenged by antioxidant amino acids, and natural antioxidants present in Morning fresh resulting in detoxification of the system.

    This antioxidant action along with liver damage repairing amino acids present in Morning fresh also helps in rejuvenation of liver. The net result is a minimization of hangover effect caused by toxic metabolites and free radicals.

    Morning Fresh is a unique formulation created by Sericare; A Division of Healthline Pvt Ltd; an established company that is pioneers in the field of sericulture and using silk as a biomaterial.

    The easily portable bottle makes it convenient enough to carry around. Priced at Rs 125 for a 60 ml bottle, Morning Fresh is available in three flavours such as strawberry, mint, and cola.

    Do try it out and let me know.

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    Only a few decades ago India had its first winery and of course, back then wine tourism was a concept unheard of and unknown to many. But a lot has changed since then. Companies like Sula Vineyards, Soma Vine Village, YORK Winery, Fratelli Vineyards, Grover Zampa Wines, Chandon, Soma Bangalore and many have contributed to this revolution. In this episode of The Drinks & Destinations Podcast, hosts Rojita & Sameera talk about the best wine tours to opt for, the wineries offering the best services etc. They also interact with the founder of Magic Cellars, a newly established company founded by Gargi Kothari who offers customised wine trails with lovely homestay options and tastings of fine wines and farm visits creating a wholesome experience. As the holiday season begins it’s the perfect time for you to pack your bags and go on a weekend wine trail. Discover all that and more by tuning into the episode. Do send us your suggestions and queries on drinksanddestinations@gmail.com.

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