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The Classic Cut range of The Macallan fulfils the thirsty needs of aficionados who hanker for whisky of strength, structure, purity of fruit and a finish to last into the several hours after a satisfying dinner. The third in the edition of Classic Cut, 2019 checks in at a savoury …

Virginie Taittinger worked with her father Claude Taittinger (92 years young today) from 1986 to 2007 while also in charge of marketing, communication and general management at Bordeaux wine merchant Samazeuih. In 2013, she launched her own Champagne  Virginie T. Annual production is about 35,000 bottles compared with Champagne Taittinger’s …

BIG THIRST! BIG PEAT!! DOUGLAS LAING LAUNCHES BIG PEAT CHRISTMAS 2019 EDITION  Douglas Laing today announces Big Peat Christmas 2019, a Cask Strength Limited Edition Release that joins the award-winning Islay Malt Whisky range. The Glasgow-based family business, this year celebrates a decade of their Big Peat brand, which has …

Opened since only last month, Aussino Wine Cellar is fast becoming one of Shanghai’s most popular places to hold a glass of champagne, white, rosé, and red wine. A big glass of Single Malt too! Spacious and with a very high ceiling, the tasteful décor is very welcoming. Which was …

Drappier’s prestige cuvée – their top wine – is their Grande Sendrée. In 1838, a fire ravaged Urville. As a result, a parcel of vineyard on a hill outside the village belonging to Drappier was covered in cinders or cendrée. When it was time to register the name, a spelling oversight had it …

The township of Macduff is in the Highlands and Macduff Distillery is sometimes also called Glen Deveron. This 21 Year Old was distilled in January 1997, laid down in cask following that, and bottled in February 2018. It produced 326 bottles of 70 cl each. The alcohol level is 51.5%. …

 The ExciseMan at Level 2 of the Esplanade — nicknamed the “Durian” here in Singapore — will be waiving the 10% Service Charge on all Champagnes, wines, whisky, drinks, and food tonight. To take advantage of this special offer, simply show this to them on your mobile phone when paying. SPECIALS …

From left, Bob Miao, Francisco Henriques (CEO of CWS, importer of Champagne Deutz), Fabrice Rosset (CEO of Champagne Deutz), Ivy Sun holding a jeroboam of Amour de Deutz 2007 (the 3 litres did not last very long), and Kevin Wang. The Shanghai chapter of OCC or l’Ordre des Coteaux de …

This was tasted at Cognac Hennessy – after a tour of their famous Tasting Room –  with Olivier Paultes, a member of the Tasting Committee. It was savoured again over dinner that same evening. Paradis Imperial is the creation of 7th Generation Hennessy Master Blender Yann Fillioux. His nephew Renaud Fillioux de Gironde is …

Champagne Duval-Leroy Export Manager and Brand Ambassador Charlotte Borry-Castagnio with Imperial Treasure Super Peking Duck Asia Square Restaurant Manager Erica Ng and Edmund Ching.  Charlotte Borry-Castagnio is Champagne Duval-Leroy’s Export Manager and Brand Ambassador. On 14 November 2019, over dinner, she guided a group of us through five Duval-Leroy Champagnes. …