Spirits

most loved Cognac in France

Cognac Tasting, Maison Hardy, Cognac, France

Words: Kirsten Durward    Photos: Monica Tindall It’s not often you are invited to taste Cognac in the village that it is made and named for, and it is surely even more rare to taste it in the house of the founder. But that is what we are experiencing this […]

61 Monarchy, Damansara Uptown

61 Monarchy, Speakeasy Whisky Bar, Damansara Uptown

Words: Amanda McArthey    Photos: Monica Tindall 61 Monarchy oozes class and sophistication and just like its sister bar – Hyde 53M – it is a speakeasy tucked away in an unassuming stairwell of Damansara Uptown. The key difference? It’s a specialized whisky bar a…

Tasmanian whisky

Nant Whisky Bar, Saujana Hotel

Words: Robin Pascucci       Photos: Monica Tindall The Nant Whisky Bar, located on the first floor of the RP Entertainment Center of the Saujana Hotel, brings a unique new genre of bars to KL. Located above the more casual, pub-like Entertainment Center on the gr…

Liquid Gifts for the Festive Season

Stuck for ideas on how to show your appreciation for friends, family and colleagues this holiday period?  How about some beverage themed presents for those who don’t mind a little tipple? You might even find some liquid refreshment here that you’ll want to gift yo…

Mexican restaurant Bangsar

La Mexicana, New Outlet in Bangsar

 Han Sen Hau and Monica Tindall *** Sadly, La Mexicana is now closed. The first thing you’ll notice as you set foot in La Mexicana’s new outlet along Jalan Telawi in Bangsar is the explosion of colour: only Mexicans would have the ingenuity to line acid pink barstool…

Malaysia's Own Whisky

FiftySix Degrees Whisky, Kuala Lumpur

Caning Jaramillo & Monica Tindall Having myself a real passion for trying new spirits, I’m always enthused when we receive an invitation for a new tasting. This round we were able to sample FiftySix Degrees Whisky, and what’s even more compel…

cognac

The House of Rémy Martin, 290 Legendary Years

Rémy Martin XO Collection Bottle Words: Caning Jaramillo Since 1742 the house of Rémy Martin has been delighting drinkers with their majestic way of creating exceptional French Champagne Cognac. Their success is thanks to the use of exclusive grapes from t…

Chilean Pisco

El Pisco Gobernador, A Chilean Pisco

Chile and Peru have long had a healthy rivalry over the origins of Pisco, with each country making their own fine drops. We’re blessed in KL with varieties from both countries reaching Malaysian shores, showing themselves in the most established bars and homes of …