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 […]
Spirits
Johnnie Walker Green Label Returns to the Worldwide Market
It’s no secret that hubby enjoys a glass of whisky or two. Priding himself on having a collection from around the globe, the return of Johnnie Walker Green Label, after being absent from the international market for four years, was a topic of interest. Now I’m more …
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…
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…
The Glenlivet: A British Show at Jarrod & Rawlins, Bangsar
Words: Louise Miller Photos: Monica Tindall Having clearly missed out on the whisky-loving gene so generously endowed on the male members of my family, it was with a little trepidation that I accepted Monica’s invitation to review the special whisky tast…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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 …
Torii, Contemporary Japanese and Whiskey Bar, TTDI, Malaysia
Torii, Contemporary Japanese and Whiskey Bar, TTDI Brooke Keel, Monica Tindall, Anthony Jegu A grown up and chilled out modern izakaya with a distinctly Malaysian flair, Torii is the place to be if you want to munch on delicious and perfectly portioned variati…
Beluga Vodka, Mr. Brooks, Bangsar, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Beluga Martini A Taste of Aristocracy at Mr. Brooks Words by Han San Hau Photos by The Yum List (Monica Tindall) I should’ve known better than to sport an understated argyle polo shirt tonight. Not even the black leather Beatle boots I polished twice the day before c…