EWA – Driving Excellence in Whisky Education

Scotch Whisky – one of the world’s most exclusive spirits from the highlands of Scotland. They say to be a true connoisseur of Scotch Whisky, you must go beyond tasting the labels and gain an understanding about the distillation process and the rich history this unique drink is tied to appreciate the dram in front of you. This is a … Read More

Blending in Sake

To blend or not to blend? That is the question. An often forgotten or misunderstood concept that was deemed by most drinks professionals as essential by circumstances. So why is this such a highly debatable topic? And how does this play into the mythical world of Sake? To set the record straight, practically most alcoholic beverages that we know of … Read More

An interview with learners from 1 -Group’s belt of restaurants

Image taken from Alkaff MansionWith 23 restaurants under its belt, 1-Group is a creative juncture where restaurant meets with contemporary cuisine in unique locations scattered all over Singapore. From iconic monuments like Alkaff Mansion to one of the world’s highest alfresco bars at 1-Altitude, 1-Group does not lack in concepts to wow us. We recently sat down with three graduates … Read More

Interview with Stephanie Lim, DipWSET: MW Student

My Personal Journey : Continuous Learning in Wine.When I first discovered that I love the taste of wine, it wasn’t any fancy labels but a simple, crisp house-pour white wine that paired so well with what I was having. This experience took place in a French bistro in Brussels, served as an epiphany to me, many years ago.  When I … Read More

What constitutes authentic Japanese whisky

Whisky fanatics and casual drinkers alike have fallen deeply in love with Japanese whisky for close to a decade now. Demand has skyrocketed to levels where the island nation’s largest whisky producers Suntory and Nikka have had to discontinue several long-running expressions and ramp up production at all their distilleries. Even craft whisky distilleries like Chichibu have had to expand … Read More

Wines of Málaga

The average visitor to Málaga may not be aware that it is a wine-producing region. The wine lists in the city’s tapas bars are replete with reds and whites from northern regions like Rioja, Ribera del Duero, Navarra and Rueda, and if you ask for a ‘copa’ of wine, chances are you’ll be served a glass of one of these. … Read More

Sake and Its Production

Sake is made from fermented rice. It is also known as nihonshu in Japan. It is extremely popular in Japan and its popularity has grown worldwide due to international interests in Japanese cuisine. Quality rice, Yeast, koji mold, water, yeast are the foundations of sake. They go through a rigorous and precise process that can be costly and time-consuming. It … Read More

Whisky: Age Expressions versus No Age Statements

Age is just a number, or so the saying goes. No Age Statement whiskies are gaining in popularity and there’s little wonder why. A thirst for premium whiskies amongst connoisseurs and novices alike, and dwindling supplies have focused attention towards the production of No Age Statement whiskies. What are No Age Statement whiskies? As the name indicates, these are whiskies … Read More

Craft Whiskey from Western Australia – Whipper Snapper Distillery

Perth, the new frontier … for Whiskey? Australia has always been at the forefront of new world wine production, with Shiraz dominating the market and becoming an icon in the world of wines domestically and abroad. Spirits on the other hand hasn’t really took off until now. With a trendy pop culture of craft and artisanal beverages labelled as cool and hip, boutique distilleries are gaining … Read More

Khao Yai, Southeast Asia’s Hidden Wine Region

Think it’s impossible to plan a day trip to a wine region from Singapore? Think again. 160km North of Don Mueang International Airport in Thailand is where you would find the country’s famous wine region, Khao Yai. Boarding an early morning flight from Singapore, it will take you about 6 hours to reach your destination. There are splendid wine tours in … Read More