As much as sake is a refined beverage with a rich history, it is a ceremonial drink and a cultural pastime in Japan. Hence, there is a traditional way to drink it. Learn how to imbibe it respectfully and avoid looking like a newbie. Find…
Sake etiquette passed down from generation to generation. Drinking culture runs deep in Japan, and sake is undoubtedly the country’s drink of choice. Known more commonly in Japan as nihonshu, sake comes in a range of flavour profiles and can be enjoyed hot, cold or…
We wish we could say that sake experts agree how sake is served, but of course, this is never the case. With premium sakes, many connoisseurs recommend drinking sake out of a glass, as this tends to avoid interfering with the complex and often subtle…
Addressing the most common question of what temperature to serve sake. The moderately boozy ancient rice wine of Japan may be served hot, cold or at room temperature. What’s to really like are the little cups you drink it out of because they are absolutely…
Fresh from winning the World’s Best Single Malt award (World Whiskies Awards, 2021), the GlenAllachie Distillery launches its oldest and most prestigious core offering yet: the GlenAllachie 30-year-old Cask Strength Batch 1 Single Malt Scotch Whisky. Joining GlenAllachie’s multi-award-winning flagship range, Batch 1 of the…
After featuring the health benefits of whisky in our last two articles, let’s look at some surprising benefits of the beautiful kind. Promotes weight loss A source of iron, phosphorus, vitamins B1 and B3, and zinc, whisky has no carbohydrates and no fat. It contains…
More health benefits of whisky. Besides reducing the risks of heart diseases, diabetes, dementia and blood clotting, as well as fighting cancer, drinking whisky in moderation have other surprising health benefits. Fights your cold When you feel the onset of a cold, drink a mix…
Yes, you read the title correctly. Scotch is good for you – in moderation, obviously. In his 1577 book Chronicles of England, Scotland and Ireland, historian Raphael Hollinshed wrote about the health benefits of the water of life, better known as whisky. “Being moderately taken,…
It can be difficult to pair wine with the spicy and intensely aromatic food of Malaysia, but it can be done. Here’s a guide on some of our country’s mouth-watering specialities that add so much spice to our life, and their recommended pairing. Food with…
The typical red/meat and white/fish rule does not work with Malaysian food due to the varying condiments used in local dishes. For instance, sambal can easily overpower a wine. So, the trick is to choose a wine to work with the strong flavours present in…