I’ve seen ‘em come, I’ve seen ‘em go. And go… Cocktail bars in KL tend not to do too well, tho they start pretty ambitious. I have several explanations for this. The main one is the pricing system in this country. On top of the govt tax, bars and clubs mark-up their drinks 100% easy, [...]
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Johnnie Walker has taken first place in Brands by Value, a list of the world’s 50 most valuable drinks brands. The list is compiled by brand valuation consultancy Brand Finance. Brand Finance created the list using a complex matrix of calculations based on financial results, future forecasts, brand strength and ‘royalty relief’. According to the report, [...]
Yup! And it’s great stuff. Had some at Moet Hennessy Diageo’s media night at Vertigo recently. This is a super-premium 18-year-old blend, to be launched soon. The Platinum is primarily for the Asian market. It’s also time to say goodbye to the Green Label. I tried a glass of this Scotch neat, and it was [...]
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..as the world’s best. Jim Murray’s annual publication named Old Pulteney 21 Years as the champ. The single malt Scotch created in Wick, in the Highlands, scored 97.5 out of 100, which is a record. Old Pulteney is not a common Scotch over here. However, a company called Interbev brings them in, and according to [...]
