The Vault Fine Spirits has single handed expanded the range of whiskies and other spirits available in India – more specifically through our Duty Free. Which is exactly the theme of the session – exploring a trio from this collection. … Continue reading
Our Whisky Ladies evening exploring drams from Australia and New Zealand kicked off with a jaunt to Tasmania’s Hellyers Road. For those curious to know more about the distillery, check out their story or take a tour with my favourite … Continue reading
One of the fabulous things about our Whisky Ladies is their adventurous spirit and itchy feet… which means any given month a few can’t make it as they are off traversing the world. For our group – this is a … Continue reading
Next up in our risky whisky evening was another offering from France – this time the Authentique Whisky Alsacien (AWA) Pinot Noire. The whisky lady who brought this unusual offering shared how she discovered this whisky nestled amidst all the wine … Continue reading
Once upon a time ex-Bourbon casks and ex-Sherry casks reigned supreme. However the world of whisky has been shifting for some time… It is relatively common now to find whiskies finished in Port Pipes, Rum and even Cognac. Our Whisky Ladies … Continue reading
April brings heat to Mumbai – not exactly whisky tasting weather – however where there is a will, there is a way! Sweaty conditions did not deter the Whisky Ladies from exploring unique food pairings with Highland Peaty Drams: Inchmoan 12 … Continue reading
Imagine sitting down to a table overflowing with food – some contrasting salads, maple glazed carrots, beans, corn on the cob, pasta, roasted meat – and beside it sits a glass of liquid, pairing perfectly. Naturally you thought wine, right? … Continue reading
We don’t often get a chance to try drams from Campbeltown, though there are a few clear ‘fans’ in the house! For our original Mumbai based tasting group, this was the first peated Springbank whisky under the Longrow brand that … Continue reading
From Gordon & MacPhail’s Private Collection, this special wine cask finish expression was released in the US. We sampled this whisky blind without bias… knowing nothing about it beyond our immediate experience… until our host revealed it! Linkwood 16 year … Continue reading
I also have a growing fascination for Australian whiskies and can’t wait to try more Tasmanian drams too! Alas we don’t often have opportunities to try in Mumbai – both with availability and to be honest, the price point is … Continue reading
