Brand News Experience the Antarctic with Shackleton Whisky’s Ice Truck Inspired by the famous Antarctic expeditions of British Polar explorer, Sir Ernest Shackleton, Shackleton Blended Malt Scotch Whisky aims to bring the experience to Manila’s whisky lovers. Shackleton Blended Whisky is the third release from Whyte & Mackay’s series of bottlings inspired by the whisky left behind in Antarctic by Sir Ernest Shackleton in 1907. In 2007, three cases of … Read More
Recipe Whisky Cocktail Ovaltine Old Fashioned For those days when you’re craving for your childhood treats, we’ve created an Ovaltine Old Fashioned. The drink brings the chocolatey sweetness of Ovaltine together with the smokiness of Johnnie Walker Double Black. Ovaltine’s cereal undertones and the addition of orange bitters and orange peel round out the flavors of this decidedly delectable cocktail. Ingredients 60 ml Johnnie Walker Double … Read More
Brand News Johnnie Walker’s Collectible Vintage Design Pack is Now in Manila Jazz bar Top of the Alpha transformed into a time capsule of different decades last July for the unveiling Johnnie Walker’s Vintage Design Collection. Every corner of the bar represented various eras from ’20s, ’70s, ’90s, and 2010s to represent Johnnie Walker’s milestones over the years. Johnnie Walker’s Vintage Design Collection comes in retro limited edition packaging representing iconic eras … Read More
Events Ardbeg Day 2019 Celebrates Caribbean Carnival in Manila Last July 18, peat heads and whisky enthusiasts flocked to Buccaneers in Poblacion to celebrate Ardbeg Day, an annual festival that started in Islay, Scotland. Islay, home to the famed Ardbeg Distillery and makers of the peatiest and smokiest whiskies in the world, celebrates Feis Ile Festival (Islay Festival) annually. The festivity welcomes guests with Islay food, history, songs, poetry, … Read More
Brand News Who will be the Philippines’ Glenfiddich World’s Most Experimental Bartender for 2019? Glenfiddich’s World’s Most Experimental Bartender competition is now on its second year in the Philippines. The competition started in 2016, and since then it has been running annually in various countries like the US, UK, India, Dubai, and Spain, and now the Philippines. The global search aims to inspire bartenders to unlock their experimental spirit and collaborate with specialists from … Read More
Tipple Tales Tales of Spirits, Passion for Cocktails, and Must-Try Drinks for your Next Singapore Visit Singapore, the Lion City, has more than 5 million people, and it is fascinating to note that out of that number 1.6 million are foreigners. Singapore is a melting pot of so many rich cultures and a formidable place of trade. So, it is not a surprise that spirit brands who want to enter the Asian market set up an … Read More
Tipple Tales Women & Tipple: Women in the Local Drink World Editor’s Note There was a time in history when it was illegal for women to sit at a bar and have a drink, and working in a bar was even considered a felony. Yep ladies, we have come a long way. Thanks to the many women who have shaped how we drink today, we are now more than able to … Read More
Recipe Whisky Cocktail Chippy Whisky Sour Since the ’60s Jack ‘n Jill Chippy has been an iconic Filipino snack. For generations, Filipinos from all walks of life enjoyed this crunchy, salty, and spicy corn chips. Digging through its iconic red packaging gives an instant nostalgic memory of childhood. There have been a lot of variations that have come out in the market for years, but we … Read More
Recipe Whisky Cocktail Vegan Sour Monkey Vegans rejoice! You can still enjoy the classic whisky sour without worrying about egg white in your drink. We’ve used aquafaba (chickpea brine) in this vegan version of whisky sour. Aquafaba is the perfect substitute for eggs white, as it foams up similarly. If you’re going to be using chickpeas in any dish, use the leftover brine to make cocktails … Read More
Recipe Whisky Cocktail Salamangkero The cold breeze has been making us feel a bit under the weather. Here’s what to drink when you’re feeling under the weather but you still want to be a little naughty. It’s refreshing and easy to drink, like iced tea, with notes of floral sweetness of the bergamot and just a hint of the spicy ginger kick. Ingredients: 1 … Read More