Whisky and Food Pairing

The Andaman Islands are an archipelago in the Bay of Bengal with roughly 300 islands. On one such island, spread generously over 46 acres on the Radhanagar Beach at Havelock Island, Taj Exotica Resort and Spa, Andamans is an indulgent gateway under a spell of premium luxury. Outlined by rows of mangroves and a river overlooking the beach, the resort is a dip in the plunge of serene beauty. The resort is very tastefully conceptualised to showcase the island’s natural beauty and resources with 50 luxury villas on built without cutting off a single tree. Just as it committed to preserving the island’s natural resources, Taj Andamans promotes conservation of resources and sustainable luxury. The resort has its own biogas facility, water bottling plant, provision for rainwater harvesting, partial solar energy in addition to help keep the island plastic free. It is the resort’s constant endeavour to reduce carbon footprint by using biodegradable and environment friendly accessorie...

Gurgaon has something new to celebrate – Comorin, a new all-day restaurant & Cocktail Bar. In a first of its kind, it also includes a concept store , a cocktail bar, coffee bar and a market section. Comorin is a relaxed space that encourages communal dining, conversations over cocktails and a well-designed menu !! A first-hand experience suggests that Comorin, which carries a strong legacy of hospitality & a new crisp concept, will be a grand success & will soon be delighting guests, all across India. The first Comorin has opened at Two Horizon Centre, Gurugram & seats 120 guests, with an indoor & outdoor space…and indeed a well-appointed space. Even though its just been a few days and virtually no marketing, I understand that lunch is running full from the offices in the complex & residences around the Complex are dropping in at all times for a meal, coffee, cocktails or to browse through the market-place. Our experience at Comorin was exceptional with wa...

Whisk (e)y has existed and fascinated us for centuries with its complex character and a wide taste spectrum. From legendary tales of craftsmanship, heritage & legacy to even tales of illicit distilling, Whisk(e)y carries a rich past, mapping the history of the world. India is a  whisky-drinking  nation and for a long time we have identified whisky mostly with Scotch. Though over the last few years, we have started appreciating whisky across blends and malts, higher age variants or NAS and at times, discerning about the various cask finishes. Until now, we have not witnessed an active debate on Whisky’s Country of Origin. Over time  whisky  has evolved and brands from across the world are trying to please the Indian palate. In the last few decades, American, Irish, Japanese and to some extent Canadian whiskies have complemented the evolving consumer taste by adding global offerings beyond Scotch  Whisky . For instance, the American Whiskey category has se...

When we think Whisky , the amber nectar, we primarily think of Scotland. Though, there has always been a debate between Scotland and Ireland on where did Whisk(e)y originate, with claiming the honours…!! Scotch or Irish Whisk (e)y, both are known to be one of the oldest spirits in the world, they have a history that goes back ages. Whisky has dominated the spirits world for generations and has been the spirit of choice, across nations & narrations. We understand that both the Irish and the Scots, mastered the art of distilling and served some of the finest blends in the world. Over the last few decades, the category has recorded an impressive growth. The Irish Whiskey industry is buzzing with activity and the past few years have witnessed an impressive line up of announcements about new distilleries, new partnerships and investments, making promising prospects for the Irish blends. Today Jameson is hailed as the no. 1 Irish Whiskey in the world. Going from grain to glass,...

When we think Whisky , the amber nectar, we primarily think of Scotland. Though, there has always been a debate between Scotland and Ireland on where did Whisk(e)y originate, with claiming the honours…!! Scotch or Irish Whisk (e)y, both are known to be one of the oldest spirits in the world, they have a history that goes back ages. Whisky has dominated the spirits world for generations and has been the spirit of choice, across nations & narrations. We understand that both the Irish and the Scots, mastered the art of distilling and served some of the finest blends in the world. Over the last few decades, the category has recorded an impressive growth. The Irish Whiskey industry is buzzing with activity and the past few years have witnessed an impressive line up of announcements about new distilleries, new partnerships and investments, making promising prospects for the Irish blends. Today Jameson is hailed as the no. 1 Irish Whiskey in the world. Going from grain to glass, James...