Not too long ago, a friend and I were stumbling across Singapore city hitting up all the best bars and downing libations like they were going out of style. At the very end of this long excursion, we predictably found ourselves perched at the bar at 28HKS. Long time heavyweight 28HKS needs no introduction if…
Category: Reviews
Whisky and event reviews.
Attic Approved: Hellyers Road Pinot Noir Cask Finish
Kicking off our review series, Attic Approved with this one by Shane Batchler.
1880 SINGAPORE – Cocktails, Coalition, and More
Stuffy cigar rooms. Formidable mahogany doors. Chesterfield sofas. Suited men drinking whisky and laughing loudly. Barely any women in sight. Typical descriptions of every members’ club, right? Wrong.
Cenosillicaphobia: Fear of an Empty Glass
“Wisdom is knowing when you have enough”, said Marty Rubin. We ask, what is ‘enough’? But for the young Shane Batchler, this question could be excruciatingly difficult to answer.
Dream a Little Dram with Whisky Me
If you are anything like us, you know what it feels like to want to try every possible whisky that shows promise. Sometimes however, this obsession isn’t the most practical, because honestly, how many of us can really get a bottle of each fine dram when there are so many?
A Japanese Affair in the Heart of London
There are few things as precious as a rare Japanese whisky. Laced with the exoticism of the far east and aged to perfection, some Japanese whiskies are a gem worth saving for posterity…or your next visit to the bar.
Sipping Whisky: New York to San Francisco
Amanda Victoria tells us where to quench your thirst for whisky, from the Big Apple to the City by the Bay.
We Need To Talk About Jack Rose
Kuala Lumpur has a new Mayor of Good Times and it goes by the name Jack Rose.
Speakeasy Standoff
A review of two of Rome’s most prolific cocktail bars.
The Dram Attic Vault
We’re stoked to share our whisky loot with you, following our beautiful holiday in the hills.
Dram Attic Review: Glenfarclas 15
The Dram Attic house has been indulging in the award-winning Glenfarclas 15. A lovely Speyside single malt with a bold sherry character. Here’s what we think. The Appearance: A first look at it reveals a dull and hazy quality, not quite crystal clear. It has a pale intensity and leaves thin, but very prominent…
