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Got a bottle of the world’s most beloved golden-brown spirit at home? Go beyond neat and on the rocks for something a bit more shaken and stirred. We round up a few classic, tried-and-tested cocktail recipes that let the nuances of whiskey shine. An indispensable part of every home bar, whiskey could be smoky, sweet, spicy, or even fruity, depending on the distillation, maturation, and fermentation process. Naturally, there are scores of options to choose from, with the most popular being bourbo
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The world of whiskey—and whisky—is as broad and exciting as it’s ever been. Delicious drams are being crafted and poured seemingly everywhere, and narrowing down specific countries of origin to focus on is becoming increasingly difficult…though the process of “researching” them all is just about as much fun as a spirits lover can have. The following 15, from Scotland, Japan, India, and Australia, listed alphabetically, are all worthy of space on your bar cart. We’ve featured these four countries
KUALA LUMPUR, June 27 — Umno president Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has applied to the High Court to suspend his trial...
Water is essential to the production of beer. In Singapore, one brewery is taking a greener approach to sourcing this ingredient by using wastewater that, prior to treatment, contained (among other things) the urine of local residents — and one can now savour it in a can of NEWBrew. Hops, malts and yeast are the ingredients you might first think of when it comes to making beer. However, it’s impossible to make beer without one essential thing: water. Brewers take care to choose specific waters t
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What makes for some of the highest-grossing films of all time? From the plot and the genre to cinematography and powerful performances, many factors contribute to making a film a hit and drawing earnest cine-goers to the theatres to watch the drama unfold on the big screen. Additionally, such is the craze around some renowned franchises, such as The Avengers or Star Wars, that all superhero and sci-fi movie enthusiasts flock to the cinemas to get every little detail of their fictional heroes, re
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Kensington Palace has unveiled the first joint portrait of the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, Prince William and Kate Middleton — and it depicts the couple in their finest royal fashion. The Duchess of Cambridge posed for the portrait in an emerald Falconetti dress by Susie Cave’s label The Vampire’s Wife. It was the same dress she wore during her royal tour of Ireland in March 2020. Here’s more on the portrait and what Kate Middleton wore Kate Middleton’s fashion statements for the portrait Ima
KUALA LUMPUR, June 27 — The federal government should institute immediate cost-cutting measures such as freezing all off...
KUALA LUMPUR, June 27 — The Malaysian Employers Federation (MEF) has said it supports the government’s creation of a quo...
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Can’t wait to unwind from a stressful work week? Consider going for a cheeky retreat with Monkey Shoulder at The KL Journal Hotel. If we’re all honest with ourselves, we’d acknowledge the need to take a breather every now and then. Whether you’re in a career rut rushing against deadlines or just need some down time away from your daily challenges, going on a much-needed getaway always helps. If you’re living in KL and don’t feel like travelling too far, the city’s blessed with a myriad of amazin
KUALA LUMPUR, June 27 — Datuk Seri Tajuddin Abdul Rahman said today that he is confident of winning the Pasar Salak fede...
KUALA LUMPUR, June 27 — Former home minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi today insisted in the High Court that the RM5...
Son Ye-jin and Hyun Bin from the Korean series Crash Landing on You are going to be parents soon. On 27 June, Son Ye-Jin took to Instagram to confirm her pregnancy. However, the news of the pregnancy comes less than a month after her agency denied rumours that she was pregnant. Son Ye-jin breaks the news of her pregnancy on Instagram The actress posted a picture of flowers and wrote a note in Korean informing her legions of fans about the pregnancy. She began by enquiring about the well-being of
Embarking on a sailing trip in a private yacht doesn’t mean the group has to be large. Small groups of around 8-14 friends or family members, can take their pick from some of the best private yacht charters, to sail on Southeast Asian waters in utmost comfort. Charter yachts range from traditionally designed phinisi yachts to ultra-advanced superyachts. Of course, some are speedy while the others are not. So, charterers have a choice regarding how, and whether quickly or leisurely, do patrons wi
What does the word ‘auction’ bring to your mind? While many would say paintings or jewellery, others may say gadgets or books, but only a few or none may say plants. Yes, you read that right! Plants are auctioned, too. For instance, a Rhaphidophora tetrasperma plant was sold for a whopping amount of USD 19,297 (RM 84945.39) on a New Zealand-based popular auction site Trade Me. Native to Malaysia and Thailand, it was the most expensive plant to be sold on the website as per a June 2021 CNN report
