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Artificial 'tongue' that can distinguish between whiskies

Scientists have built a miniature taster that can tell between different aged whiskies.

07 Aug 2019 12:46 PM

When whisky has an alcohol concentration of 59 per cent of higher, the guaiacol becomes far more surrounded by the ethanol molecules, which in turn makes the flavour of the beverage less potent.

Here's why you should not drink whisky neat

Study found when whisky is diluted then more of the guaiacol compound can be found at the surface of the drink, thus enhancing its taste.

07 May 2018 11:22 AM

Ditch that hot toddy, because whisky also goes incredibly well with the perfect summer ingredients like citrus and mint.

Whiskey in the jar’o!

Who says you must put away your favourite whisky for the summer? Here are some ways you can beat the heat with the drink.

24 Mar 2018 12:42 AM

In the late 80s, Claudio Bernasconi visited India with an eye on setting up his own business (Photo: AFP)

The tale behind the Indian connection of the world's largest whisky bar

The bar is now 22 years old and has entered the Guinness Book of World Records for its collection.

04 Mar 2018 3:00 PM

It sobered up at a wildlife rescue centre and was released unharmed. (Photo: Facebook/Emerald Coast Wildlife Refuge)

Florida opossum breaks into liquor store, gets drunk on bourbon

The store owner, Cash Moore, says he never had an opossum break in before.

04 Dec 2017 3:23 PM

The prolific 19th-century Polish-French pianist and composer died at the age of 39, of what had long been believed to be tuberculosis. (Photo: Pixabay)

Pickled in ‘cognac’, Chopin’s heart gives up its secrets

Whether Chopin suffered from cystic fibrosis “is still debatable”.

26 Nov 2017 6:00 PM

The study, involving 30,000 people has found drinkers have significantly different emotional responses to different alcoholic beverages. (Photo: Pixabay)

Find out how different alcoholic drinks affect your mood

Study finds that wine makes us feel more relaxed and amorous while vodka boosts energy.

23 Nov 2017 10:36 AM

The bar, which has a whisky collection honoured in the Guinness Book of World Records, had 47 options, ranging from seven Swiss francs to ten grand per glass.

Whisky sold for $10,000 a shot at Swiss bar turns out to be fake

Macallan whisky purportedly made in 1878 that a Chinese man paid $10,000 for at a Swiss hotel was actually distilled between 1970 and 1972.

03 Nov 2017 11:05 AM

Whiskies are made by distilling fermented grains, such as barley or rye

Find out why whisky tastes better with a few drops of water

According to biochemists, it is because of interplay of molecules that brings the flavour to the surface of the liquid amber.

18 Aug 2017 8:01 AM

What makes this different from your regular milkshake is the spirit.

Fun, freaky cocktails

Freakshakes, which have taken social media by storm, are not only a visual delight but also a must try if you have a sweet tooth.

18 Aug 2017 12:49 AM

Items like Coffee Liqueurs and Irish Cream can enhance the flavor and texture of cold desserts and shakes or coffee.

Spirit-u-al Cooking

Cooking with various alcohols is gaining much popularity. Here are a few recipes using wines, vodka and tequila by Masterchef Puneet Mehta.

28 Jul 2017 12:15 AM

Don’t be under the notion that whisky should only be paired with western cuisine.

A match made in heaven

Just like wine, whisky too can be paired with food for a wholesome culinary experience.

30 Jun 2017 12:06 AM

Current techniques use mass spectroscopy to identify the chemical composition of a whisky (Photo: AFP)

Artificial tongue developed to detect fake whisky

The process is quicker and cheaper than many of the existing methods, researchers said.

09 Jun 2017 8:37 PM

Whisky cheer in a yum wallop

For World Whisky Day on May 20, Chef Nikhil Chib specially crafted a main course and dessert for a perfect Sunday meal.

19 May 2017 12:14 AM

The connect between drinking and festivity is so strong that we often find it hard to imagine one without the other.

Eat, drink and make merry!

A look back at what makes alcohol a friend of merriment through history.

09 Dec 2016 12:11 AM

An ode to the desi spirit

Palm wine, popularly called toddy, is your best desi alternative to whisky, gin or rum.

18 Nov 2016 12:23 AM

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