TRENDS
Tippling Point | Summer is still some time away but it’s never too early to meet Tom Collins
Here’s the story of the birth of a phenomenal cocktail, with the recipe thrown in, cheers
BUSINESS
Tippling Point | How mulled wines came to be synonymous with winter drinks
What drink offers warmth from the extreme cold, the incessant snow, and the dark thoughts still steaming up inside?
BUSINESS
The story of Glenfiddich: From wish to create best dram in valley to fifth-generation family business
Run by the fifth generation of the Grant-Gordon family, Glenfiddich is one of the few Scottish distilleries to remain family-owned
WORLD
Tippling Point | The binge competition that Alexander organised
After the death of Calanos, Alexander wanted to organise a competition after the style of the Olympics in memory of the departed. But to Alexander's utter despair, the native Indians and Persians weren't familiar with any athletic event they could compete with the Macedonian soldiers. How about a drinking competition then! Someone suggested.
TRENDS
Tippling Point | Sentiment beerish: Wars, cholera, inflation and now Covid, Oktoberfest has seen it all and prevailed
The coronavirus outbreak is the latest reason for a string of cancellations that Oktoberfest has had over the years but people of Munich know it is just a blip and plans are already afoot for 2021.
TRENDS
Tippling Point | The Queen of the Nightclubs
In the roaring twenties, America was reeling under prohibition. Alcohol was illegal. It was in those dark times that Texas Guinan, actress, dancer and owner of Club 300, rose to become 'the Queen of the Night Clubs.'
TRENDS
Tippling Point | The legendary journey of Plymouth Gin from England's oldest distillery
Plymouth Gin became the only gin in the world to have a Protected Designation of Origin status. Only if it is made in the town of Plymouth can one call a gin Plymouth.
TRENDS
Tippling Point | The intriguing connection between vintage wines and comets
Viticulturists and oenologists in France look forward to comets appearing in the sky before harvest season in vineyards because they swear a successful vintage is assured.
TRENDS
Tippling Point | The liqueur that originated from a fling
Amaretto, the most popular liqueur in Italy, owes its birth to a crazy love affair
WORLD
Tippling Point | The story of Elijah Craig, the father of bourbon
The eureka moment came when a conflagration ate into the stock of a distillery owned by Elijah Craig, a Baptist preacher, and educator charring some of his oak barrels
BUSINESS
Tippling Point | The unusual story of Hine, one of the world’s most famous cognacs
The origin of Hine germinated not in France, the homeland of this unique version of brandy, but from across the Channel
BUSINESS
BevQ Model: Hell hath no fury like a Kerala tippler denied
Technology never stood a chance against the Malayali’s love for booze
