Quench your thirst with our bi-weekly recommendations of tipples that please
Alcoholic brews have not only withstood the test of time, but have evolved alongside mankind, reflecting the needs and desires of each passing generation. Our deep affinity with such beverages stem not just from tasting notes, but the experience and emotions associated with every sip. From The Old Man’s literary touch to Tippling Club’s infusion of fine art, these revolutionary watering holes explore beyond the tangible and open up thrilling new facets to the art of drinking.
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1. The Old Man
The Old Man writes a love letter to Ernest Hemingway, its admiration and wonder of the literary giant woven into the seams of a timeless interior and nostalgic “V3” menu. Distilled in each pour are fragments of the legendary author’s vibrant yet tragic life experiences, as well as the immense passion he felt towards his paramour. Inviting the spirit of Hemingway’s ingenuity, the cocktails here are brazenly experimental, combining culinary accoutrements and science to produce drinks that command any table they are laid upon.
Harkening back to Hemingway’s formative years as a Red Cross driver during WWI is the #1917—Monkey Shoulder Whisky infused with cheese wax, hydrated sous vide fungi and honey brine for a well-rounded umami-rich libation, with earthy undertones recalling a weathered veteran’s wartime battles. As for the #1944, Hemingway’s fourth and final wife, Mary Welsh is the muse. A juniper-based creation made of Stranger & Sons Gin, roasted solanum melongena and zesty citrus channels the exhilaration of a bittersweet love affair. Book here.
The Old Man | 55 Keong Saik Rd., 01-04, S(089158) | 6909 5505