The UTW (“Under Ten Words”): Affordably priced whiskies and great mains on Hong Kong Street. The must-orders (if any): A dram of affordably-priced whisky, Duck Confit Summary: Picking up where Latin American cocktail joint Vasco left off on Hong Kong Street, The Cooperage is a cosy whisky bar offering more…
Venison sirloin flambéed with Suntory Kakubin Kuro whisky at your table, served with coriander salsa verde, broccolini and sautéed cherry tomatoes from Arteastiq. Possessing the taboo yumminess of a strict yet attractive discipline master, the chewy and roasty venison sirloin tantalised with its decidedly inappropriate naughty squirts of dizzying alcohol…
Jiu Zhuang Xiaolongbao infused with Single Malt Whisky (?!?) from Jiu Zhuang, a Chinese dim sum bar tucked deep in Dempsey forestry. Essentially soup dumplings gone all Eyes Wide Shut-esque libertine debauchery, with the whisky striking with an arresting fumes-y, throat-drying vengeance. 4/5 Jiu Zhuang Block 6C & 6D Dempsey…
Drunken Babe from Non Entrée Desserts – walnut brownie, whisky-infused milk chocolate whip, smoky bacon crisps on chocolate paper, caramel popcorn and raspberry sorbet. The proceedings felt a tad everything and the kitchen sink-esque, and the flavours at play were heavy-handed. The very spank-deserving whip wore its whisky breath with…