As a non-whiskey drinker, it was quite an experience to go to a whiskey tasting. I tried whiskey many times but was never really a big fan, it is too strong for me, and the taste is not my favourite. It’s just not my kind of drink. Which made this an interesting and potentially challenging experience right from the get-go.
As the year draws to an end, warm memories of family and friends occupy our thoughts. It is the festive time connecting with loved ones and wrapping up the year on a good note. We went for a perfect setting to try out some cocktails to celebrate the Christmas festivities.
My husband joined me on the tasting at Chuan by Nutmeg, located on the 60th floor of UOB Plaza. Chuan by Nutmeg is a cocktail bar on great heights, and they have a spectacular view. As we arrived at 5pm it is great to see the view in daylight and slowly see the night fall and bright lights taking over the city. To be honest the bar looks a bit like a hotel bar, but it is cozy and a great ‘sort of hidden’ place to check out for a drink. It felt like a good place to have a drink before dinner in the city.
Starting with cocktails is a good way to start the evening. We started our evening with cocktails made with Chita Whisky. The first cocktail was called Ho Ho Hoe and it is a foamy pink sweet delight in a very beautiful glass. The mixologist clearly puts in a great effort making the cocktails. Hard to believe the cocktail was made with Whiskey because it tasted great and I really enjoyed it.
The second cocktail of the evening was a Pine Old Fashioned, As I tried it my face showed that this was a cocktail I did not enjoy. Absolutely not my taste and too strong but a well-known classic and for whiskey lover (like my husband) a great cocktail to enjoy.
The last cocktail we tried was called Cheery Cola and was a cocktail with whiskey combined with cherry and cola flavor in a long glass and it surprisingly smooth and fresh.
I was happily surprised that all these cocktails are made with Whiskey, and I really enjoyed drinking it. The experience changed my view and opinion on Whiskey, which was surprising and a pleasant eye opener.
The Chita cocktails at Chuan at Nutmeg are available until year end 31 Dec 2021.
Chuan at Nutmeg
a. 80 Raffles Place #60-01,1 UOB Plaza, Singapore 048624
