Cover Ladies raising a glass of Johnnie Walker Blue Label (Photo: Daniel Adams)
Ladies raising a glass of Johnnie Walker Blue Label (Photo: Daniel Adams)
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Tatler Malaysia and Johnnie Walker Blue Label hosted an intimate private dinner and whisky tasting for an exclusive guest list of 50 incredible women
A night of gastronomical flair and great company with the exquisite Johnnie Walker Blue Label cocktails to tie it all together, this exclusive dinner presented by Johnnie Walker Blue Label and Tatler Malaysia’s Front & Female celebrated a group of 50 women from all walks of life, from stay-at-home mums to corporate leaders.
Among them were Hong Leong Investment Bank CEO Lee Jim Leng, Valiram Group F&B director Roshan Valiram, restaurateur Datin Jean Liew, Standard Chartered Bank Malaysia independent non-executive chairman Datuk Yvonne Chia, Suen Lee of Suen Jewellers, and Yvents founder Datin Yvette Kang.
Read more: Johnnie Walker Blue Label x Suen Jewellers: a brand created, built, and run by women
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Pushing aside the notion that whisky gatherings are purely a gentleman's game, the night proved to be enjoyable for all the ladies as they turned up at Gordon Ramsay Bar & Grill in Sunway Resort Hotel where the dinner was held.
Welcome drinks were promptly served, from glasses of Johnnie Walker Blue Label neat to delectable cocktails like Manhattan with a Twist (Johnnie Walker Blue Label with wild cherry-infused sweet vermouth, D.O.M Benedictine and chocolate bitters) and Blue Label Sour made with Johnnie Walker Blue Label, Lapsang Souchoung syrup, fresh lemons, egg white, and Angostura bitters.
See also: The Johnnie Walker Blue Label Experience at EQ Kuala Lumpur
Above Blue Label Sour cocktail
Above Manhattan with a Twist cocktail
Blue Label Sour cocktail
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Johnnie Walker insignia carved into the ice
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Before dinner was served, guests were treated, five at a time, to a whisky-tasting session hosted by Johnnie Walker Blue Label expert Chong Wai Keng. He explained the tasting notes and distinct flavours of Johnnie Walker Blue Label as well as the limited edition Johnnie Walker Blue Label Ghost & Rare and the King George V.
The first of four courses prepared by the culinary team at Gordon Ramsay Bar & Grill was then served as guests enjoyed live performances by renowned Australian violinist and composer Josh Kua and Malaysian songbird Elvira Arul.
Pairing wonderfully with the smooth and rich taste of Johnnie Walker Blue Label, mouthwatering mains like the classic beef wellington or the snow cod with Romanesco broccoli and caviar were a hit. The meal rounded off with dessert, a decadent Manjari chocolate tart with honeycomb and yoghurt sorbet.
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Photography: Daniel Adams
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Previously contributing to Esquire Malaysia, Expat Lifestyle and Newsweek, Tania oversees digital stories across Tatler’s key content pillars, also leading the Front & Female platform exploring issues and topics affecting women today.
