The Tatler Bar recommends these exquisite whiskies and cognacs that will pair extremely well with your CNY dishes
Chinese New Year is a time of celebration with loved ones and that often means glorious feasts—with matching tipples to sweeten the occasion. Perhaps, by this time, you would have already planned out how to enjoy your reunion dinners this year with social distancing in mind, and whether you'll dine out or enjoy it in the comfort of your home. But what about the bottles you'll pop open to ring in the Year of the Ox?
"Brown spirits like cognac pairs extremely well with rich dishes such as steak and duck," explains Mathieu Chapoutier, APAC director of Tesseron Cognacs. And for this reason, our team at The Tatler Bar has curated a special selection of whiskies and cognacs to elevate your CNY festivities.
(Related: What to Do in Singapore to Celebrate the Year of the Ox)
1. Hennessy XO
CNY celebrations call for special bottles such as this, created by Maurice Hennessy in 1870 and hailed as the emblematic icon of the Hennessy Maison. The blend is made up of over 100 eaux-de-vie from Grande and Petite Champagne that had been aged in young oak barrels. Rich, spicy and complex, the drink will hold its own when paired with rich dishes.