Blog – Page 27 – Bacchus Global

BORN

The Secret of Chogin

We have launched Bacchus Global TV Dive into the world of “Born Chogin,” the ultimate Junmai Daiginjo crafted by Kato Kichibee Shoten in Fukui, Japan!This video reveals how master brewers polish Yamadanishiki rice down to just 20 %, then age the sake at –10 °C for five years to achieve a tropical bouquet and silk-smooth […]

Food

Inside Gaggan’s Multi-Sensory Food Opera

Meet Gaggan, the rebellious Bangkok restaurant turning fine dining upside down.It’s often called a “multi-sensory food opera” for its bold flavors and theatrical flair.Ranked No.1 in Asia’s Best Restaurants 2025, Gaggan also boasts Michelin-star acclaim.Chef Gaggan Anand merges Indian heritage with cutting-edge gastronomy to form “Progressive Indian Cuisine.”He’s famous for breaking the rules: emoji menus, […]

Drink

Basic Compatibility of Sushi with Wine (Champagne)

The Delicate Flavor of SushiSushi is characterized by its fresh seafood and vinegared rice (shari), offering a mild and elegant taste. When paired with wines that have strong acidity, pronounced tannins, or a heavy body, the subtle flavors of the seafood can easily be overwhelmed. To achieve a harmonious pairing, consider the following points Minimizing […]

Drink

Fake Wines Flooding the Market

How confident are you that the valuable wine you’re holding is genuine? According to research on the global wine market, it is estimated that around 20% of wines circulating today could be counterfeit. Behind the widespread issue of counterfeit high-end wines is a hidden market where empty bottles and fake labels are skillfully reused. Cheap […]

Drink

Beyond Soju, Dive into the Deep Flavors of Japanese Shochu

Welcome to the Fascinating World of Japanese Shochu! Recently, Korean dramas have helped Korean shochu, known as soju, become very popular worldwide. However, did you know that Japan also has its own traditional style of shochu, with a long history and unique charm? At first, shochu might seem complicated because there are so many types, but […]

Perspectives

D. Gruhier, Bourgogne Epineuil

Our company exports wines from small French Domains who honour their Terroirs. We adopt, with conviction, the formula of St Exupéry, the author of Le Petit Prince: “We do not inherit this land from our ancestors. We borrow it from our children.” To us, wine is more than a commodity. We are convinced that wine, a […]

Bruno Paillard

Beyond Boundaries, How Chef Giacomo Transforms Local Flavors into Masterpieces

Have you heard of “cuisine without borders”? Chef Giacomo Primante, a young talent from Lanciano, Italy, is creating a new culinary world at his restaurant Etcha in Bangkok, using the skills and insights he gained in various countries. His unique approach does not rely on existing frameworks. Instead, it emerges from a “kitchen with heart,” […]

Drink

Koji Whisky

What Is “Koji Whiskey”?A new trend is emerging in the whiskey world “Koji Whiskey.” This distilled spirit combines Japan’s traditional koji fermentation techniques with the long-term aging methods of whiskey. It can’t legally be called “whiskey” under Japanese regulations, so it remains relatively unknown in Japan. However, overseas, the unique umami from koji and the […]

Bruno Paillard

Fillets is back at One Bangkok

My return to Fillets at One Bangkok was unforgettable. Located on The Storeys’ 3rd floor, it offers an “Anatomy of Taste Theatre” under Chef Randy’s masterful touch. He guided us through inventive appetizers, fresh sashimi, cooked dishes, sublime sushi, and heavenly desserts. The special Wakaze pairing, a French-born sake, accentuated each bite. We finished four […]

Perspectives

bsiteLe Clos des Arènes de Lutèce, the smallest vineyard in Paris, will bottle its wine for the first time.

♦ In previous posts, we have presented you small vineyards that have survived, or are resurrected, in the “intra-muros” Paris (inner-city), such as the Clos de Montmartre. We have the pleasure to present you a new creation, a small Clos of 200 vines plants planted at the site of one of the oldest vestiges of the […]