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When you think of vodka, the first drinks that may come to mind are those that are derived from Sweden and Russia. But India is home to premium spirits too; case in point Smoke Lab Vodka, its first homegrown premium craft vodka that has finally made its way to Singapore. The white spirit is the brainchild of Varun Jain, CEO of NV Group, one of India’s largest and most successful distillers. To set their vodka apart, they are the only ones who use basmati rice that is sourced from the local farms near the distillery. Why basmati rice? One obvious reason is that it is closely linked to its homeland of India. It also gives the spirit its distinct crisp and pure flavour that is finished with pure floral aromas. It’s extremely soft, clean and smooth on the palate, too, as the rice undergoes a complex process including a traditional five-step distillation and an extra step of Sparkle Filtration system to achieve the desired flavours. ....
From its soaring ceilings to opulent details, the Art Deco-inspired interiors of Atlas in Singapore channel the grandeur of the 1920s (Photo: Courtesy of Atlas) “Singapore was historically a trading post and financial hub, so you have different cultures and ethnicities coming together to promote creativity,” explains Jason Williams, a Queensland native who moved to the Lion City five years ago to serve as creative director for Proof & Co as well as Master of Gin at Atlas. “There are tons of expats from the United States and elsewhere, along with a local middle class that have come up in a globalised economy. They experience cocktail culture elsewhere and bring it back here. And since food culture in Asia is so integral, people already have much a broader palate compared to in Australia, where I’m from. Here, they’re more willing to try new things, from smoky mezcals to European liqueurs.” ....