“Too much of anything is bad, but too much good whiskey is barely enough.”
-Mark Twain
21st of May is celeberated as Whiskey Day
worldwide and to commemorate this occasion United Spirits Limited-Diageo organised an
event .With the people,the enthusiasm there could not have been any other
better place than Namma Bengaluru for the event. And Yes my friend, I, too, was invited to cover
up the event for my blog.
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| The Invite |
The Event:
#LoveScotch
is about empowering people to express their passion, embolden existing
ambassadors and inspire those who are new to whisky, creating a movement
across the globe for people to share
how they enjoy their dram.
The Initiation:
I started for the event at around 4.30pm and reached
Shangri-La Hotel at 5.30 pm.The event
started around 5.45pm with Canadian Super Model Coco Rocha,the Global Ambassador of the
LoveScotch event , first to arrive. Being
the Global Ambassador of the event,Coco
came directly from Manila after attending Love scotch event there.Next on the
list to arrive was the ever charming Mandira Bedi and she looked the same she
did way back in DDLJ, I guess she never aged. Soon she was followed by the Man of
the Moment Randeep Hooda and Dino Morea.There was a photo session with the
guests and how can I miss my chances to be clicked them.
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| The Thing |
The Love:
As the event was on and because of World Whiskey Day and
what was better than asking the Celebs about their favourite drinks and I started
off with the lovely Coco.
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| With Coco Rocha |
Me:Hey Coco,You look stunning,You had been the Global Ambassador of the event,firstly Manila
then Bengaluru where’s next?
Coco:Hi..Thank you very much.Yes Manila was fun and I am
hoping for a better time in Bengaluru.Firstly I will be heading back home as I
have a small baby to look after and lets see what plans chalk out next.
Me:As today is the World Whiskey Day,Whats your favourite of
the list?
Coco:My personal favourite is Ginger Ale with Johnnie Walker
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Me:What’s you connection with scoth and what makes you like
it the most?
Coco:My Dad’s an Englishman and he had a bar at home,I guess
that answers the first part.And what makes me like it is the Smokiness and the
texture.
Me:Thank you very much Coco,It was nice meeting you.
Coco:Thank you very much,same here.
The next on the list was Mandira…
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| With Mandira Bedi |
Me:Hi.. Mandira,You look gorgeous!!!
Mandira:Thank you.
Me:What’s you favourite scotch?
Mandira:I would definitely say it's Single Malt Singleton.
Me:So do you have any story behind your scotch love?
Mandira:My Father is Sardar and everyday he had a custom
sort of thing Baraf(ice),Paani(water) and Soda .Now, you know where from the scotch love
came from.Even now when I visit my Dad we sit together over a peg of whiskey and talk
around,as my brother is not much into it I would rather say I am the son my
father never had :D
Me:Apart from Singleton what else,cocktails?
Mandira:No cocktails please.I enjoy Vodka and like Johnnie
Walker too.I am looking forward to trying Smokie Cookie tonight.
Me:Thank you Mandira,nice talking to you.
Mandira:Thank you
Next Up Randeep Hooda…
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| With Randeep Hooda |
Randeep:Hey.. how are you man?
Me: I am fine,how are you?
Randeep:I am doing great.
Me:So Randeep,I have two quick questions for you.
Randeep:Shoot
Me:I have read it somwhere that you are an active blogger
yourself but you posted last back in 2013.
Randeep:Yes,I used to blog and I am getting lots of work now
a days(wink;) so I am not getting enough time for it.
Me:Being a scotch lover yourself whats’s you favourite?
Randeep:Black Dogs on the rocks any day,I also like Johnnie
Walker, the aroma it grips you from beneath.
Me:Thanks Randeep.
Randeep:Thank you.
The Italian Hunk..Dino Morea
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| With Dino Morea |
Me:Hey Dino,How are you?
Dino:Hey Bro,I am good,How are you doing?
Me: Going great,You are a Bangalorean,what is the best thing you like
about Bangalore apart from the weather ofcourse?
Dino:What not? I grew up in this place its my home and there
is hardly any part of your home you don’t like.
Me:So true,So Dino whats your favourite scotch?
Dino:Its Black and White mate..BLACK AND WHITE.
Me:Thanks Dino
Dino:Thanks Bro.
Rajiv Mehta ,CEO, Arvind Fashion Brands & Arvind Sports Lifestyle,another A-lister of the event was late but he
did manage to share his love for scotch and the romance with it that started
from his B-School. His favourite Scotch is Double Black and he loves to
have it with Thums Up. He said, “Thums Up and Scotch ,a briiliant combination.
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| The event |
After the Interaction it was time to offically mark the
event open and with Randeep,Dino avail themselves for Bartending with the two lovely ladies
following.They seemed to be enjoying
very much of it with Randeep even making a drink which he called
HOOO-DAAAAA :D
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| The Bartenders |
Pub Crawling…
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| At Skyye Bar |
The next stop was Skyye Bar & Lounge,UB City and a
luxurious Bus was arranged by the organiser
for us from the Hotel to UB
City.Skyye bar was as happening as it is always with colourful lights and
beautiful ladies all around.We had one more session of Drink making with celebs with Mandira doing the Bartending
here which was soon followed by another session in Sancho’s with CoCo as the
bartender.
I had a wonderful time around with the Celebs,the people
around and overall it was one hell of a great event by United Spirits.I hope that
they keeping organising many such event and keep inviting me too :D.I would
also like to thank Mr.Manish Pandey,R SQUARE Consulting Services Pvt.Ltd, for inviting me to cover up the event for my blog.
For all you Scotch lovers...Do share your list of favourite scotch but till then #LOVESCOTCH
