Xin Hui Helder-Eng
Editor
Xin brings to Parched all the wisdom of a young woman who has seen life from both the giving and the receiving end of the bar – the latter far exceeding the former – across the city, the region, and beyond.
Today, armed with the soul of a storyteller and an off-the-charts lexicon, she writes and collects stories for our editorial team with a never-before-seen passion, not simply for drinking, but for the outcomes a good drink brings.
Fluent in small, medium, and colossal talk, she is an inevitable celebrity. Not just because of her good nose, so-so face, and great bod, but because when it comes to the joys of drinking, Xin knows just where the good lighting and badass angle is.
Who said you can't go on a booze-infused vacation without busting a hole in your pocket? Read on as Alyssa Ramos shows you how.
Bartenders are getting their hands on the oldest and rarest booze, dating back to the 1940s. Are you game for a limited edition cocktail?
You may think that tools are the most important thing a bartender can have. In some immediate ways, yes. But, as Cocktail Kingdom proprietor Greg Boehm notes, "Books are the backbone of everything we do."
Vacations are all about letting loose, so it’s no surprise that more and more travelers are opting for locations known for their libations.
Introducing the latest bar gadget: The Cocktail Computer. It contains over 100 recipes and you don't need WiFi to make this lo-fi gadget work its magic.
Belgium dominates the world of beermaking, and rightfully so. Today, we bring you a comprehensive beer-drinking guide across four cities in Belgium.
They owned the drink in their hand as much as their sense of style, matching a snappy vestiary with a sexy drinking vessel. Here are the Five Legends of Liquor.
Whether it's cheers, salut or kanpai, the act of toasting is a global phenomenon that has been at the forefront of celebrations and community gatherings for centuries. But the question is: Where exactly did the origins of toasting with wine begin?
Stand out a little. Bring a Prosecco Col Fondo instead of Champagne.
Recreating an Italian aperitivo in your own home is easy, and begins with a bottle of Ferrari Trentodoc.
Oysters are amazing. Cocktails are amazing. Who knew pairing them together can do wonders? Now, you do.