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.
Don't rush the tasting experience. Linger over the wine.
A wine bottle is the classic complement to any joyous occasion. But there's a right type for every occasion. Here are some guidelines.
There are plenty of make-ahead options if you're looking for a big-batch mixed drink recipes to serve at a gathering. We give you 11 recipes.
Bartenders don’t have to only be bartenders, and a love of spirits doesn’t necessarily mean you have to own a bar.
Giving you a few more reasons to raise that shot glass and kick back a drink.
They say 'eat your greens'. We say 'drink your greens...' With some alcohol of course!
Gentlemen, it's time to grow some hair on the chest. Start drinking the right way.
Taiwan's Dazzling Café (蜜糖吐司專賣店) is famous for its desserts and and, er, bread. So why are we featuring it? The one in Singapore (Capitol Piazza) is the first Dazzling to have a bar serving bespoke cocktails, with prices that are mouth-watering.
Tokaji Aszú is pronounced "toh-kai-ee ah-soo". Grape geeks, here are a few terms you need to practise, because you'll be seeing lots more of them!
No recipe book needed to get started mixing up some of these classic cocktails. Gentlemen, here are 5 recipes for you.
NitroBrew - A new bartop device that exponentially ups the complexity and flavor of all your beers and cocktails. Not sure about you, but we're excited.
We've all heard it - Bartenders throw around all kinds of interesting words and phrases. Today, we bring you a glossary of the secret lingo.