Summer Social Event by The Other Me & Merry-Go-Round

Ever since I signed up to be in the mailing list of The Other Me, this lovely boutique takes me on a journey of sensory experiences to appreciate the finer or delicate things in life through various events they host. Yes, it's a must to sign up for their mailing list to get access to special exclusive events. And their shop is like Naughty Little Wonderland, where items of pleasure and sensuality can be found here, plus curated lingerie and choice clothing.

The ladies here are so friendly and awesome, all up to talk about intimate subjects, if you want. Their cosy space can be reserved for exploration of their items on sale here, with some ladies' talk added in between. Couples or guys are welcomed too.

And this time, Julius Toh, owner of Merry-Go-Round bar, also Brand Ambassador of Copenhagen Distillery, is invited to host the Gin and Spirits Tasting at The Other Me. And it is unexpectedly such an awesome event. The hosts are wonderful and thoughtful, giving us generous pours of spirits, and helpings of smoked salmon, cookies and premium chocolates to pair with.

What is even better is that Julius is very candid in sharing his knowledge and really goes into details on the making of each spirit, letting us gain a newfound appreciation of Copenhagen spirits. The founder of the distillery is actually a chemist who is passionate about spirits, thus using his expertise to create unique and distinctively Danish spirits. And both processes of distillery and aging are done by the distillery, thus creating products that fit the founder's vision.

Best of all, we get to try the new make of the distillery, which is something that most distilleries will never let outsiders try. So I feel so special to be able to try it, and it's so good. I immediately comment that the new make alone makes attending thsi event all worthwhile.

I'm so glad that I decide to go for this enriching event despite it being on a weekday. Totally worth it!

Aquavit, which is made from dill, is light and easy to drink, great for any occasion. Yes, this is the first time I try Aquavit, a rare spirit, and I like it, especially the long pepper one, whose spicy, peppery taste makes it exciting.

Gin, another clear spirit, is made from Juniper instead, thus featuring a stronger herbal taste.

Bay Leaf Gin is spicy in taste with pronounced herbal notes.

Orange Gin has surprising balanced taste that is so easy on the palates. It is smooth and has floral citrus aroma to balance the taste of Juniper. So uplifting and sweet. It’s easy to love this spirit and I love this.

Angelica Gin has angelica, a famous Chinese medicine herb, infused into the spirit. The interesting thing is the angelica in thus gin was picked in Denmark. Talking about truly Danish! I’m amazed by the umami and light herbal taste in this gin. This is so good too.

According to Julius, most distilleries will not let the public taste their new make, the distilled spirit before aging, because it is too harsh and too strong. But he confidently let us have an exclusive taste of Copenhagen’s new make to build our confidence on how good the spirits are, at their raw form. And yes, it’s so smooth and easy to drink. Now I’m all eager to try their whiskies.

The whiskies are aged in Virgin cask made specifically from Hungarian Oak, which is denser and stronger, in order to take the rapid change in internal pressure due to aging in accelerated style, via temperature rotating between 17 to 30 constantly. The alcohol % varies for every batch because the founder will taste every batch and determine at which stage is the taste optimised and then packed accordingly. Now I'm really impressed.

Raw Edition, made from 100% Danish barley, tastes intense, smooth and sweet, packing a high ABV of 59%. I love this. By the way, all attendees were asked to guess the ABV of this spirit. My guess was 60%, the nearest to the answer 😁

Rare Edition tastes fresh and sweet, easy on the palates.

Refined Edition is full of nuances, due to the use of smoked danish barley and being aged in a barrel that was infused with herbs and various produce of Denmark. The infusion actually took 7 years while aging in the cask took 3 years, due to accelerated aging. That's some dedication to creating a whisky that is packed with the taste of Denmark. And it works totally for me. I love the different layers of subtle flavours floating in this drink. And yes, I got a bottle of this. 

Coffee spirit is very unique where there is a lovely rich earthy aroma of coffee without the caffeine.  Great for enjoying in the afternoon for high tea, or at night without worrying about the caffeine affecting one's sleep.

Thoughts: True Enjoyment for the Senses and Appreciation of Finer Things in Life

Shochu High Tea Party - Lovely Pastries and Shochu

Another awesome collaboration between Tarte by Cheryl Koh, Old Moon Spirits and The Other Me comes in the form of “Shochu High Tea Party”!

This time, I’m being pampered with a selection of specially crafted high tea desserts, which is only available for this event. And once again, I’m blown away by how unique and delicious these delectable desserts are. And I got to meet Cheryl Koh, the master behind these desserts!

To make things even better, I get to enjoy a curated range of shochu, courtesy of Old Moon Spirits. The shochu, on rocks, is so refreshing and easy to drink.

Finally, I got a special prize from The Other Me 😉  And while at there, I got a bottle of delicious-smelling lavender & vanilla massage oil.

A lovely mix of savoury and sweet desserts, that is like no other desserts I have ever tried. This kind of events is a must-experience for anyone who loves desserts or food or exclusivity.

Tomato Sorbet topped with drops of basil oil gets the “wow” from me at first spoonful. This dessert presents tomato in a form that I have never tried before. The sorbet speaks of Italian summer with the distinctive sweetness and hints of refreshing tanginess of tomatoes. There is a secret element in the sorbet that adds a lovely intensity to the taste. The texture is so unique in which there is a slight gluey feel layered onto the sorbet. I love it actually.

mimi shochu, made from a blend of Tamaakane and Beniharuka sweet potatoes, is super refreshing. And each subsequent sip gets better and sweeter. I love its cute bottle!

Focaccia with Prosciutto looks ordinary but the taste is on another level. The focaccia is super fluffy and is packed with the sweetness of baked wheat. And this sweetness juxtaposes perfectly with the savoury meatiness of prosciutto ham and the cream with a hint of tangy taste.

Marco, made from Japanese purple sweet potatoes, has this beautiful floral aroma that I fall in love with it at first sip. I love the bottle, of course!

Mushroom & Truffle Pie is full of earthy goodness.

Ga, the result of an amazing blend of different sweet potatoes, black koji and aged sake, features an interesting light umami in the taste.

Yam & Lotus Tart is different from the usual Orh Nee dessert in which the yam paste here has a more pronounced milky taste. And this how I love it.

Cherry Madeleine is like the best Madeleine. The savoury glaze and hint of cherry tart sweetness make this taste so complex and awesome.

Chocolate Macadamia Tart is full of crunchy goodness.

Thoughts: Astounded Again by the Awesome Pastries and Drinks

Sensory Indulgence @ Tarts by Cheryl Koh

One awesome thing leads to another awesome thing. After attending a wonderful event, it brings me to another one: Sensory Indulgence II, where I indulge in the unique combination of exclusively crafted desserts and premium whiskies from Old Moon Spirits. It is a palates opening experience where I get to try delectable unique tarts (foie gras tart, anyone?) and explore how awesome and varied whiskies can be.

The service here is awesome. The staff is friendly and prompt to topping up the ice and nuts.

It’s so good that I definitely look forward to Sensory Indulgence III.

Lemon Pomegranate Tart features perfectly balanced flavours and textures. It’s so amazingly good and unique. The tart taste of lemon, the tangy sweetness of pomegranate and the light sweetness of the pastry shell plus custard, all work so well together. The slightly crunchy, bouncy texture of pomegranate is chef’s kiss. It is so versatile in taste that it goes well with lots of whiskies.

Amazing curated Japanese whiskies that redefine the old world vibe of whiskies. Not a whisky fan initially, I find myself, surprisingly, enjoying these drinks. All have different taste profiles and character, making it exciting to try them.

Vanilla Pastry Cream with Fresh Strawberries is like old school favourite that will please most palates. Very good balance of flavours too.

Foie Gras Cream and Raspberry Jam Choux is my-oh-my amazingly good. Tempered with cream and raspberry, the rich savoury umami of foie gras is so perfectly balanced and realised in this dessert. My favourite for the day. I want to buy a dozen of this if there is option to.

Onion Comte with Apple Jelly Tartlet is another savoury surprise that I also love. The lovely pungency of onion comte is nicely softened by the apply jelly to be truly delightful dessert.

And it is perfection when paired with the whisky to bring out the core sweetness of the tart.

Thoughts: Love the one-of-a-kind delicious tarts ❤️

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