Episode description
Aneesh Bhasin is an entrepreneur and the Co-Founder of Svami Drinks, a company that makes non-alcoholic beverages, founded in 2018. He also hosts a podcast called "A Niche Thing." Aneesh is passionate about wines, gin, whiskey, coffee, cheese, gourmet foods, and many other subcultures. He was named one of GQ’s 30 most influential young Indians of 2022.
In this episode, Vinamre and Aneesh discuss:
- The different types of wines and how they are made, including vineyard management
- Old world wines vs. new world wines, and recommendations of the best bars in India
- The culture of cigars, the resurgence of cigars in India, and how to make a good cocktail at home
- What happens in cigar competitions and how you can enhance your lifestyle
Watch this episode if you're interested in subcultures like wines, cigars, and more.
Timestamps:
00:00 - Introduction
1:00 - Basics to understand wines
8:40 - Best wines in India
11:30 - How to choose the best red wine for you
18:12 - Why there are corks in wine bottles
22:00 - How to hold a wine glass
27:15 - Wine swirl vs smell
29:17 - Health benefits of wines
32:35 - How professionals taste wine
38:19 - This wine exam is tougher than IIT
40:40 - Talking to a barista is an advantage
44:11 - What is a good entry point in cocktails
52:11 - What is a good bar to go to?
53:54 - Reality of hotel bars in India
57:55 - Best bars in India
1:01:42 - How to decide on a good cocktail
1:06:24 - How to make a cocktail at home
1:11:34 - What is the purpose of cigars?
1:19:45 - How to smoke a cigar?
1:24:01 - Culture of cigars
1:33:25 - Where to buy cigars in India
1:37:14 - DOs and DON'Ts of smoking a Cigar
1:39:00 - Tips for enhancing your lifestyle
1:54:21 - Conclusion
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