Discover the Mekhong Whiskey Sour, an irresistible cocktail that captures the essence of Thailand through the spicy notes of Mekhong. This drink combines traditional Thai whiskey with the freshness of lemon juice and the sweetness of sugar syrup, making every sip an adventurous taste experience. Ideal for lovers of unique, worldly cocktails.
A while ago we wrote an article about the famous Thai rum 'Mekhong' from the Bangyikhan distillery in Bangkok. Mekhong is also the basic ingredient of a delicious Thai cocktail called 'Thai Sabai'.
Thai Mekhong whiskey is actually rum
Mekhong (แม่ โขง) is a Thai liquor with a long history. The gold-colored bottle is also called "The Spirit of Thailand". Many Thai call it a whiskey but actually it is a rum.
Johnnie Walker Black Label, status symbol in Thailand
Whoever goes to Thailand will have noticed it. The huge billboards for Johnnie Walker whisky. John Walker, the founder of the company, grew up mixing whiskey. He never imagined that his drink would become a status symbol in Thailand.
The Isan, the forgotten part of Thailand (2)
The Isan forms the largest part of Thailand and also has the most inhabitants. Yet this gigantic plateau is the neglected child of the country, just a few hours' drive from Bangkok.
Alcohol abuse a growing problem in Thailand
Those who regularly visit Thailand and occasionally mingle with the Thai population will have noticed one thing: Thai and alcohol don't go well together.
Whiskey magnate builds his empire
The 68-year-old Charoen Sirivadhanabhakadi is invariably referred to in the media as a 'whisky tycoon'. However, his five children prefer 'business tycoon', because the company he runs, the TCC group, does much more than just sell whisky.