On this side of the world miles away from Mexico, we can't confidently say we are excellent purveyors of this particular liquour. We know our way around whiskies, whether Scotch, Bourbon, or Japanese. Gin, we practically make our own. Vodka notoriously in party heydays, with tequila not too many shots behind. Don't look so guilty now.
Agavepura, on the other hand, would leave most with a confused expression. (Sounds like an island replete with Agave.) Fair, because it comes from this brand's own terminology. It refers to the pure spirit crafted from the wild Agave plant grown in India's Deccan Plateau.
Like most premium alcohols, Maya Pistola adheres to a meticulous selection process. Only the finest Agave Americana, aged between eight to 14 years, is harvested from the Chittoor district in Andhra Pradesh. Each plant is carefully monitored to ensure that the sugars have fully peaked. After distillation, the spirit takes on a character of its own in Goa, where it is matured with high respect for integrity.
The clean spirit has since earned an impressive 32 national and international accolades since its launch in 2022. Not only for taste and quality in this year's The Asian Spirits Masters but for its sustainability efforts as well.
Maya Pistola caters to every palate. The Pistola Joven, a blend of unaged and two-month-aged agave, bursts with the vibrant flavours of the raw plant, making it a refreshing choice for adventurous drinkers. Those seeking a little more depth will find Reposado a balanced complexity through ageing in a combination of Virgin American White Oak and ex-Bourbon casks.
The recently launched Añejo, matures for over 14 months and introduces a subtle smoky finish. For connoisseurs, the Extra Añejo goes extra, maturing more than 36 months in New American Oak barrels for a finish akin to a fine Cognac. Rosa, with a delicate rose hue, delivers a lush profile for wine enthusiasts from its time in ex-Cabernet Sauvignon casks.
Two limited-edition releases are based off the series with Rosa Select, a single cask bottling at 37.5 per cent ABV, and the Phoenix Añejo, aged for 20 months at 40 per cent ABV.
Maya Pistola stocks at Destination Beverage and online via Lazada, but you can try it with flair in cocktails at Smoke & Mirrors, Potato Head and Anti:Dote.
Contemporary Indian restaurant, Revolver, returns with Bullet 10. For its 10th seasonal showing, Revolver whips up a culinary experience full of bold flavours and spices.
With a lifetime of know-how of Indian cooking under his belt, Executive Chef Saurabh Udinia, presents a concept menu that heightens Indian cuisine. Grab a seat for a view of the open show-kitchen. Watch Executive Chef Udinia and his team labour under the heat as they utilise the custom-built wood-fire and binchotan grills and the hand-beaten tandoor.
The Bullet 10 menu starts with the innocuous-sounding Snack Box. This has a Scallop Tartlet infused with pani puri and a Chettinad pulled duck on steamed dhokla. There's also the Japanese turnips are cooked over a fire for a slightly charred exterior. Beneath the skin lies a velvety flesh bolstered by artichokes and coriander seeds.
Using Goan Recheado Masala to marinate an Australian rock lobster, the crustacean is grilled afterwards and accompanied by fragrant Goan red rice. A Spanish Dorada is served on a bed of toasted fresh coconut and black pepper and for your main, an Iberico pork pluma dish that is adorned with a sweet and sour sauce.
The paneers served for Bullet 10, are flown in from Delhi. Presented on a bed of tomato relish, cumin-spiked onion chutney coats the paneers. Baked in the tandoor, Revolver's signature kulchettes are filled with Scamorza cheese and topped with a tandoor-roasted pulled quail.
Ending off the Bullet 10 menu is a lime and lychee sorbet. The dessert is backed with a light coconut espuma and that childhood perennial favourite: popping candy.
Revolver's Bullet 10 menu runs from now until 30 September.
For more information and to make reservations, visit Revolver.
Revolver
56 Tras St
Singapore 078995
+65 6223 2812
