Ask Tulleeho is aimed at harnessing not just Tulleeho's knowledge but also that of the wide network of people in the liquor business we know. These range from senior managers from leading Indian and MNCs, as well as category experts working for these companies, bar owners, representatives of industry associations, bartenders, liquor shop owners, etc. So whether you're trying to locate blue curacao in Delhi or you want to know what the hell blue curacao is, you'll find your answer here.

  

We will also circulate all questions asked in the form of a newsletter, called what else, Ask Tulleeho, so you're aware of not only the answer to your question but also what other people are asking.

Category : Beer
January 6, 2009
Mohit : Why do we put a slice of lime on a Corona ?

Tulleeho : The original intent of putting a wedge of lime in a Corona bottle was for the purpose of using it to disinfect the rim of the bottle. Another popular explanation for this tradition is that coating the rim of the bottle with a lime kept flies from landing on it, which in the good old days were very abundant in Mexico! The tradition has carried on over the years and now the lime wedge has become a kind of USP and a marketing gimmick for the beer.

Category : Wine Demystified
January 6, 2009
Prabhat : What are the cognacs which are made in India and can you get them in Delhi ? Also what is the basic difference between brandy and cognac ?

Tulleeho : Cognac is a French brandy (spirit distilled from fermented grape juice) that is made exclusively in the Cognac region of France. Hence the term Cognac. Now, Technically speaking brandy made else where in the world, including India, cannot be called a Cognac. Hence there are no "Indian Cognacs". But what we do have is Indian Brandies like Honey Bee, Sikkim Fireball and McDowell's No.1 Brandy made in India. These Brandies are easily available in the market and can be bought over the counter in most of the liquor vends in Delhi.

Category : Places to buy
26 December, 2008
Kaushal : Please let me know where can i buy wine accessories like (wine Bottle Stoppers/Wine Saver/clamp etc.) in Delhi.

Tulleeho : Hi, you can purchase wine accessories on our website via the Tullee Shop.

You can also get these accessories at STEC Hotel Wares or at Sadana's in Sadar Bazaar.

Category : Places to buy
December 15, 2008
Mukesh : Hi, where can i get dry vermouth in Delhi and how much does it cost ?

Tulleeho : Hi Mukesh, the estimated price is Rs. 1300 a bottle and you could get it at any of the following liquor stores :

SDA Market, near IIT
N Block, Middle Circle, Connaught Place
C Block Market, Vasant Vihar
Yusuf Sarai (near the IOC Building)

Category : Places to buy
18 November, 2008
Joe : Where can i get Bacardi Breezers in Chennai ?

Tulleeho : Chennai does not have any Bacardi brands available in the market. If you want to drink a Breezer you will need to head to a bar with an 'imported liquor' license (generally 5 star hotels only).

However Pondicherry, a Union Territory, is not very far away and has no taxes applicable. Hence you will be able to get Breezers easily there.