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 ==================================================================== This is the official channel for Dostcast, a podcast by Vinamre Kasanaa. Connect with me LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vinamre-kasanaa-b8524496/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vinamrekasanaa/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/VinamreKasanaa Dostcast on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dostcast/ Dostcast on Twitter: https://twitter.com/dostcast Dostcast on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61557567524054 ==================================================================== Contact Us For business inquiries: [email protected]