Too bad its not whisky though. Lyn (my boo) and I popped over to Takashimaya last weekend after picking up two important items for our big project and spotted a temporary stall selling all sorts of olive oils and aged balsamic vinegars. Managed by the folks from Crescendo, the oily goodness offered were priced slightly more affordable than those you will find at gourmet supermarkets.
Of course as curious chefs go (okay…how does home cook chefs sound like?), we inquired about their products hoping to pick up something nice to cook with. The lady who served us was rather knowledgeable and patient allowing us to sample a full range of oils and vinegars. After much debate over the age of vinegar we should buy, we decided to bite the bullet and picked up not only a bottle of truffle oil but a 25-year-old balsamic vinegar. At 25 years old, the balsamic vinegar has pretty much caramelised, and it tastes oh so sweet.
Our damage was a little under $50…I think. Those looking out for something green (as in environmentally) can bring their own glass bottles for refills. Well done folks, I can foresee myself popping over to get my oily fix in the near future. If my memory serves me right, they have a shop located at Orchard Ion.
Left: The 25-year-old balsamic vinegar | Right: Truffle (flavoured) oil
Lyn and I reckoned that it would be a waste to use the balsamic vinegar as a salad dressing and decided on using it for a dip for our bread instead. However, I did nudge her a little, challenging her to just try at least one time to see how it will taste like. Let’s just say that I’m looking forward to it. Unfortunately, our truffle oil was not exactly an extract. Mr Miyagi who also bought the same bottle of oil have more about it here. He is right though, we can consider picking up these bottles as a Christmas gifts… 
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while i’m kinda sure that they are the genuine article – be careful of these ’boutique’ brews/cosmetics. Some of them simply get what is off the shelf, dilute it and then repackage them into ‘fancy handwritten bottles’ to sell as top class stuff – and if i may add- they have ways to make it taste and look ‘aged’. Cheers!
Yeah I know what you mean man. Hopefully this one is safe given that they were featured in our local papers before ~crosses fingers~. But you know ah…I think it also extends to everything even from supermarket products to toiletries, etc. Sure they may indicate something on the label that you think is genuine but reality, it ain’t. From organic to even healthy food..but I’m sure you already know that..
Trust Lyn to look at every single ingredient list eh?
Wow, I didn’t even know you can buy 25 year old balsamic vinegar. I’m sure it would be quite tasty. You’d definitely want to use such expensive oil carefully.
@LB: That’s right man..good ‘ol 25 years old. The boo will definitely use it prudently..