Whisky Business
This country is famous for its aged oak whisky, with regions like the Highlands and Speyside
What is Scotland
This instrument, with 88 keys, is a staple of jazz and was famously played by Thelonious Monk, Duke Ellington, and Herbie Hancock
What is the piano
She may live on this side of the Atlantic but in her heart this city has everything she wants
What is London
This 6 letter word is what excites Shilpa, and what brought her to MaRS
What is Impact
This spiced beverage is made by brewing black tea with milk, sugar, and warming spices
What is Chai
Unlike wine, whisky generally does not continue aging once it has been bottled. True or false?This West End establishment (two floors) announced their closure in early 2026
True
In jazz, this term describes a musician spontaneously creating or embellishing a melody rather than simply playing the written notes
What is improvisation
This South Asian country is known for its delicious flavours
What is India
This oldest tennis tournament in the world is famous for its grass courts and strict white-clothing rule.
What is Wimbledon?
This South Indian dish is a crispy, fermented crepe traditionally made from rice and black gram
What is Dosa
This American whiskey made primarily from corn is named after a county in Kentucky (although it doesn't have to be made there)
What is Bourbon
This legendary trumpeter recorded the iconic album Kind of Blue, one of the best-selling jazz albums of all time
Who is Miles Davis
This Western New York city sits on the shore of Lake Erie and is famous for its wings
What is Buffalo
From slow jams to powerhouse vocals, this genre has a firm grip on her music library
What is R&B
Her prep for this annual event begins weeks in advance, making it Shilpa’s undisputed favorite holiday to host
What is Thanksgiving?
Whisky gets much of its color and many of its characteristic flavors from spending time in these wooden vessels
What are oak barrels/barrels/casks
This legendary jazz saxophonist was known as “Bird” and helped pioneer the bebop movement
Who is Charlie Parker
This Toronto park is Canada's first national urban park
What is Rouge Park
If you repeat this NFL franchise's name three times, you'll sound like Beyonce demanding payment in a 1999 hit
Who are the Buffalo Bills? (Bills, Bills, Bills)
On her travels, Shilpa brought back this iconic British ring-shaped snack for the Health Team to enjoy.
What are Hula Hoops?
A whisky described as “peated” gets its distinctive smoky character from burning this material during the malting process
What is peat
This jazz icon was famously known for her ability to scat sing turning her voice into an improvised musical instrument
Who is Ella Fitzgerald
Founded in 1954, this annual music festival in Rhode Island was one of the first major festivals dedicated to jazz and has featured legends like Louis Armstrong, Ella Fitzgerald, and Duke Ellington
What is the Newport Jazz Festival
This London-based jazz collective takes its name from a biblical prophet
The Ezra Collective
This item is delivered by this famous Mumbai food-delivery system and the title of one of Shilpa's all time favorite films
What is The Lunchbox