Penang Cocktail Week 2026 - At a Glance

Penang Cocktail Week returns from 15–20 September 2026, with this year's edition built around five themes of Penang hospitality: Kaki Lang, Makan Angin, Jiak, Kongsi and Lau Juak!  

Kaki Lang is about friends and the local bar community (ie guest shifts), Makan Angin is about getting out and exploring (beyond just the usual guest shifts), Jiak is all about food, Kongsi is about sharing and coming together, while Lau Juak! is about having a good time (ie large crowd events & parties).

 

Here's a quick look at some of the highlights for each day. There's also full programme via Google Calendar at the end of this post, so you can see what's happening, when and where at a glance.

 

Penfolds Mid-Autumn Festival Limited-Edition Gift Pack

Penfolds is marking this year’s Mid-Autumn Festival with a limited-edition gift pack featuring Bin 389 Cabernet Sauvignon Shiraz and Bin 407 Cabernet Sauvignon.  

Hennessy's New Mid-Autumn Limited Editions with Jackson Wang

Hennessy is marking this year’s Mid-Autumn Festival with two limited-edition releases created with artist and Hennessy Global Ambassador Jackson Wang.

Guinness' Top 30 Perfect Pint Bars 2026

Guinness Malaysia announced its Top 30 Perfect Pint Bars 2026, recognising outlets across the country for consistently serving quality Guinness Draught.

Heineken House 2026 Wrap Up with Axwell

Heineken House wrapped up with Swedish DJ and producer Axwell headlining at XOX Arena, The Arch Galeries, Kuala Lumpur on 15 August, alongside Baby J, Tye Turner and other local and regional acts.

Hennessy MyWay 2026 Crowns Its Regional Champions

The Hennessy MyWay 2026 Regional Finals have wrapped, and with that, Malaysia and the Philippines have a champion heading to France.

Studio Monkey Shoulder LIVE in Kuala Lumpur

Monkey Shoulder is bringing Studio Monkey Shoulder LIVE to Kuala Lumpur from 21 August to 12 September 2026, a city-wide music series in collaboration with British DJ and broadcaster Gilles Peterson, Worldwide FM and homegrown music collective Saturday Selects. 

The city-wide series spans multiple nights at venues including kyō, ykō, WET Deck at W Kuala Lumpur, Desire Limitless and SOULED OUT Kuala Lumpur, with music ranging from jazz and soul to house, hip-hop and forward-thinking club sounds.

Roku Gin Noryo Tea Edition

Roku Gin has introduced its latest limited-edition expression, Roku Gin Noryo Tea Edition, inspired by "Noryo", the Japanese tradition of seeking moments of refreshment and tranquillity during summer.

Following the Sakura Bloom Edition in 2024, this is the second release in Roku Gin’s Seasonal Festival Collection, continuing the brand’s focus on "Shun", the Japanese philosophy of celebrating ingredients at their seasonal peak.

Martell Noblige Swift Talent Quest 2026

Martell Noblige Swift Talent Quest 2026 is now open to DJs across Malaysia, from 1 August to 6 September 2026.

The competition offers a total prize package worth up to RM138,000, with the winner receiving RM30,000 in cash, Alpha Theta products, a Martell Noblige DJ Tour across Malaysia and a track release with an exclusive Production Session DJ Course at DJ’s Playground.

 

Guinness Draught now in Smaller 300ml Cans

Guinness has introduced the new Guinness Draught Can in 300ml.

The new format, which joins the existing 470ml can, brings the familiar Guinness Draught experience into a more compact serve, complete with the signature surge and creamy head created by its nitrogen widget.

Heineken House 2026 Brings Axwell to Kuala Lumpur

Heineken House will take place on 15 August at XOX Arena, The Arch Galeries, Kuala Lumpur, with Swedish DJ and producer Axwell headlining the Star Arena.

  

A co-founder of Swedish House Mafia, Axwell has been a prominent name in electronic dance music for more than two decades, with tracks including “Feel the Vibe” and “I Found U”, as well as his well-known remix of “In My Mind”.

75 Years of Penfolds Grange

We were recently invited to celebrate the 75th anniversary of Grange by Penfolds at Four Seasons Kuala Lumpur, with an evening of wine, food and a vertical tasting of one of Australia’s most iconic wines.

First created in 1951 by Penfolds’ first Chief Winemaker, Max Schubert, Grange began as an ambitious experiment inspired by his travels through Europe. His vision was to create a full-bodied Australian red with the structure and ageing potential of the great wines he had encountered overseas.

Toki Suntory Whisky Officially Launches in Malaysia

The House of Suntory has officially launched Toki Suntory Whisky in Malaysia.

Toki brings together whiskies from three of its renowned Japanese distilleries: Hakushu, Yamazaki and Chita. 

Drew Mayville Visits Kuala Lumpur

Sazerac Master Blender Drew Mayville was in Kuala Lumpur for the first time for a series of whiskey tastings and events, including a masterclass at Smith & Wollensky, which we recently attended.

For those unfamiliar with Mayville, he has spent more than 40 years in the spirits industry, including almost 23 years with Seagram, where he worked across distilling, quality, blending and technical services before becoming the company’s fourth and final Master Blender.

Bumbu Cream Launches in Malaysia

The addition of Bumbu Cream completes Bumbu's core range in Malaysia alongside Bumbu Original and Bumbu XO.