Hennessy MyWay 2026 Returns to Malaysia

Hennessy has opened registrations for Hennessy MyWay 2026, its global bartending competition for professional bartenders.

The competition invites bartenders to submit original cocktail videos, with sustainability as a key judging factor. 

Kuala Lumpur Cocktail Week 2026: 28 April – 3 May

Kuala Lumpur Cocktail Week (KLCW) returns for its 3rd edition, featuring guest shifts from top bars across Asia, cocktail and food pairing dinners, industry talks and masterclasses, and parties. 

Like previous years, events will be hosted across multiple venues by zones:

Celebrate St. Patrick’s with Guinness at 40+ Bars Across Malaysia

Guinness is celebrating the St. Patrick’s season with a month-long rollout of promotions and themed experiences at over 40 bars and pubs across Malaysia.

Sean O’Donnell, Marketing Director of Heineken Malaysia Berhad, with the Guinness St. Patrick’s Day parade crew at The Square @ Jaya One

Throughout March, participating outlets will host a series of Guinness-themed activities tied to the brand’s signature two-part pouring ritual.

Penfolds Lunar New Year Collection & TRX Pop Up

Penfolds has unveiled its 2026 Lunar New Year collection to celebrate the Year of the Horse, introducing a limited-edition gifting series alongside an interactive pop-up experience in Kuala Lumpur.

Hennessy Chinese New Year 2026 Limited Editions

Hennessy has marked the arrival of Chinese New Year 2026 with the launch of a limited-edition collection celebrating the Year of the Horse. 

The release features specially designed editions of Hennessy V.S.O.P, Hennessy X.O, and Hennessy Paradis. The collection also reflects Hennessy’s long-standing relationship with Chinese culture, which dates back to 1859, when the Maison first shipped twelve crates of Old Pale Cognac to China.

Somersby Shandy for Chinese New Year

Somersby introduces Somersby Shandy this festive season, marking its entry into the shandy category.  

Tiger Beer's 2026 Chinese New Year Promos & Tiger Town

Tiger Beer is bringing back Tiger Town as part of its Chinese New Year celebrations, expanding the multi-day festival across two locations this year. 

The event will take place at LaLaport Bukit Bintang City Centre, Kuala Lumpur from 22 to 25 January, and Gurney Paragon Mall, George Town, Penang from 13 to 15 February.

Fifty Tales 2026 Chinese New Year Cincai Dinner x Cocktails

Now in its second year, Fifty Tales welcomes the Lunar New Year with the return of its Chinese New Year Cincai Dinner, once again in collaboration with Brown-Forman. 

Available from 8 January to 2 March 2026, the limited-time menu includes Chinese New Year cocktails and the restaurant’s signature Roasted Corn-Fed Chicken, Truffle Hokkien Char, and Szechuan-style cabbage, alongside the Fifty Tales Yee Sang (with salted guava and calamansi sauce and Chilean abalone).

Deanston Virgin Oak Chinese New Year 2026 Packaging for Malaysia

Deanston Virgin Oak launched a limited Chinese New Year 2026 packaging in Malaysia, marking the Year of the Horse with artwork inspired by Scotland’s Kelpies.

The Kelpies are world-famous 30-metre-high, 300-tonne stainless steel equine sculptures located between the Scottish towns of Falkirk and Grangemouth. 

The Deanston Virgin Oak single malt is matured in ex-bourbon barrels then finished in Virgin American oak for 9–12 months and bottled at 46.3% ABV.

Carlsberg Celebrates the Year of the Horse

Carlsberg is welcoming Lunar New Year 2026 with limited-edition Year of the Horse cans and bottles, featuring festive designs inspired by traditional Chinese lacquer art.

For those looking to celebrate out of home, CarlsCrib: CNY Edition will run in Kuala Lumpur from 30 January to 1 February 2026, offering drinks, food, music, and exclusive merchandise.

Angostura 2026 Charity Calendar

Following up on their inaugural 2025 calendar, Angostura Malaysia has launched its 2026 Charity Calendar in support of PAWS Malaysia, helping rescued cats and dogs find a second chance at life. This year’s edition, entitled “A Toast to Second Chances”, showcases 13 Malaysian bartenders alongside adorable animals from PAWS awaiting adoption. 

Priced at RM80, the calendar comes with 26 vouchers (two per month) redeemable for Angostura cocktails at participating bars and retail items from Single & Available, offering a total value of RM1,080. 

 

All proceeds go directly to PAWS Malaysia to provide food, shelter, medical care, and adoption support.

Guinness Clubhouse Stay for Premier League Fans in KL

Guinness Malaysia has introduced Guinness Clubhouse, an overnight experience for live Premier League match nights. 

The pop-up stay is available on select Friday to Sunday nights from now through February 2026.

Tiger Beer Malaysia Crowns Roar United Winners

Tiger Beer Malaysia wrapped up its month-long celebration of the country’s Manchester United fans with the Roar United finale.

Fans were invited to share their personal Red Devils memories, and from nearly 500 submissions for the Roar United Archive, the top 10 finalist pairings were chosen to compete in the ultimate trivia showdown.

Ngie Kok Kiong Wins The Wonderful Race 2025

Ngie Kok Kiong (KK) of Frank’s Bar KL has been crowned the All-Star Champion of The Wonderful Race 2025 with his cocktail, “The Spice That Remembered”.

Judges included Evgeny Yashkovich (Brown Forman’s Regional Advocacy Manager), Kiki Moka (Indonesia's top bartender from The Cocktail Club), and Scott Lee ( Noble 名人)

As champion, KK earns an exclusive visit to the Woodford Reserve Distillery in Kentucky and will represent Malaysia at The Woodford Reserve Wonderful Race Asia Final 2026. 

The Roku Gin x Sun and Moon Experience

Roku Gin Malaysia’s collaboration with Sun & Moon offers an immersive journey from afternoon into twilight.

Guests can explore creative tapas-style pairings and signature Roku Gin serves, including a Malaysian-inspired Gin & Tonic and Roku Fizz cocktails that showcase Roku’s six signature botanicals.