Heineken Regional Bartender Finals

The HEINEKEN Regional Bartender Finals 2026 brought together top bartenders from Malaysia and Indonesia for the first time, with finalists from their respective Star Academy and Star Quality Programme competing for the regional title. I Wayan Sudiana, representing Bali, emerged as champion.

The competition followed months of training, assessments and outlet-level contests in both countries.

Australian Wine Showcase Southeast Asia 2026

Australian wine producers and winemakers gathered in Kuala Lumpur on 14 October for the Australian Wine Showcase Southeast Asia 2026, bringing wines from different regions and grape varieties together under one roof.

Held at Hilton Kuala Lumpur, the Showcase was part of a six-city Southeast Asian programme, with stops in Bangkok (5 October), Ho Chi Minh City (7 October), Hanoi (9 October), Manila (12 October) and Jakarta (16 October).

Hibiki Japanese Harmony 2026 Limited Edition - Chiso Collab

Hibiki Japanese Harmony has a new limited-edition bottle for 2026, created in collaboration with Kyoto kimono house Chiso, founded in 1555 and one of Japan's oldest kimono houses.

Chivas Regal 16 x Charles Leclerc

Chivas Regal has introduced a new limited edition 16 year old blended Scotch whisky developed in collaboration with Formula 1 driver and brand ambassador Charles Leclerc.

Created with Master Blender Sandy Hyslop, the blend brings together 16 whiskies, each aged for at least 16 years, a nod to Leclerc’s racing number.

Glenfiddich x Aston Martin F1

Glenfiddich and the Aston Martin F1 Team have introduced the 16-Year-Old Limited-Edition Release No. 2, marking the second year of their partnership. 

The release draws on the shared approaches of Glenfiddich Malt Master Brian Kinsman and Aston Martin’s Managing Technical Partner Adrian Newey.

Negroni Week Returns to Malaysia in 2026

Negroni Week returns from 21 to 27 September 2026, bringing the classic Campari cocktail back to bars and restaurants around the world while raising funds for hospitality and food-related causes through Slow Food.

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.