A Quick Word...

Hi internet! We've been rather slack with updating the blog but we'll do better in 2023, promise. Real life obligations overtook us and the pandemic was no help either. 

We have so many backlogged posts accumulated over these few years so don't be surprised to suddenly see new but backdated "updates" as we will continue to gradually upload them onto the blog for posterity.

Meanwhile, feel free to pop by our Facebook and personal Instagram pages for up to date happenings and shenanigans. 

See you around! <3

Glenallachie Tasting at D by Dirty

We had an educational tasting session with Andrew Mustard of The GlenAllachie recently who shared with us that the whisky was originally produced for blending (and has also been used in brands like Ballantines and Chivas). 

Lillet 150th Anniversary Celebration @ Desa ParkCity Waterfront

Lillet marked this milestone with a global campaign aimed at spotlighting and supporting women in hospitality called ‘L Pour Elle’ (L for Her). 

 

Tiger's World Cup Finale Viewing Party at Sentul Depot

Were you at Sentul Depot for Tiger's Argentina vs France World Cup finale live viewing party? 

It was EPIC.

The viewing party was part of Tiger's “Cheers to the Bold” football campaign which pays homage to brand’s ambassador, Son Heung-min, who became the first Asian player to ever win Premier League’s Golden Boot.

Four Pillars Fresh Yuzu Gin Now Available in Malaysia

I know some people would instantly grab any edible and drinkable item with the words "MADE WITH YUZU" on its label, so here's one more to add to your buy list! 

  

The Australian brand, Four Pillars, has been known to feature home-grown products in their gin, and this variant is no different.

Triptyk Bar, Kampung Attap

Say hello to a new bar in town, the latest project by Angel Ng (of PS150 Bar and The Rex Bar).

Triptyk Bar specialises in cocktails with low to no alcohol to reach a wider audience who likes the idea of heading out for a good time but without the guilt of getting drunk, a concept which Angel has been actively pursuing these few years.

Sui Gin Now Available in Malaysia

The House of Suntory recently introduced Sui in Malaysia. Developed to be clean and refreshing tasting, Suntory wants anyone and EVERYone to be able enjoy its new gin at any meal, anytime.

Director's Cut at TTDI

Whisky folks in the Klang Valley rejoice, for we are now blessed with the opening of a brand new whisky bar in Taman Tun.

Director's Cut is related to the Whisky Bar at Changkat Bukit Bintang - so you can expect for this bar to still have loads and loads of whiskies (bottles and by flights) for whisky lovers to explore.

Arthur’s Storehouse, Pavillion KL

Fans of Guinness will be thrilled to know that Guinness Malaysia has opened its first flagship outlet at Pavilion Kuala Lumpur.

Offering not just the draughts, it also has a variety of Guinness-infused food (also a selection of kid's meal, without alcohol, of course) and cocktails as well as exclusive merchandise from the Guinness Storehouse in Dublin.

The Crib @ Bottle & Boar (by Jarrod & Rawlins), Subang Jaya

The Crib is located at the upstairs of the Bottle & Boar restaurant and is accessible only through the restaurant.

Downstairs - Bottle & Boar

Takumi Craft Bar, Isetan

Takumi Craft Bar opened its second outlet at The Table, located on the 3rd Floor of Isetan The Japan Store KL in the Gardens Mall. 

@ The Gardens

Bar Mizukami, Bangunan Ming Annexe

Welcome back Shawn Chong! We have been waiting over 3 years for him to (re)open his bar and he finally has! Well, it's not as if he hasn't been busy - Shawn has been working with F&B outlets and hotels to create drinks menus under the Mizukami brand these few years.

Bar Terumi, Taman Paramount

Bar Terumi is a casual cocktail bar located at Taman Paramount, Petaling Jaya.

Hosted by award-winning bartender Shirmy Chan (Omakase + Appreciate, 61 Monarchy) and accompanied by Caden Chua (Coley), expect nothing less than thoughtful and creative signatures with Japanesque concepts as well as classics.

Bar Flips @ Kota Kinabalu, Sabah

If you drop by KK, Bar Flips is a MUST visit for well-curated signature and classic cocktails.

 

Founded in 2021 by our very own Junior (Marini's on 57, W Hotel), aka the godfather of the Malaysian bartending scene, who felt that it was time to leave KL and build the F&B industry in his own hometown by providing a platform to educate young talents and to build a thriving bar community here.

Hybrid KL, Jalan Changkat Ceylon

This new exclusive and semi private lounge bar located on the 4th Floor of Wisma Noble Land is led by industry veteran Ben Ng (of Penang's Mish Mash cocktail bar and Dram & Leaf specialist bottle shop). The lounge primarily caters to lounge members and access to public is via reservations only.  

"World’s Loudest Silent Whisky Tasting" with Joe Petch

Monkey Shoulder Global Brand Ambassador Joe Petch dropped by Three X Co for a visit to talk about the Monkey Shoulder’s Ultimate Bartender Championship and treated us with a few cocktails paired paired with a set of headphones last Wednesday. 

Lots of "monkey business" ensued! 🙈🙉🙊

The Chow Kit Hotel x Mizukami: New Drinks Menu

The hotel's bar, Chow Kit x Mizukami, refreshed their drinks menu recently, with flavours that might remind you of your younger years.

Here's a few we tried:

World Gin Day with Caorunn and Jay Gray

Caorunn kickstarted a 3-day celebration of this year’s World Gin Day (which falls on the second Saturday of June annually) with Jay Gray, bartender and co-founder of Sago House, Singapore.

Jay Gray at the trade masterclass

 

Singleton 39 year old launch at The Chamber, Starhill Bukit Bintang

We had the honour of not just to be one of the first people to check out The Chamber which was newly opened in Starhill, but also to sample a new Rare and Exceptional expression by Diageo - The Singleton of Glen Ord 39 Year Old, Single Malt Scotch Whisky. 

Bottled at 46.2% abv, this 39-year old is a limited expression curated by the distillery's master distiller, Maureen Robinson, using a 12yr old Gen Ord which then spent another 27 years matured in a combination of European oak casks that had previously held port, red wine, Pedro Ximenez, oloroso sherry, and then finished off in Bordeaux red wine casks. 

Launch of The Chamber at The Starhill, Kuala Lumpur

Last Thursday saw the official launch of The Chamber at The Starhill, Kuala Lumpur.

The Chamber launch party was hosted by the CEO, Justin Lim, with partners Joseph Yeoh and Michael Chai. The 37-year-old Justin aims to offer a large curation labels and brands from the best vineyards, distilleries and breweries from his global travels.

Glenmorangie A Tale of Winter

Glenmorangie A Tale of Winter is a 2021 limited-edition release based on Dr. Bill Lumsden’s experience being snowbound in a cabin back in 2019, evoking the feeling of sitting in front of a fireplace in winter.

Winners of the HennessyMyWay Bartenders Challenge

10 Malaysia winners of the HennessyMyWay Sustainable Cocktail challenge were recently announced with each bartended being awarded a cash prize of 200 EUROS, Hennessy merchandise and qualify for the Top 40 Global  Challenge.

The Top 10 Malaysia winners are: 

1. Arsenio Mariano  - “Method in Madness” (Moon Bar)
2. Avai Saravanan – “Henne-City” (Wetdeck - Woobar, W KL)
3. Chloe Tan – “See Trust” (Cabinet 8 by JWC)
4. Joshen Chew – “Monkey Business” (Hyde@53)
5. Loo Hong Xiang – “Teguk Wangi” (61Monarchy)
6. Mike Fan – “Elixir Of The God” (Bartailor)
7. Raz Ng – “Queen With Benefits” (Gekko Dining)
8. Rolend Ten – “Cassa(no)va Highball” (Backdoor Bodega)
9. Sebastian Jeremy – “Henny-Ways” (DC Restaurant)
10. Thanesh Joel – “No-Waste Nucifera” (Backdoor Bodega)

You can view the winners’ cocktail videos at HennessyMyWayWinners2022

2022 marks the third installment of the HennessyMyWay annual series which challenges bartenders around the world to create and submit their version of a sustainable cocktail using any Hennessy cognac.

For more: facebook.com/HennessyMalaysia

The Glenlivet Illicit Still 12 Year Old

As The Glenlivet Guardians, we were so lucky to be able to get a taste of the first annual limited edition of this scotch which was inspired by its founder’s original and illegally distilled whisky (before George Smith licensed his distillery in 1824).

St. Patrick’s Fun With SOULed OUT and WIP

Throughout March, SOULed OUT outlets in Kuala Lumpur, Bangsar South and Kota Kinabalu, as well as WIP at Bangsar Shopping Centre and WIP On The Park at Marc Residences are featuring Irish themed food and drink offerings infused with Guinness.

Glenfiddich's The Cosmic Voyage for CNY 2022

Glenfiddich recently unveiled an immersive experience and limited-edition gift pack to usher in the 2022 Lunar New Year. This would be the third and concluding chapter of the series which is based on the works of celebrated artist Rlon Wang that features Chinese mythical creatures and mythology.