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27 November 2023

A very Hendrick's Christmas

This festive season, Hendrick’s Gin presents a line-up merriment - from cocktail recipes to make at home, to parties at your liveliest bars and gift packs at your nearest store.

26 November 2023

Viva Marini Bartending Competition 2023: Results Recap

First launched in 2022 as part of the group’s 10th anniversary, the competition was developed by The Marini’s Group to support the local bartending community and promote the growing cocktail culture in Malaysia.

The 2023 edition took place on 20 November at Marini’s on 57 Lounge, where 10 finalists presented two original drinks each — one based on the theme of “Celebration” and the other on “Disco”.

24 November 2023

The Deacon launches in Malaysia

The Deacon is a blended Scotch whisky which includes Islay and Speyside whiskies. It is the first release to come out of the Pernod Ricard and Sovereign Brands partnership.  

18 November 2023

Monkey 47 Barrel Cut now available in Malaysia

The Monkey 47 Barrel Cut gin was recently launched in Malaysia (only 300 bottles available locally!) - it is Monkey 47's first barrel-aged gin, aged in Mulberry cask.