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29 August 2025

Tiger Crystal Coldpot

Tiger Beer has rolled out a new way to enjoy mealtimes together with the Tiger Crystal Coldpot.

Styled after a traditional hotpot, the Coldpot is actually an ice bucket filled with bottles of Tiger Crystal, placed at the centre of the table for sharing.

15 August 2025

Penang Cocktail Week 2025: Third Year Strong

Penang Cocktail Week returns for its third edition from 1–7 September 2025, and it’s shaping up to be a BIG one!
What is it?
Penang Cocktail Week is a week-long gathering of bartending talent from Malaysia and abroad, featuring bar takeovers, parties, and industry-focused events across the city.
 
What's new in 2025? 

11 August 2025

Tiger Soju Flavoured Lager Introduces Mighty Mango

Tiger Beer Malaysia has added a new limited-edition variant to its Soju Flavoured Lager range: Mighty Mango, which blends lager with a touch of soju and tropical mango flavour.

Mighty Mango joins the existing Gutsy Grape flavour, expanding a range shaped by the popularity of soju-based beer mixes, known in Korea as “소맥” (somaek), at bars and social gatherings. 

10 August 2025

Peddlers Gin – From Shanghai, Crafted with Eleven Botanicals

Founded in 2016, this London dry-style gin has been infused with native Chinese botanicals, reflecting Shanghai’s East-meets-West spirit.

Peddlers’ flavour profile is built around four signature Chinese botanicals: Buddha’s Hand (Yunnan) for citrus brightness, Sichuan Pepper (Qingxi) for warm spice, Lotus Flower (Gansu) for delicate florals, and Tianshan Almonds (Tianshan Mountains, Xinjiang) for nutty sweetness.

09 August 2025

WhiskyPLUS 2025: 10th Edition Highlights & What to Expect

Malaysia’s biggest whisky and spirits tasting event is back, and celebrating a major milestone!
Here’s a quick rundown of what to expect this year: