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.

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.

 

Guinness Draught now in Smaller 300ml Cans

Guinness has introduced the new Guinness Draught Can in 300ml.

The new format, which joins the existing 470ml can, brings the familiar Guinness Draught experience into a more compact serve, complete with the signature surge and creamy head created by its nitrogen widget.

Heineken House 2026 Brings Axwell to Kuala Lumpur

Heineken House will take place on 15 August at XOX Arena, The Arch Galeries, Kuala Lumpur, with Swedish DJ and producer Axwell headlining the Star Arena.

  

A co-founder of Swedish House Mafia, Axwell has been a prominent name in electronic dance music for more than two decades, with tracks including “Feel the Vibe” and “I Found U”, as well as his well-known remix of “In My Mind”.

75 Years of Penfolds Grange

We were recently invited to celebrate the 75th anniversary of Grange by Penfolds at Four Seasons Kuala Lumpur, with an evening of wine, food and a vertical tasting of one of Australia’s most iconic wines.

First created in 1951 by Penfolds’ first Chief Winemaker, Max Schubert, Grange began as an ambitious experiment inspired by his travels through Europe. His vision was to create a full-bodied Australian red with the structure and ageing potential of the great wines he had encountered overseas.

Toki Suntory Whisky Officially Launches in Malaysia

The House of Suntory has officially launched Toki Suntory Whisky in Malaysia.

Toki brings together whiskies from three of its renowned Japanese distilleries: Hakushu, Yamazaki and Chita. 

Drew Mayville Visits Kuala Lumpur

Sazerac Master Blender Drew Mayville was in Kuala Lumpur for the first time for a series of whiskey tastings and events, including a masterclass at Smith & Wollensky, which we recently attended.

For those unfamiliar with Mayville, he has spent more than 40 years in the spirits industry, including almost 23 years with Seagram, where he worked across distilling, quality, blending and technical services before becoming the company’s fourth and final Master Blender.

Bumbu Cream Launches in Malaysia

The addition of Bumbu Cream completes Bumbu's core range in Malaysia alongside Bumbu Original and Bumbu XO.

Another Hendrick’s: A New Expression Arrives in Malaysia

Hendrick’s Gin has introduced Another Hendrick’s, its first new permanent expression in nearly a decade.

Château Purcari: A Taste of Moldova’s Wine Heritage

We were recently invited to a Purcari wines masterclass at Smith & Wollensky, hosted by Regional Director Artiom Juc, who took us through a selection of the winery’s wines and its history.

Founded in 1827, Château Purcari is one of Moldova’s oldest wineries. It first gained international recognition in 1878, when its Negru de Purcari won gold at the World Exhibition in Paris. The wines were later served at European royal courts, including the British royal household, giving rise to its "Queen’s wine” association.

 

Guinness Malaysia Launches Perfect Pint Guide

“Rate Your Pint” is a nationwide campaign that lets consumers rate their Guinness Draught serves and contribute to the country’s first “Perfect Pint Guide”.

Lagg Whisky

Located on the southern coast of the Isle of Arran, Lagg Whisky officially opened in 2019 as a dedicated peated whisky distillery.

It was created as the smoky counterpart to its sister distillery, Arran, which is known for producing lighter, fruit-forward island whiskies at Lochranza in the north of Arran.

 

Monkey Shoulder's Old Fashioned Bar Takeover in KL

Monkey Shoulder is featuring the Old Fashioned across Kuala Lumpur bars throughout May 2026. 

Participating venues include Three X Co, Frank’s Bar, Benang The Second Chapter, and ENSŌ Izakaya & Bar, all offering different interpretations of the whisky-based classic.

Tiger Beer's “Brewed to Defy the Heat”

Tiger Beer, in collaboration with Malaysian street artist Kenji Chai, has created a custom-designed Kombi van which will travel across Klang Valley (and JB) from now until 31 May 2026.

Michter’s Special Release Whiskies Now Available in Malaysia

A range of special release whiskies from Michter’s has officially arrived in Malaysia, bringing together some of the brand’s limited annual and aged expressions.

The lineup includes Bomberger’s Declaration Kentucky Straight Bourbon 2025 and Shenk’s Homestead Sour Mash 2025, alongside aged and small-batch releases such as Michter’s 10 Year Bourbon and 10 Year Rye. 

Make It With Martell

Across selected bars in Malaysia from May to August 2026, you can earn rewards by ordering classic cocktails made with Martell when you ask for “Make It With Martell”.

 The first participating venues in Kuala Lumpur include Penrose and Lavantha.

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.