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.

 

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.

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.

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.

 

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:

Angostura 2026 Charity Calendar

Following up on their inaugural 2025 calendar, Angostura Malaysia has launched its 2026 Charity Calendar in support of PAWS Malaysia, helping rescued cats and dogs find a second chance at life. This year’s edition, entitled “A Toast to Second Chances”, showcases 13 Malaysian bartenders alongside adorable animals from PAWS awaiting adoption. 

Priced at RM80, the calendar comes with 26 vouchers (two per month) redeemable for Angostura cocktails at participating bars and retail items from Single & Available, offering a total value of RM1,080. 

 

All proceeds go directly to PAWS Malaysia to provide food, shelter, medical care, and adoption support.

Tiger Beer Malaysia Crowns Roar United Winners

Tiger Beer Malaysia wrapped up its month-long celebration of the country’s Manchester United fans with the Roar United finale.

Fans were invited to share their personal Red Devils memories, and from nearly 500 submissions for the Roar United Archive, the top 10 finalist pairings were chosen to compete in the ultimate trivia showdown.

Ngie Kok Kiong Wins The Wonderful Race 2025

Ngie Kok Kiong (KK) of Frank’s Bar KL has been crowned the All-Star Champion of The Wonderful Race 2025 with his cocktail, “The Spice That Remembered”.

Judges included Evgeny Yashkovich (Brown Forman’s Regional Advocacy Manager), Kiki Moka (Indonesia's top bartender from The Cocktail Club), and Scott Lee ( Noble 名人)

As champion, KK earns an exclusive visit to the Woodford Reserve Distillery in Kentucky and will represent Malaysia at The Woodford Reserve Wonderful Race Asia Final 2026. 

The Roku Gin x Sun and Moon Experience

Roku Gin Malaysia’s collaboration with Sun & Moon offers an immersive journey from afternoon into twilight.

Guests can explore creative tapas-style pairings and signature Roku Gin serves, including a Malaysian-inspired Gin & Tonic and Roku Fizz cocktails that showcase Roku’s six signature botanicals.

Martell Noblige Swift Festival 2025

The Martell Noblige Swift Festival returns on 13 December 2025 at JioSpace, Petaling Jaya with a "surrealist-inspired" theme with immersive visuals, interactive art and dreamlike experiences. 

The lineup features both international and local talent, including Wujackers (the collaboration between Dutch duo Bassjackers and Singaporean DJ Wukong), Malaysian singer-songwriter Yihuik, South Korean DJ and former Dal Shabet member Suvin, as well as local DJs Exclusive Pete, Nina, Reeve, and Svggy. 

Jameson's Cheers & Cheer Christmas Party

Jameson is celebrating Christmas throughout December across Klang Valley, Penang, and Johor, offering a mix of parties, coffee raves, markets, and live music.

 

The lineup includes three key festive parties:

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? 

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:

Tiger Beer x Manchester United: The Trafford Den Lands in KL

Manchester United fans in Malaysia are in for a treat. 

From 24–28 May, Tiger Beer is hosting The Trafford Den, a Manchester United-themed pop-up bar at 19, Jalan Doraisamy, Kuala Lumpur.

Make it Monkey in Klang Valley with the Monkey Hotline

Monkey Shoulder, the blended malt whisky brand, has introduced its Make it Monkey campaign to bring new experiences to nightlife across Klan Valley from May to June.

The campaign includes Monkey Shoulder takeovers featuring dance performances, DJ sets, challenges, and prizes. 

Jameson Distilled Sounds 2025 Takes Over Zhongshan Building

Jameson is back with its music event series on Saturday, 17 May 2025, celebrating the launch of its limited-edition bottle designed in collaboration with global ‘Music Distiller’ and Grammy-winner Anderson .Paak, alongside a full lineup of Southeast Asian music acts.

Heineken Refresh Your Music Returns with Surprise Pop-Up Sessions

Heineken launched Refreshing Sessions - a series of pop-up music events across Kuala Lumpur as part of its Refresh Your Music campaign.  

Carlsberg’s “MesmeRICEsing” Cans Celebrate Sabah & Sarawak’s Harvest Heritage

Carlsberg has introduced a limited artist-edition packaging series designed by Sabahan artist Nelson Lip and Sarawakian artist T. Bagak, featuring illustrations that reflect elements tied to the harvest celebrations of Kaamatan and Gawai.