We recently had the pleasure of partaking in an Aberfeldy media sensorial journey at WooBar, W Hotel KL - where the Aberfeldy 12, 16 and 18 were paired with a 5 course meal.
20 April 2024
Aberfeldy Food Pairing @ Woobar, Kuala Lumpur
12 October 2023
‘I Rise, We Rise’ by Chivas on 21 Oct
Following the inaugural event last year, Chivas Regal continues the ‘I Rise, We Rise’ event on 21 October promises to be bigger than before, taking over the Mines International Exhibition & Convention Centre (MIECC).
This year, Chivas joins forces with local and international talents from different backgrounds and industries to share their passion and hustle stories of how their teams or partners are the driving force behind their success.
02 October 2023
Mix It Up with Monkey Shoulder
This coming October to December, watch out for Monkey Shoulder's #MixItUp events to uncover new whisky mixes with exciting activities, collaborations, promotions, unconventional drinking spots, and live spinning DJs.
01 September 2023
WhiskyPlus comes back on 9 September 2023
WhiskyPlus is back for its 5th KL edition scheduled at Eastin Hotel PJ Section 16. The event promises sampling bottles of over 70 whiskies and spirits to cater to both newcomers and connoisseurs.
Entry also comes with a tasting glass, glass holder and a set meal (via the standard entry via the gold pass).
27 July 2023
Celebrating the Suntory Whisky Kakubin and the Japanese Highball
If you're anything like us, having a ice-cold refreshing whisky highballs to pair with good company and bites at your local izakaya (Japanese-style casual drinking joint/bar) is a must.
What you might not know is that Suntory Whisky Kakubin, which is not only Japan’s number one selling whisky, is also the go-to whisky for highballs in Japan. It is so popular that it has its own name -“Kakuhai” - which is a marriage of the words Suntory Whisky KAKUbin and HIGH(hai)ball.
25 June 2023
The Singleton 40 year old launches in Malaysia
07 May 2023
JIN Gastrobar x Tomatin Whisky Dinner Pairing
Jin Gastrobar now has a range of Tomatin whiskies available at its bar and they recently held a whisky pairing dinner event to introduce it.
06 May 2023
Revisiting Campbeltown Whiskies - Exclusive Media Tasting Session
We have a soft spot for family owned / independent distilleries and Springbank happens to be Scotland's oldest, having established in 1828.
23 April 2023
Bruichladdich Launches Black Art 10 in Malaysia
Remy Cointreau Malaysia recently launched the Black Art Edition 10 in Malaysia, the 10th annual release in this limited edition series.
A 1993 vintage, the unpeated single malt has been created using pre-renaissance casks from the distillery which have been maturing on Islay for almost 30 years.
17 March 2023
Johnnie Walker Blue Label Ghost and Rare Port Dundas
The Johnnie Walker Ghost and Rare series is developed using “ghost” whiskies and other rare expressions from reserves used for the Johnnie Walker Blue Label.
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This 5th limited edition release features whiskies from the Glasgow “ghost” distillery of Port Dundas. Port Dundas, which was built in 1811 and closed in 2010, shipped its Scotch from Glasgow to ports across the world for nearly 200 years.
This bottling follows the release of Johnnie Walker Blue Label Ghost and Rare Pittyvaich (2021), Johnnie Walker Blue Label Ghost and Rare Glenury Royal (2019), Johnnie Walker Blue Label Ghost and Rare Port Ellen (2018) and Johnnie Walker Blue Label Ghost and Rare Brora (2017).
15 March 2023
Monkey Shoulder's Rewrite the Night
Monkey Shoulder wants to to show you new ways to experience whisky at Factory 19 PJ from 17 to 18 March, 3pm to 12am. This event would also feature popular local DJs, fun & games, local F&B brands and bartending champions.
Look out for a night of fun with:
24 December 2022
Glenallachie Tasting at D by Dirty
27 November 2022
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.
13 August 2022
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.
25 June 2022
"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! 🙈🙉🙊
06 June 2022
Singleton 39 year old launch at The Chamber, Starhill Bukit Bintang
14 May 2022
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.
30 April 2022
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.
21 April 2022
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).
22 January 2022
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.