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”.
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.
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.
Octomore is Bruichladdich's super-heavily peated single malt range. First released in 2008, the Octomore single malts are matured for five years, bottled at or at least close to cask strength and are always super-heavily peated.
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| The Octomore 14 was recently unveiled in Malaysia |
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.
Grazia Di Franco, Maison Ferrand's new Southeast Brand Ambassador, popped by to introduce herself and the range of Maison Ferrand products available in Malaysia.
