Viva Marini Bartending Competition 2024: Results Recap

Organised by The Marini’s Group, the Viva Marini Bartending Competition is an annual event that aims to provide a platform for bartenders to showcase their creativity, technique, and storytelling through cocktails. 

Introduced in 2022 as part of the group’s 10th anniversary celebrations, the competition was created to support the local bartending community and highlight the evolving craft of mixology in Malaysia. 

Celebrate International Stout Day with Guinness

Guinness released a teaser on International Stout Day (7 November) on its Instagram page, @guinnessmy.

Sharing this instagram reel across social media from now until 30 Nov can unlock exclusive discounts on Drinkies - the more shares, the greater the rewards.

"I Rise, We Rise" by Chivas is back for its 3rd year

Chivas' I Rise, We Rise returns for its 3rd consecutive year and is set to take place on 2 November 2024 at Jiospace in Petaling Jaya.

The I Rise, We Rise movement is built on Chivas’ belief that one person’s success means the success of the community, where ambition is shared and collective support is key to rising to the top.

 

This year’s event focuses on subcultures that draw inspiration from underground movements in the fields of music, street fashion, and mixology.

Kilchoman’s Batch Strength Debuts In Malaysia

Kilchoman Batch Strength, the latest addition to the core range of Kilchoman single malt offerings, makes its debut in Malaysia.

Bruichladdich 18 Year Old Launches in Malaysia

Rémy Cointreau recently launched the first of the brand’s permanent high age statement whisky range: The Bruichladdich Eighteen.

Edelweiss Peach is now available

Edelweiss Peach, is now available in Malaysia at selected outlets across Peninsular Malaysia. 

This latest wheat beer offering from Heineken Malaysia Berhad is available in 320 ml cans, at 3.5% ABV.

Glendronach relaunch in Malaysia

The Glendronach celebrated its brand relaunch in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia recently. 

Old packaging

The design of The Glendronach label may have changed over the decades, but the house style, which features Oloroso and the Pedro Ximéne sherry casks, remains.

Heineken Star Academy National 2024 - Te Amo to represent Malaysia in Amsterdam!

Heineken Malaysia Berhad crowned Jason Dennis Dcruz from Te Amo as this year’s National Champion of the 2024 Star Academy National Finals.

This means he will be representing Malaysia at the Global Bartender Finals in Amsterdam to compete for the ultimate title of Heineken's World’s Best Bartender. Congratulations and make us proud!

2024 marks the 7th edition of the Star Academy programme which aims to raise the bar in the services sector nationwide. Since 2018, this programme has trained more than 10k bartenders across Malaysia!

Diageo's Special Releases 2023

Diageo recently unveiled its "Spirited Xchange" Special Releases 2023, in Malaysia, featuring eight single malt whiskies that were hand-selected by Master Blender Stuart Morrison.

Archie Rose Launches in Malaysia

Established in 2014 in Sydney Australia, Archie Rose is a multi-spirit distillery that produces a diverse range of whiskies, gins, vodkas and rums, as well as one-off collaborations, limited releases and spirits experiences.

 

 

Archie Rose utilises native and raw Australian ingredients, sourcing them from local growers and farmers nationwide. 

 

Guinness brings us the GPL! Oops, we mean EPL!

That's right! Guinness is the official beer of the Premier League for the next 4 years.

 

 

Guinness Malaysia will be celebrating this announcement by bringing a series of viewing parties across Malaysia - kicking off with an epic live screening of the Liverpool vs MU match at Aurum Theatre @ The Exchange TRX.

Tiger Crystal Food Festival: 5 & 7 Sep @ 1U

If you like food and if you like festivals, you shouldn't miss the Tiger Crystal Food Festival which will take place at 1 Utama Shopping Mall’s Ground Floor Forecourt, Open Car Park (near AEON Supermarket) from 5-11pm  on 5 to 6 September 2024 (Thurs - Fri), and from noon to 11pm on 7 to 8 September 2024 (Sat – Sun). 

Make It Monkey with Monkey Shoulder

Monkey Shoulder wants to us to "Make It Monkey" with a series of bar takeovers through September and October.

 

Teaming up with 20 outlets across KL, Monkey Shoulder promises a night filled with great music, fun games and cool prizes.

 

Bunnahabhain 2024 Limited Edition Féis Íle Bottlings Debuts in Malaysia

Islay, cask strength, sherry heads - heads up! Bunnahabhain's limited edition single malt whiskies, Fèis Ìle 2024: 14-year-old Ruby Port Cask Finish and Fèis Ìle 2024: 23-year-old Triple Sherry Wood Finish are now available in Malaysia. 

Somersby’s Limited-Edition Pineapple & Lime

Somersby cider debuts a limited-edition Pineapple & Lime, and Malaysians will be the first in Asia to try this new addition in 320ml, 4.5% abv cans.

In conjunction with this release, you'll stand a chance to win exclusive merchandise and products with your Somersby purchase from participating super- and hypermarkets or online stores while stocks last. 

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