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22 September 2025

Negroni Week 2025: 22 to 28 September 2025

Campari and Imbibe Magazine reunite for the global celebration of one of the world’s most iconic cocktails, once again partnered Slow Food, raising funds to support the hospitality industry. 
In 2024, Negroni Week saw the participation from nearly 13k venues across 90 countries, raising over USD600k. Funds were used for scholarships via the Negroni Week Fund Innovation Award and micro-grants supporting community projects.
 
Here in Malaysia, 165 venues nationwide are serving up their own Negroni creations, including premium donor contributors Marini’s On 57, Mesa On 51, Troika Sky Dining, and Bar Two Pour One.

14 September 2025

Vietnam's Lady Triệu Gin

We recently got acquainted with Vietnam’s most awarded gin and best-selling craft gin (per IWSR), Lady Triệu, at Triptyk Kuala Lumpur.
The brand, launched in 2020, leans into Vietnam’s biodiversity — citrus, florals, tea, spice — pulled from different regions of the country and bottled into five distinct expressions.

13 September 2025

Heineken Malaysia's Star Academy 2025: Now with VR

Heineken Malaysia’s Star Academy is back for its 8th year, once again inviting bartenders nationwide to train, compete, and raise the bar.
For 2025, Star Academy is going futuristic with “Tap Into The Future”, an all-new VR training module. Bartenders will now learn their craft in a gamified, multi-sensory world — using sight, sound, and touch to master pouring techniques and deepen product knowledge. 

29 August 2025

Tiger Crystal Coldpot

Tiger Beer has rolled out a new way to enjoy mealtimes together with the Tiger Crystal Coldpot.

Styled after a traditional hotpot, the Coldpot is actually an ice bucket filled with bottles of Tiger Crystal, placed at the centre of the table for sharing.

15 August 2025

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? 

11 August 2025

Tiger Soju Flavoured Lager Introduces Mighty Mango

Tiger Beer Malaysia has added a new limited-edition variant to its Soju Flavoured Lager range: Mighty Mango, which blends lager with a touch of soju and tropical mango flavour.

Mighty Mango joins the existing Gutsy Grape flavour, expanding a range shaped by the popularity of soju-based beer mixes, known in Korea as “소맥” (somaek), at bars and social gatherings. 

10 August 2025

Peddlers Gin – From Shanghai, Crafted with Eleven Botanicals

Founded in 2016, this London dry-style gin has been infused with native Chinese botanicals, reflecting Shanghai’s East-meets-West spirit.

Peddlers’ flavour profile is built around four signature Chinese botanicals: Buddha’s Hand (Yunnan) for citrus brightness, Sichuan Pepper (Qingxi) for warm spice, Lotus Flower (Gansu) for delicate florals, and Tianshan Almonds (Tianshan Mountains, Xinjiang) for nutty sweetness.

09 August 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:

05 July 2025

Limited Edition Rémy Martin XO x Anish Kapoor

Rémy Martin launched a limited-edition XO decanter in collaboration with contemporary British-Indian artist Anish Kapoor.  
The partnership brings together Rémy Martin’s heritage in Cognac craftsmanship with Kapoor’s signature exploration of form, reflection, and material.
 

25 June 2025

Hendrick’s Cucumber Currency Exchange Returns

Hendrick’s Gin is once again accepting cucumbers as currency.
 
From 27 June to 3 July, bring a cucumber to over 120 participating outlets in Klang Valley, Penang, or Johor Bahru, and receive a complimentary Hendrick’s Gin & Tonic in return.

> How It Works

It’s simple:

28 May 2025

Sazerac Spirits Now Available in Malaysia via Single & Available

Sazerac’s portfolio of spirits is now officially available in Malaysia, exclusively through Single & Available Whisky Malaysia. The range includes American whiskeys, agave spirits, rums, vodka, and essential cocktail ingredients. 

24 May 2025

Jameson x Anderson .Paak Limited-Edition Bottle Launches in Malaysia

Jameson officially launched its Jameson x Anderson .Paak Limited-Edition Bottle in Malaysia at its Distilled Sounds takeover of The Zhongshan Building.

The bottle, designed by Grammy-winning artist and Jameson’s global Music Distiller Anderson .Paak, is a collector’s item wrapped in artwork reflecting his musical journey and influences. 

21 May 2025

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.

14 May 2025

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. 

10 May 2025

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.