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.

Bumbu Cream Launches in Malaysia

The addition of Bumbu Cream completes Bumbu's core range in Malaysia alongside Bumbu Original and Bumbu XO.

Another Hendrick’s: A New Expression Arrives in Malaysia

Hendrick’s Gin has introduced Another Hendrick’s, its first new permanent expression in nearly a decade.

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.

 

Guinness Malaysia Launches Perfect Pint Guide

“Rate Your Pint” is a nationwide campaign that lets consumers rate their Guinness Draught serves and contribute to the country’s first “Perfect Pint Guide”.

Lagg Whisky

Located on the southern coast of the Isle of Arran, Lagg Whisky officially opened in 2019 as a dedicated peated whisky distillery.

It was created as the smoky counterpart to its sister distillery, Arran, which is known for producing lighter, fruit-forward island whiskies at Lochranza in the north of Arran.

 

Monkey Shoulder's Old Fashioned Bar Takeover in KL

Monkey Shoulder is featuring the Old Fashioned across Kuala Lumpur bars throughout May 2026. 

Participating venues include Three X Co, Frank’s Bar, Benang The Second Chapter, and ENSŌ Izakaya & Bar, all offering different interpretations of the whisky-based classic.

Tiger Beer's “Brewed to Defy the Heat”

Tiger Beer, in collaboration with Malaysian street artist Kenji Chai, has created a custom-designed Kombi van which will travel across Klang Valley (and JB) from now until 31 May 2026.

Michter’s Special Release Whiskies Now Available in Malaysia

A range of special release whiskies from Michter’s has officially arrived in Malaysia, bringing together some of the brand’s limited annual and aged expressions.

The lineup includes Bomberger’s Declaration Kentucky Straight Bourbon 2025 and Shenk’s Homestead Sour Mash 2025, alongside aged and small-batch releases such as Michter’s 10 Year Bourbon and 10 Year Rye. 

Make It With Martell

Across selected bars in Malaysia from May to August 2026, you can earn rewards by ordering classic cocktails made with Martell when you ask for “Make It With Martell”.

 The first participating venues in Kuala Lumpur include Penrose and Lavantha.

Hennessy MyWay 2026 Returns to Malaysia

Hennessy has opened registrations for Hennessy MyWay 2026, its global bartending competition for professional bartenders.

The competition invites bartenders to submit original cocktail videos, with sustainability as a key judging factor. 

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:

Celebrate St. Patrick’s with Guinness at 40+ Bars Across Malaysia

Guinness is celebrating the St. Patrick’s season with a month-long rollout of promotions and themed experiences at over 40 bars and pubs across Malaysia.

Sean O’Donnell, Marketing Director of Heineken Malaysia Berhad, with the Guinness St. Patrick’s Day parade crew at The Square @ Jaya One

Throughout March, participating outlets will host a series of Guinness-themed activities tied to the brand’s signature two-part pouring ritual.

Penfolds Lunar New Year Collection & TRX Pop Up

Penfolds has unveiled its 2026 Lunar New Year collection to celebrate the Year of the Horse, introducing a limited-edition gifting series alongside an interactive pop-up experience in Kuala Lumpur.

Hennessy Chinese New Year 2026 Limited Editions

Hennessy has marked the arrival of Chinese New Year 2026 with the launch of a limited-edition collection celebrating the Year of the Horse. 

The release features specially designed editions of Hennessy V.S.O.P, Hennessy X.O, and Hennessy Paradis. The collection also reflects Hennessy’s long-standing relationship with Chinese culture, which dates back to 1859, when the Maison first shipped twelve crates of Old Pale Cognac to China.