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.
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.
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Mark your calendars folks - Penang's first ever cocktail festival is coming!
This 10-day long festival, initiated by Koh Yung Shen, (owner of Backdoor Bodega - Asia’s 50 Best Bars list in 2022 at #97), will be participated by 10 local cocktail bars: Backdoor Bodega, BaoBae, Biso, Chez Chez, Cocktails and Shots, Foxhole 24, The Mandarin, The Nest, No Bar Here, and Nomad.
Bring along your friends and family to check out #SinghaFest23 happening at Sunway Pyramid Open Carpark - featuring stalls and stalls of Thai food and delicacies (night market style), live performances and of course, loads of Singha beer!
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It's on until 8 October from 12pm to midnight daily - entry is free but do register at www.singhafest2023.com first before going - don't say we #bojio!
Click for a picture preview of what you can expect at the festival:
We love everything alcohol and spiked mooncakes are no exception. It rocked our boats to hear that The Beer Factory (TBF) has once again partnered with Guinness to create the limited-edition Guinness-infused snowskin mooncakes this year.
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Negroni Week, the annual celebration of the classic cocktail, is back for another week of drinking for a good cause.
Negroni Week will see the participation of bars from all over Malaysia (over 80 and counting!), including award-winning bars such as Bar Trigona, Three X Co, Penrose alongside with new venues from various hotel bars such as Rhu Bar – Four Seasons Langkawi, Jann – Four Point Chinatown and Bentley’s – Intercontinental Kuala Lumpur.
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).
Returning for its second year, this spicy food and beer event will be held at the JioSpace, Petaling
Jaya until 2 September.
