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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.


20 April 2025

Heineken Refresh Your Music Returns with Surprise Pop-Up Sessions

Heineken launched Refreshing Sessions - a series of pop-up music events across Kuala Lumpur as part of its Refresh Your Music campaign.  

19 April 2025

Tiger Beer Rolls Out New Look

Tiger Beer has launched a new look, updating its logo and packaging. 

The refreshed design features a modern tiger graphic and new colours — deep blue, bright orange, and silver — aimed at giving the brand a more current and unified appearance across all markets.

16 April 2025

Carlsberg’s “MesmeRICEsing” Cans Celebrate Sabah & Sarawak’s Harvest Heritage

Carlsberg has introduced a limited artist-edition packaging series designed by Sabahan artist Nelson Lip and Sarawakian artist T. Bagak, featuring illustrations that reflect elements tied to the harvest celebrations of Kaamatan and Gawai.

06 April 2025

KL Cocktail Week Returns, 22-27 April 2025

Kuala Lumpur Cocktail Week (KLCW) is back for its second edition, running from April 22nd to 27th, 2025. The event will span five zones: Bangsar, Petaling Jaya/TTDI, Damansara Heights, Chinatown, and KL City Centre.