Penang Cocktail Week (PCW2024) returns for the second year running featuring local and international guest bartenders in various events, bars and hotels across the city of George Town, Penang.
So, what can we expect this year?
Penang Cocktail Week (PCW2024) returns for the second year running featuring local and international guest bartenders in various events, bars and hotels across the city of George Town, Penang.
So, what can we expect this year?
Pernod Ricard Malaysia, in collaboration with Mercedes-Benz Malaysia and Curate Group, introduced “Tour de Gourmet” - a culinary adventure featuring fine dining and spirits.
The culinary adventure begins on board a Mercedes-Benz EQS where a Perrier-Jouët Grand Brut is served with a charcuterie platter featuring caviar, artisanal cheese and nuts.
Born in 1724, the House of Rémy Martin will celebrate 300 years of exceptional cognac-making this year. To mark its tricentenary, the House will connect past, present and future with a year of special activities around the theme ‘We Dream Forward’.
Hear ye music fans - Heineken Refresh is back with a star-studded lineup featuring global EDM icon Alok from Brazil, making his debut performance in Malaysia.
The event will also feature regional talents such as Wukong and
Blink (in collaboration with special guests Glenn Yong and Victoria), as
well as Malaysia’s favourite DJs, Mr Yang B2B Ashley Lau and MJ -
expect a hefty supply of mosh pits and deafening drops from the eclectic
sounds as they bring their own twist to unfamiliar genres.
We recently had the pleasure of partaking in an Aberfeldy media sensorial journey at WooBar, W Hotel KL - where the Aberfeldy 12, 16 and 18 were paired with a 5 course meal.
Private Chamber, as the name suggests, is a private drinking lounge that caters to both retail and exclusive event functions. Founded by Justin Lim and a group of shareholders, Private Chamber is an extension of The Chamber, the premium wines and spirits boutique with locations at The Starhill, Sunway Pyramid, and Pavilion Bukit Jail.
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.
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.
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.
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).
If you love Guinness then you shouldn't miss their Flavour By Fire food festival. Returning this 18th – 20th August at Sentul Depot, Kuala Lumpur, and 2nd – 3rd September at Fort Cornwallis, Penang, this food festival features Guinness-infused flame-cooked food by reknowned chefs and lots of fun.