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30 August 2024

Bunnahabhain 2024 Limited Edition Féis Íle Bottlings Debuts in Malaysia

Islay, cask strength, sherry heads - heads up! Bunnahabhain's limited edition single malt whiskies, Fèis Ìle 2024: 14-year-old Ruby Port Cask Finish and Fèis Ìle 2024: 23-year-old Triple Sherry Wood Finish are now available in Malaysia. 

25 August 2024

Somersby’s Limited-Edition Pineapple & Lime

Somersby cider debuts a limited-edition Pineapple & Lime, and Malaysians will be the first in Asia to try this new addition in 320ml, 4.5% abv cans.

In conjunction with this release, you'll stand a chance to win exclusive merchandise and products with your Somersby purchase from participating super- and hypermarkets or online stores while stocks last. 

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24 August 2024

BoozeiT re-opens in Publika

The newly renovated BoozeiT retail store, nestled within Ben’s Independent Grocer at Publika, features a humongous (2,800 square feet!!) space and a new dining area. 

 

There's even a cold room, showcasing a collection of rare wines, including the Duclot Bordeaux Collection 2017 (priced at RM100k!), the exclusive limited-edition series from Bond, the Krug Champagne Collection, and a 1967 Macallan valued at RM400,000.  

11 August 2024

Heineken's Player 0.0 feat. F1 Champion Max Verstappen

Calling all F1 lovers and sim racers - Heineken introduces Player 0.0, a mobile and sim racing competition, as part of its "When You Drive, Never Drink" (WYDND) campaign that also features Max Verstappen, the three-time Formula 1 World Champion and the ambassador of WYDND.
 

10 August 2024

Penang Cocktail Week 2024: 1-8 September

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?

28 July 2024

Jameson's #Throwback Party @ The Godown

Jameson brought the 90s and 2000s back to The Godown on 22 June with its REWIND House Party.
 
 
The party featured a lineup of live acts and DJs as well as a range of fun-filled activities... including:

06 July 2024

"Tour de Gourmet" by Pernod Ricard Malaysia

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. 

28 June 2024

Hello 1664 Brut!

Carlsberg Malaysia recently introduced 1664 Brut in KL and in Penang - making Malaysia the first Southeast Asian country to launch this new 1664 variant. 

15 June 2024

‘Gin-Finity And Beyond' with The RuMa's Seven Lobby Bar

In conjunction with World Gin Day, Seven Lobby Bar @ The RuMa Hotel and Residences featured a special appearance from Taiwan’s, Nick Wu, founder of Bar Mood, Taipei (est. 2017). 

19 May 2024

Rémy Martin Celebrates 300 Years

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’. 

 

18 May 2024

Roku Sakura Bloom Edition launches in Malaysia

The House of Suntory recently unveiled its first release of a limited edition gin in Malaysia - the Roku Sakura Bloom Edition.

 

The Roku Sakura Bloom Edition pays homage to the famous annual Hanami (flower watching) festival - where people from all over gather to witness the iconic cherry blossom season in Japan during Spring.

15 May 2024

Tiger Soju Flavoured Lager makes its way to Malaysia

Tiger Soju Flavoured Lager is a twist of Tiger’s lager flavoured with a touch of soju, inspired by the rising prominence of K-culture. 
 

12 May 2024

The Hendrick’s Cucumber Currency Exchange Returns

Hendrick's Cucumber Currency Exchange is back once again, and this time for a whole week across Malaysia from 16 - 22 May 2024.

01 May 2024

Martell Single Cru Collection now available in Malaysia

The Martell Single Cru collection was introduced in Malaysia through a launch held at The Chamber Starhill recently.
 
 
Crafted by Cellar Master Christophe Valtaud, the Martell Single Cru Collection is rare, comprising of only eaux-de-vie sourced from a single terroir. The process is so rigorous that Valtaud retains fewer than 400 of the 11,000 eaux- de-vie available to him in the Martell reserves.
 

28 April 2024

Heineken Refresh @ Sunway Lagoon Surf Beach on 15 June 2024

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.