Penang Cocktail Week 2025 brings a “A Cocktail of Cultures” to Malaysia

The Penang Cocktail Week 2025 lineup includes cross-cultural bar takeovers, block parties, poolside pours, and curated themed evenings.

LOUIS XIII Malaysia Edition honours local heritage and architecture

The highly exclusive LOUIS XIII Malaysia Edition cognac has just been launched, with only 40 limited-edition bottles available.

Behind the Bar with Jon Lee, founder of Lavantha in Chinatown, KL

We go behind the doors of a former bank vault with Jon Lee, the award-winning bartender and founder of Lavantha, to learn more about Penrose’s sister bar concept.

Royal Salute ambassador Malcolm Borwick on the 21 Year Old Rio de Janeiro Polo Edition

A celebration of whisky, polo, and the vibrant spirit of Rio, Royal Salute’s latest release arrives in Malaysia with flair, flavour, and finesse.

Asia’s 50 Best Bars 2025: 4 Malaysian bars shine on the global stage

Reka, Bar Trigona, Three X Co, and Penrose prove Kuala Lumpur is a rising force in Asia’s cocktail scene.

The art of pairing food and spirits to elevate your dining experience

Who says you can’t have dinner with some whisky, vodka, or cocktails? Here are some creative food and beverage pairing examples to enhance every bite and sip.

#FirstSip: Beca Tea’s new experience menu will shake up your teatime

This is not your average cup of tea, as Beca Tea introduces a new experience menu that will reintroduce you to the ritual of having a cuppa.

#FirstSip: DAJIN brings the first ever Dassai Experience to Malaysia for sake lovers

Held at Skillet KL, the inaugural Dassai Experience marked the debut of Japan’s most prestigious sake in Malaysia – pairing refined Japanese craftsmanship with haute cuisine.

A legacy distilled: Rémy Martin taps Anish Kapoor for a limited edition XO decanter

Anish Kapoor’s sculptural homage to Rémy Martin XO captures the spirit’s soul through amber-hued reflections and a deeply personal past.

10 best cocktail bars for your next bar hop in George Town, Penang

From back-alley speakeasies to dessert-forward drink dens, George Town, Penang, is home to some of the most creative cocktail bars in Malaysia.