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What’s Happening?

NEW VENUE: Case Study, Kuala Lumpur

Case Study, the latest venue helmed by bartender Alvin AuYong has arrived in Kuala Lumpur. The venue is located in an old family owned printing factory that was established in the 1950s. The space has been transformed to include in-house professional services, co-working spaces, green pocket parks, community events and of course food and beverage venues including Case Study while keeping the factory in operation.

Creating the venue from scratch, Case Study seeks to push the boundaries in terms of flavours, hospitality, experience and essentially every aspect related to a bar. Albeit, in a more casual, fun and interactive manner.

Case Study blends local and foreign ingredients into each cocktail. The beverage program here takes an eco friendly and sustainable approach, reusing and maximising the usage of all ingredients to contribute an extra dimension to the whole experience. For instance, raw materials used for infusions or syrups will be converted into jams, pickles, dusts, and dehydrated garnishes to contribute more to the cocktails.

For more details on Case Study head to drinks.world

ASIAN AND AUSTRALIAN VENUES SHINE IN THE WORLD’S 50 BEST BARS LIST

A number of venues across Asia and Australia earned a spot in the 2016 edition of The World’s 50 Best Bars, cementing both regions as places for high quality drinks, cutting edge décor, and service to match. Singapore’s Manhattan was Asia’s highest ranked bar coming in at 11 with Sydney’s Baxter Inn Australia’s highest ranked bar at number 12. Singapore’s 28 Hong Kong Street was close behind at number 14, and Speak Low in Shanghai came in at 15. Co-owned by Australian ex-pat Luke Whearty, Singapore’s Operation Dagger came in at 21 (find out more about Operation Dagger on page 63), with Melbourne’s Black Pearl number 22. The famed Lobster Bar & Grill in Hong Kong was 27, and Quinary number 41. Sydney’s Bulletin Place also received a nod, coming in at 46.

DRINKS WORLD WELCOMES DANNY YANG AS HONG KONG MARKET MANAGER

We are thrilled to announce the addition of Danny Yang to the Drinks World team. Yang has extensive experience in the hospitality industry, including roles at M1NT nightclub in Shanghai, Red Bull, and Pernod-Ricard Hong Kong. In case you didn’t know, he’s also the man behind the Hooch cocktail app. Danny will take on the role of Drinks World’s Market Manager, bringing us the latest trends, venue openings, and industry happenings from Hong Kong. Of the appointment, Danny said, “I’m excited to be working for Drinks World because of the passion everyone has for the industry. Drinks World is a recognised publication in the bar trade and bartender industry, and I’m very happy to be working with such talented and wonderful people.”

NEW VENUE: Dreadnought to open in Bangkok

The latest Ashley Sutton designed venue Dreadnought is set to open in Bangkok. Taking over two years to design and construct, the venue will be akin to a space train with Sutton describing Dreadnought as, “The mess hall on this intergalactic spacecraft”. The design is alien-like in the way of patterns and raw. According to Sutton, “It’s probably one of my craziest designs”. Stay tuned.

LIMITED RELEASE: Four Pillars bring the spirit of Christmas

Four Pillars are in the spirit of Christmas with a very limited Australian Christmas Gin release. Australian Christmas Gin is aged in sherry barrels and finished with a dash of Rutherglen Muscat. The product is a tribute to distiller Cameron Mackenzie’s mum Wilma, who would make puddings on Victoria Derby Day while the family watched the races. A couple of years ago Mackenzie distilled some Christmas puddings, putting them in the botanical basket of Wilma (one of Four Pillars’ stills) and distilled them with a base of juniper, cinnamon, star anise, coriander and angelica over the top, with a dash of Rutherglen Muscat to add richness. The result is a gin that smells and tastes like Christmas! Four Pillars Australian Christmas Gin will be available from the distillery door, Four Pillars website as well as select independent retailers.

www.fourpillarsgin.com.au

NEW VENUE: Jacoby’s – Twin Peaks inspired Tiki Bar

Jacoby’s – a small tiki bar named after Dr Jacoby from Twin Peaks, who was a tiki fanatic, is set to open in early 2017 in the inner city suburb of Enmore. Brought to you by the team behind Earl’s Juke Joint and trading until 2am (helping out the hospitality workers), Jacoby’s is influenced by the tiki era of Trader Vic’s, offering up classic tiki drinks with a contemporary approach. Bar snacks will be focused around toasted and Cuban sandwiches, and friends who are chefs may drop by for a guest “Hollywood” shift. And, as per Twin Peaks, there will always be pie and “damn good coffee”. In addition to rum, other spirits will be showcased in tiki drinks, along with an extensive wine list with a concept of “colours of the sunset”. Jacoby’s is a neighbourhood bar that has the feel that it could have existed in the heyday of Tiki.

LIMITED RELEASE: Husk Distillers celebrate 150th anniversary of Tumbulgum rum with limited release

Husk Distillers, Australia’s only plantation rum distillery released a limited edition rum to celebrate the 150th Anniversary of the village of Tumbulgum. Launched as part of the Tweed River festival on November 12, the first bottle of 1866 Tumblegum Rum was auctioned online with proceeds going to the Tumblegum Community Association to improve village life.

Around 2,500 bottles of 1866 Tumblegum were released. The 1866 Tumbulgum Rum is a blend of three year-old paddock to bottle rum made form the inaugural 2013 harvest of the Founders Plot at Husk Plantation, and aged in a blend of four barrels - two heavily charred new American oak barrels and two ex-Bourbon barrels.

NEW VENUE: Handpicked Wines open Cellar Door in Sydney

Handpicked Wines have opened their Cellar Door in Sydney. Located on the corner of Kensington and Outram Streets, guests can experience wines from around Australia and the world, with the winery not limiting itself to one location or style, but instead “hand picking” the world’s best regions and varietals. Housed in a building that was formerly a CUB brewery workshop with exquisite exposed brick, the venue offers a unique approach to the traditional cellar door experience. Up to 30 Handpicked wines, including single vineyard wines are available to order by the glass or bottle, and wine can also be purchased to take away. The Cellar Door also offers a selection of artisanal cheese and charcuterie in the lounge area, curated by Formaggi Ocello. Craft beer and cider from NSW are also available.

NEW RELEASE HONG KONG: Pirate Life lands in Hong Kong

Hong Kong craft beer fans can now get their hands on iconic cans from Pirate Life. The core range from South Australia’s Pirate Life Brewing, consisting of the Throwback IPA, IPA, Pale Ale and Double IPA will be distributed in Hong Kong via Amber Rebellion. Currently, the range will be available in packaged only.

piratelife.com.au