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What’s Happening?
NEW VENUE: Case Study, Kuala Lumpur
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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.
More details at drinks.world
ASIA SHINES IN THE WORLD’S 50 BEST BARS LIST
A number of venues across Asia ranked in the 2016 edition of The World’s 50 Best Bars, cementing the region as a place for high quality drinks, cutting edge décor, service, and ambiance to match. Singapore’s Manhattan was Asia’s highest ranked bar coming in at 11 with fellow Singapore bar 28 Hong Kong Street close behind at number 14, and Speak Low in Shanghai just one spot behind at 15. Co-owned by Australia ex-pat Luke Whearty, Singapore’s Operation Dagger came in at 21 (find out more about Operation Dagger on page 63). High Five in Tokyo placed at 23, the famed Lobster Bar & Grill in Hong Kong’s Shangri-La followed at 27, and Quinary also represented Hong Kong at number 41.
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!
INNOVATION: ZUMA ZACAPA LIVE SOLERA SYSTEM
Japanese restaurant Zuma has partnered with Ron Zacapa Rum to create the Zuma Zacapa Live Solera System – The world’s first evolving cocktail system. Zuma Hong Kong launched its Zuma Zacapa Live Solera system in October, coinciding with launch parties held in London, Dubai and New York. The system will be in Zuma Hong Kong and eight other Zuma restaurants around the world, delivering an original cocktail in each restaurant specifically designed to appeal local flavoured and palates. For example, the ageing casks for Zuma in Hong Kong are infused with Szechuan, pink peppercorns, fennel seeds and duck fat, mixing perfectly with the Zacapa premium rum. Once the rum has travelled through the system into the final barrel, it is poured and served with a hand-cut and engraved bespoke piece of ice.
Proof & Company has launched Scrappy’s Bitters in Singapore. The bitters will also be available in Hong Kong from next month, from there launching simultaneously in the below markets with Proof & Company’s network of partners.
Made in Seattle and developed by bartender Miles Thomas, Scrappy’s Bitters are handcrafted with every batch made using organic ingredients of the highest quality with no artificial flavours, chemicals or dyes.
To find out more head to www.scrappysbitters.com
Thailand – Bootleggers Trading
Malaysia – Wholly Spirits
AWARDS: Glen Grant 12 YO and 18 YO to be released in Hong Kong
Glen Grant 12 Year Old and 18 Year Old expressions are set to be available in Hong Kong early in 2017. Glen Grant 18 Year Old was awarded Single Malt of the Year, and Best Single Malt 16-21 Years by the Jim Murray’s Whisky Bible. The Glen Grant 10 Year Old also received an award, claiming the coveted title of Single Malt of the Year for 10 Years and under (Multiple Casks) category.
glengrant.com
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
