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Wine & Spirits Promotions Kuala Lumpur: Mr. Chow Liquor Store Monica Tindall Few liquor stores can claim their origin story begins in a cult Hong Kong comedy-horror film—but then again, Mr. Chow Liquor Store doesn’t do ordinary. Inspired by the irreveren…
Distillerie d’Indochine, Hoi An Words: Louise Miller Photos: Monica Tindall Our taxi driver reverses back down the dirt path we have just driven along in search of Distillerie d’Indochine. Literally, off the beaten path, in a sleepy part of …
Douglas Laing & Co. – Celebrating 75 Years, Malaysia Words: Han Sen Hau Photos: Monica Tindall & Supplied The journey to understanding how exclusive Douglas Laing is begins with an invitation to a private dinner and whisky-tasting event at Saba…
Alcohol Delivery KL – Mr. Chow Liquor Store Monica Tindall Mr. Chow Liquor Store injects a dose of fun and wit into the liquor industry. Inspired by the legendary actor and comedian Stephen Chow, the store embodies his comedic spirit with its playful logo an…
Madeira Rum Monica Tindall The island of Madeira is known for its namesake wine, but its rum has also been gaining much attention in recent years thanks to strict production regulations and methods. Sugar cane cultivation and rum production date back to th…
Mr Chow Liquor Store Monica Tindall Mr Chow Liquor Store was conceived over the first pandemic lockdown in 2020. The fun and witty brand was inspired by actor and comedian Stephen Chow. The company logo is a caricature of Mr Chow from the comedy horror flick “…
#TeamUpForExcellence – Seven Malaysian Talents Rémy Martin 1738 Accord Royal launched in Malaysia with the #TeamUpForExcellence campaign collaborating with seven Malaysian talents, five bartenders and two culinary partners. We asked the seven rising sta…
Rémy Martin 1738 Accord Royal – Malaysia Rémy Martin 1738 Accord Royal made a splash on the Malaysian market this September with the #TeamUpForExcellence campaign. The product launched in collaboration with seven talents, five bars and two culin…
Gin Tasting at Potions Bar KL Words: Monica Tindall Photos: Rich Callahan We first visited Potions Bar KL in 2019, not long after it opened. We had a blast with the energetic team and creative cocktails. Since that time, and with some serious research over various l…
Tamnavulin Single Malt Whiskies Monica Tindall Don’t you love a story that begins with a chequered past and turns into a roaring success? Such is the case with Tamnavulin, a Speyside distillery established in 1966. Closed in 1995, it reopened in 2007 after a major …
New Whiskey, Rum and Gin Brands in Malaysia Monica Tindall Malaysian liquor suppliers continually surprise me with the variety and quality of imported spirits they can offer to the public. Here are three new items worth celebrating. New Whiskey, Rum and Gin Bran…
Juniper Club MY Monica Tindall Originally hailed as medicinal by monks and alchemists across Europe, gin has a rich and vibrant history. From Italian monasteries, Dutch pharmacies and English battlefields to today’s artisanal distilleries and hip coc…