The new non-profit organisation will support the cocktail community through industry initiatives, funding and education.
Jigger & Pony (Singapore) has been named the Best Bar in Asia, and this year sees six new bars and India enter the list.
Jay Khan, co-founder and director of COA in Hong Kong, is named Bartender’s Bartender 2020.
Shortly after announcing the Regional Top 10 Honourees, this year’s Spirited Awards has whittled down to its Top 10 Nominees, with 15 places going to Asia-based bars, personalities and a certain publication.
Last year’s winner of the “Legend of the List” award and Asia’s best bar in 2017 and 2018, Manhattan in Singapore is the recipient of the inaugural Michter’s Art of Hospitality Award 2020.
Hong Kong Distillery – the company behind Handover Gin – was found to be running without licenses and making false claims.
Singapore, Hong Kong and Shanghai are the shining stars in the awarding body’s APAC Top 10s.
Barbary Coast’s late night industry supper provides free meals to the wider hospitality community during tough times.
The Nicaraguan rum postpones its competition until conditions are safe for participants.
Asia's 50 Best announces more details ahead of its virtual 2020 ceremony.