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Read our best in-depth stories on the drinks industry in Asia here.
Read our best in-depth stories on the drinks industry in Asia here.
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They started with a red-hot poker, then added an egg, and now are back as a winter treat.
DRiNK’s monthly round-up of new bottles in Asia.
For International Mezcal Day 2021, Jay Khan and Andrew Davis share their love for the agave distillate.
Korea's soju experts share their knowledge and thoughts on the future of soju
Trying to organise one of the drink universe's most free-spirited categories.
With gin-making taking off in every corner of the planet, Jason Williams asks whether the category needs new definition – and proposes "native gins".
Wading through the dark waters of cherry-based liqueurs, and how the category can move forward.
Eight vodka experts muse on where the category stands right now.
Statistics prove everything and nothing – but they never give the full story. Will Jarvis shares the challenges for sake in the midst of COVID-19.
Singapore industry veteran Rachel Ling shares her journey from a career in vodka to a deep dive into sobriety.
A unique collaboration between a Hong Kong bar, spirit producer and forager results in an amaro inspired by local flavours.
Shingo Gokan reveals two new bar concepts, a coffee and cocktail summit and a glassware line.
Angus Zhou, founder of DraftLand in both Taipei and Hong Kong, reveals his favourite bars in Taiwan’s capital.
The monolithic and multi-faceted three level Shenzhen venue is all about the attention to detail and ready to welcome the world.
Canned cocktails are here to stay, and these tins are some of our top picks.
Alicia Mak, founder of Atas Speakeasy in Ipoh, Malaysia, shares how her team has adapted in an onslaught of lockdowns.
A brief look at the science of barrel ageing in spirits.
The co-owner of Sidecar – currently India’s best bar – shares her top bar picks in her city of New Delhi and other great bars around the country.
Lola Lau of Hope & Sesame Shenzhen shares her thoughts on China's bar scene, new projects and saketinis.
Get to know more about this misunderstood spirit on World Baijiu Day 2021
Siriwan “Kae” Prawatroi's socially enterprising farm has found ways to legally produce Thai beverage "drunken sugar", as well as help local farmers and communities.
The sling – so called because you slung it back pretty quickly before moving on to the next, starting at breakfast and continuing throughout the day.
The drink of Scottish freedom fighters, or 19th Century socialites.
Vietnamese bartenders are going out on their own and developing cocktail culture all over the country. Vietnam-based journalist David Kaye gives a who’s who in the new wave of Vietnamese bar stars.
Josh Ivanovic, co-owner of rum haven JungleBird in Kuala Lumpur, shares his rum journey from bar back to rum runner.
Nat Lau, London Essence brand ambassador and bar manager of the brand coffee shop and bar concept Barcode shares her best bars in Hong Kong.
Vietnamese gin Mashed Up uses upcycled craft beer to give new life to otherwise wasted products.
Lorenzo Antinori and Summer Lo head up one of Asia’s biggest openings this year, championing innovation and the future of drinking.
As Patrón Perfectionists 2021 announces its market Top 30, we take a look at some of the tequila cocktail trends in this year’s recipe submissions.
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For World Gin Day 2021, the DRiNK team round-up their current favourite gins.
A constantly updated list of Asia’s newest openings and upcoming venues.