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April 25, 2017
Angus Winchester’s new bar pops up at Quinary
Preview New York newcomer The Embassy from May 15 to 17 in Hong Kong.
April 24, 2017
Now read this: French press cocktails, tequila sells well in UK, and citrus-free bartending
Our editors pick the best of the web’s booze writing.
Announced last night, the city's top girl talents swept up the Awards' individual prizes.
Roasted coconuts at Quan Ut Ut, Ho Chi Minh City.
June, Lan Kwai Fong. Get in line.
April 20, 2017
At this bar in Seoul, a drinks program that’s colourless
Co-owner Kevin Chang on White Bar, Seoul’s first spot dedicated to clear spirits.
April 18, 2017
Zee says: Guest bartending, not guess bartending
The industry expert and guest-bartender-many-times-over schools us on the good, the bad and the ugly of guest shifts.
April 18, 2017
The Bar Awards Singapore is coming soon
Nominations begin May 1.
Our editors pick the best of the web’s booze writing. This week: a winery in the city, the many types of hops, Moutai edges out Diageo, how to treat bartenders, and more.
Moody Tongue Smoked Applewood Gold.
April 13, 2017
Ueno, Nick, Colin, Janz and Neung are opening a bar
With drinks serving from mid-May, a new bartender supergroup has picked Bangkok for its first venture.
Hint: His game plan embraced the competition.
April 10, 2017
SEA Brew is moving to Ho Chi Minh City
The brewers conference will be held August 17 and 18 in one of the region's fastest growing craft beer cities.
Our editors pick the best of the web’s booze writing. This week: making better mezcal, Brewdog turns corporate, what makes Japanese whisky tick, and more.
April 7, 2017
Amaro fans, don’t miss this!
Win one of only 1,868 limited edition bottles of Don Salvatore Amaro Averna.
El Mar at Otto e Mezzo in Shanghai.
April 5, 2017
Nominations are now open for 2017’s Spirited Awards
Propose your favourite bars – or yourself – to win a prize at this year's Tales of the Cocktails awards.
Atlas stocks not just the world’s largest collection of gin, but has all the workings to make it one of the world’s best new openings dedicated to the category.
Get some sleep now. The Bar Awards Bangkok's just announced masterclasses and parties for April 21 to 24.
Our editors pick the best of the web’s booze writing. This week: the champagne of beer, a speakeasy with a 1,200-strong selection of rare, vintage spirits, and why supermarket wine is super.
Operation Dagger’s Cabbage Wine.
March 30, 2017
Want to start your own drinks brand? Read this first.
Spirits accelerator Distill Ventures uncorked a belly-full of business wisdom at this year’s Singapore Cocktail Festival with the help of three industry insiders.
March 29, 2017
The Bar Awards Bangkok announces its Top 10s
Here's your introduction to some of the city's best f&b personalities and venues.
March 27, 2017
Why Magnolia Room’s menu is a real winner
This subterranean Shanghai bar is up to scratch.
Our editors pick the best of the web’s booze writing. This week: mezcal made from chicken, wine made from singer Pink’s hands, and booze made in outer space.
Passionfruit Pepperita at Maya, Shanghai.
Eight from the region are heading to Venezuela for the Continental semi-finals.
March 21, 2017
Watch Hiroyasu Kayama grind up a drink
The Japanese alchemist who makes cocktails with family-farmed herbs and a mortar and pestle.
Our editors pick the best of the web’s booze writing. This week: starting your own brand, standing-room-only Japanese wine bars, a drop of rare liquor in a watch, and more.
Cloudwater Brewing’s Vic Secret IPA.
Day two: The DRiNK Magazine Singapore Cocktail Festival daily digest
A round up of today’s (March 16) essential events.
March 16, 2017
Playlist: Listen along to our new magazine column
Warren Pang takes us track-by-track through a night at Janes & Hooch.
Restaurant and bar owner Howard Lo on the challenges and opportunities of opening a craft beverage venue in the world’s best air hubs.
March 14, 2017
The doctor is in, with gin, at this HK bar
A medical practice that’s prescribing all things juniper.
March 14, 2017
“There are no winners” at the Anti Bar Awards
The Bar Awards founder Tron Young in this special report on the industry night for the notorious.
March 13, 2017
Ana Souza wins Speed Rack Asia 2017
Bartender from The Pontiac in Hong Kong wins the first ever Asian edition of the all-girls competition.
March 13, 2017
Now Read This: Pet nats, Armagnac and in-house therapy
Our editors pick the best of the web’s booze writing. This week: Goan single malt, a restaurant with its own psychologist, Gascony’s favourite brandy, a pet nat-heavy wine list, and a guide to glassware.
Bookmark this industry calendar in your phone.
Aki Eguchi’s Corpse Reviver #101.
The new Four Seasons bar that’s ageing its cocktails in baijiu vessels.
March 7, 2017
Budding drinks entrepreneur? These are the seminars to attend at Singapore Cocktail Festival
Distill Ventures will be sharing their brand building expertise at two weekend events.
March 7, 2017
Game day guide
Here's what's going down at Speed Rack's first-ever run in Asia.
Lee Tseng and Michael Jordan on their deal with ZX Ventures.
Before the competition this Sunday, we speak to the 22 taking part in this year's Speed Rack Asia 2017.
March 6, 2017
Meet the Founders of Speed Rack
Before the first-ever Asian edition of Speed Rack, we speak to Ivy Mix and Lynnette Marrero on how the competition came to town.
Our editors pick the best of the web’s booze writing. This week: doctored drinks, beer science and lessons from history.
Samuel Smith’s Strawberry Ale and Samuel Smith’s Chocolate Stout.
March 3, 2017
The Anti Bar Awards are back
Votes open before the Singapore scene is celebrated – in a way – on Mar 13.
March 2, 2017
The Jigger & Pony Group’s SGCF guest lineup is serious
Four bars will host 25 bartenders from eight cities around the world from March 16 to 21.
Move follows Kaiba purchase and Goose Island Brewhouse opening as start of 2017 expansion.
March 1, 2017
Aki Eguchi guest stars in Shanghai
The Absolut Elyx brand ambassador hits Union and El Ocho with a list of vodka cocktails.
February 28, 2017
This book is a bartender must-have
Robert Simonson's superb chronicle of the great cocktail comeback should be a set text for anyone, anywhere, calling themselves a bartender.
February 27, 2017
Where to drink on Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants list
We comb through this year’s winners that also have standout beverage programming.
Our editors pick the best of the web’s booze writing. This week the Caesar of wine, sustainable cocktails, cork’s comeback, craft vodka in LA and why cask strength might be too aggressive for everyone.
February 24, 2017
Ryan Nightingale crowned Hong Kong’s Chivas Master
Aberdeen Street Social bartender to head to Global Finals in Tokyo.
February 24, 2017
Manhattan Bar pop-up brings Singapore to Shanghai
Bar manager and head bartender hit Speak Low on February 27.
February 24, 2017
It’s Friday. And this is the best thing I’ve drunk all week.
Cocoa meets Mexican spirit in Crackerjack’s Mezcal Negroni.
February 23, 2017
Shanghai’s newest sport – not sports – bar
The Caxton’s recipe for success is rugby-forward.
February 23, 2017
Grace Tsai wins Taiwan, Hong Kong and Macau Bacardi Legacy final
The Taiwanese bartender will represent the trio at globals in Berlin.
February 22, 2017
Nominations for The Bar Awards Bangkok 2017 open on March 1
Thai capital debuts city-specific categories after consulting with panel of industry leaders.
February 21, 2017
A cocktail menu to sniff, not read
Tippling Club partners with a perfume house for a drinks program that’s all about the senses.
February 20, 2017
Now Read This: High fliers, kooky cookie craft and the King of New Orleans cocktails
Argentina’s new wine wunderkinds, the best beer in all the world, what they teach you at Brew U and Asia’s latest export.
February 17, 2017
It’s Friday. And this is the best thing I’ve drunk all week.
Malivoire Gamay 2014.
February 17, 2017
Jad Ballout guesting at Infusion Room, Beijing
Lebanese bartender hits the Chinese capital on Feb 20 and 21.
February 15, 2017
Shanghai power trio lobby for the hotel bar experience
Highline’s multi-offering takes inspiration from American classics.
February 15, 2017
Beijing Invitational Craft Beer Festival returns
Third edition serves up twice the number of brewers over last year.
February 13, 2017
Mochammed Fadli takes the reins at Atmosphere
Indonesian is the new head bartender at Beijing’s highest bar.
February 13, 2017
Now Read This: Brewed food, brands getting in the mix and the importance of etiquette.
Jim Meehan preaches on manners, building better mocktails, winemaking in the Iranian city of Shiraz, and brewing in food.
February 11, 2017
Maison Ferrand names Micaela Piccolo as new Asia Pacific ambassador
American bartender goes to work for Ferrand cognac, Plantation rum and Citadelle gin.
Independent spirits and wine supplier join forces to offer expanded portfolios, plus trade and consumer education.
February 10, 2017
It’s Friday. And this is the best thing I’ve drunk all week.
Juicebox Citrus IPA by Fourpure Brewing Co.
February 10, 2017
Cocktails to inspire you this International Scotch Day
Because whisky’s neat but cocktails are better.
February 10, 2017
Irish whiskey mixes it up with Chinese wine
Teeling teams with Kanaan to age Irish single malt in its red wine barrels.
February 9, 2017
Zee says: Here’s how you become a real bar professional
When it comes to raising standards expected in the bar industry, Zdenek points out that it's about time.
February 8, 2017
Drink in the winners of Imbibe’s Personality of the Year Awards
Titles handed out during ceremony at London’s Oriole.
February 8, 2017
Can China win gold when it comes to après ski?
Thaiwoo Brewery is going for gold at the 2022 Winter Olympics resort.
February 8, 2017
Asian Wine Review returns with an expanded second edition
300-wine guide inspires first Asian Wine Festival.
February 7, 2017
14 steps towards zero-waste bartending
Sustainability is a means to
a more inventive bar program, a clearer conscience and improved profits.
February 6, 2017
Get in a froth over the best beer everything from 2016
Rate Beer's beer raters rate the best beers, bars and budding brewers from 2016 in the Rate Beer Best Awards.
February 6, 2017
Now Read This: the bumper Lunar New Year edition
Bootleggers, beer historians, cocktails at the cinema and more.
February 3, 2017
It’s Friday. And this is the best thing I’ve drunk all week.
A quartet of Bruichladdich bottlings.
February 3, 2017
Pisco Sour
Our definitive recipe for the Pisco Sour.
February 3, 2017
Get to know: The Pisco Sour
One of the most hotly contested classic cocktails in bar lore originated in a salon in Peru in the 1920s – or did it?
February 2, 2017
Nut Bush by Wareewan ‘Oil’ Yodkamol
Low proof and aromatic, this Bangkok bartender's designed this cocktail to match the modern Australian flavours at Freebird.
February 2, 2017
Modern Australian cuisine arrives in Bangkok
Marcus Boyle chats about Freebird and its serious dining and drinks program, led by a crack team of f&b pros.
February 1, 2017
Coffee makers are using barrels in whole, new and exciting ways
Chicago’s Dark Matter Coffee is infusing everything from beer to chartreuse in their beans.
February 1, 2017
David Ong cues up Manila’s first listening room
Tastebuds and eardrums treated in stereo at Oto, in Poblacion.
January 31, 2017
Speed Rack Asia announces 2017 contestants
20 ladies from Singapore, Hong Kong, KL, Manila, Seoul and Sydney are ready to compete.
January 30, 2017
Now Read This: Protest beer, winemaking in warzones, and how to barrel age your cocktails
Our editors pick the best of the web’s booze writing. This week: beers that take stand, tips on barrel ageing, Assyrian wine and brewing on the moon.
January 27, 2017
It’s Friday, and this is the best thing I’ve drunk all week.
“Why you want drink cock’s tail, huh?”
January 27, 2017
Gin Jubilee kicks off the year in Bangkok
East Imperial's g&t party starts Jan 31 to Feb 4 in the Thai capital.
January 26, 2017
DRiNK Magazine launches subscriptions
From the March 2017 issue, readers will be able to receive magazines direct to their door.
January 26, 2017
Book Review: Sasha Petraske’s Regarding Cocktails
The New York bar icon’s new book, issued posthumously, ensures he has the last word on his legacy in cocktail culture.
January 25, 2017
Greater China tastes success at WSET Awards
Chinese students earn wine body’s top credential.
January 25, 2017
Manila’s latest tapas bar is bringing sexy to the city
Philippines the first stop as China’s El Willy group eyes Southeast Asia.
January 24, 2017
New year, new look. DRiNK wants to hear from you
DRiNK Magazine’s website freshens up for 2017, with much more digital content in the pipeline.
January 23, 2017
Arak-forward drinks lead the way at this Balinese resort
The Slow’s Mr Sid is all about making the local spirit palatable in cocktails for an international audience.
January 23, 2017
Now Read This: The history of alcohol, Snoop Dogg behind the stick, and how to take better cocktail snaps
Our editors pick the best of the web’s booze writing. This week: tips on taking shots better, bamboo-aged baijiu, creating your own whisky blend, the 9,000 year-old story of alcohol, and Snoop Dogg as gin brand ambassador.