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January 19, 2017
Djapa is Hong Kong’s first Brazilian-Japanese venue
Ready for glassware wrapped in panties and cocktails trapped in ice balls?
January 18, 2017
Macabre by Antonnius Saputra
From the Batak tribe in Indonesia, a good kick of heat for this Bloody Mary at E&O.
January 18, 2017
Tristan Tequila Blanco
A blanco tequila made from slow-cooked eight-year-old agave.
January 17, 2017
Craft Beer China Conference and Exhibition back for 2017
Expanded May event moves home for its second outing.
January 17, 2017
Cedric Mendoza is DRiNK Magazine’s Man of the Hour
The head bartender at Manhattan, in the Regent Singapore, discusses scuba, rum and memory recall.
Our editors pick the best of the web’s booze writing. This week: craft beer’s new direction, intriguing wine bottles, the next Mexican spirit sensation and a lost Italian drink once fit for a king.
January 13, 2017
It’s Friday. And this is the best thing I’ve drunk all week
A new herbal, gentian-flavoured aperitif from Slovakia.
January 12, 2017
Pisco Mistral 40
Born in a village that said to be the site of the first vineyards planted to make pisco, this one comes from a blend of pedro ximenez and muscat of Alexandria.
January 12, 2017
Straits Chinese flavours reign at this G&T bar
Zach Luther explains the ideas behind KL's Shelley Yu’s, which makes its tonic waters, and more, from scratch.
Aussie brewer talks beer measurements, mass appeal and his blueprint for a successful brewpub.
A winning new look for The Camel’s original location.
January 10, 2017
William Peel Old Blended Scotch Whisky
A blended scotch from 18 malts and grains with honey, spice and a delicate finish.
January 10, 2017
Laphroaig Lore
A smoky, spicy Laphroaig that captures Islay in the glass.
January 10, 2017
Haig Club Clubman
A bourbon barrelled grain whisky that gets cozy with cola.
January 10, 2017
Midleton Very Rare 2015
A premium Irish dram made up of ex-bourbon barrel whiskies from 12 and 25 years old.
January 9, 2017
Now Read This: Chinese-tiki, champers and cons-turned-somms
Our editors pick the best of the web's booze writing. This week: cocktails in LA’s Chinatown, rehabilitating Italian inmates with wine, and the science behind why champagne tastes so good.
January 6, 2017
It’s Friday. And this is the best thing I’ve drunk all week
Hossu from Healer in Shanghai.
January 5, 2017
Lorenzo Antinori to replace Chris Lowder at Seoul’s Charles H
Flagship bar at the Four Seasons Seoul welcomes ex-Dandelyan man as new head bartender.
January 5, 2017
Hidetsugu Ueno puts his stamp on Bar De Luxe
Bar High Five icon gives Hong Kong a taste of Ginza in Central.
January 4, 2017
Kelvin Wood guests at Zhanjiang’s first speakeasy
STM bartender suiting up at Zhanjiang’s first speakeasy.
January 4, 2017
Grasshopper by Sam Jeavons
A creamy rum cocktail with chocolate liqueur from London's oddball rummery, Burlock.
January 4, 2017
Is this London’s most hair-raising rummery?
Burlock from the Breakfast Group is running things proper.
January 3, 2017
Liu Xiaodong X Mikkeller Scent On The Air
A session IPA from cross-cultural collaborations between Copenhagen star brewer and Chinese painter.
January 3, 2017
Black Market Brewery Deception
This twisted ale has a taste reminiscent of south of the border and the doctored beers favoured in Mexico
Our editors pick the best of the web's booze writing. This week: the history of the maraschino cherry, US craft beer hits Deutschland, using science to end your cheese and wine dilemmas.
December 30, 2016
It’s Friday. And this is the best thing I’ve drunk all week
Saugatuck Brewing Co’s Singapore IPA.
December 30, 2016
Sixteen From 2016: News
A review of another great year for the region’s drinkers and drinksmiths.
December 30, 2016
Asia Exclusive: Steve Schneider reveals Panama plan
Employees Only bartender teaming up with five NYC colleagues to launch The Strangers Club in Panama City.
December 29, 2016
Sixteen From 2016: Recipes
A look back at the cocktails that excited us the most this year.
December 29, 2016
Pisticci Daisy by Yao Lu
A bittersweet herbal cocktail from Yao Lu for bar newbies.
December 28, 2016
Sixteen From 2016: Venues
A look back at the most notable Asian openings to grace our pages in the last 12 months.
December 28, 2016
Deep house meets house-made at this new Shanghai spot
Welcome to Trio, Heyday bartender Kim Chu's new home.
December 27, 2016
Rafael Cambra Forcalla
A critically endangered variety that Rafael Cambra is reviving.
December 27, 2016
Sierra Norte Bodega Pasion de Bobal
Normally blended into bulk wine, this bobal is a single-variety wine that with flavours sitting between pinot noir and merlot.
December 27, 2016
Marques de Murrieta Capellania
A white rioja made from a one hundred per cent, single vineyard viura by Marques de Murrieta.
December 27, 2016
Marques de Alella
Normally part of a trio of grapes that is made into cava, this is a one hundred per cent panda blanca that's great with fish.
December 26, 2016
Now Read This: Our pick of the web’s best booze writing
Religious wine, liquid pastrami and a film to honour Pisco.
December 23, 2016
1975 by Josh O’Brien
One of three winning drinks that handed Josh O'Brien the La Maison Cointreau title in 2016.
December 23, 2016
It’s Friday. And this is the best thing I’ve drunk all week
Brander Urstoff lager. By Jonathan White.
December 22, 2016
Expanded program announced for The Bar Awards 2017
Southeast Asia industry celebration to take place in four countries.
December 22, 2016
White Peony from Trix Yeung
Trix Yeung of Bao Bei in Hong Kong looks back at the purest expression of tea with her gin-based drink.
December 21, 2016
More European bar talent heading to Singapore
City’s cocktail scene bolstered by arrivals of Roman Foltan, Carla Davina Soares and Rusty Cerven.
December 21, 2016
Regional producers get top billing at this Singapore bar
Vijay Mudaliar puts the focus on the spirits and flavours of closer to home at Native.
December 20, 2016
Three things we learned from Logan Demmy
A trio of tips on keeping your staff happy.
Lee Watson brings cocktail culture to coupling at Bitters.
December 19, 2016
Now Read This: Our pick of the web’s best booze writing
The modern milk punch, big champagne and a hunter of liquid art.
December 19, 2016
We’re hiring: Join the DRiNK team
Are you the person we're looking for?
December 19, 2016
Arijit Bose appointed new APAC Brand Ambassador for Monkey 47
Former 28HKS head bartender's first stop is Speak Low this Wednesday.
December 16, 2016
Meet the indigenous bartenders
Dre Masso and Kamil Foltan launch a new platform to celebrate the industry and cultures of the region.
December 16, 2016
It’s Friday. And this is the best thing I’ve drunk all week
Birds and Bees at Alice, Seoul. By Theo Watt.
December 15, 2016
28 Hongkong Street’s Logan Demmy holds court in Shanghai
He'll hold a masterclass, then an industry night on December 19.
December 14, 2016
Shingo Gokan opening New York-inspired venue in New Year
The Speak Low follow-up includes cafe, kitchen and bar concepts.
December 14, 2016
Cobra Lily brings a little mystery to Shanghai
Boxing Cat group deliver knockout take on modern Asian bar-restaurant. By Jonathan White.
December 14, 2016
Hendrick’s Gin brand ambassador Erik Andersson is leaving Asia
DMBA winner tight-lipped on his next step.
December 14, 2016
Virginity by Ganeshvara Kurukal
This is Smoke and Mirrors' Ganeshvara Kurukal's entry at Paper Lantern and The Minute List's A Very Asian Christmas competition.
December 14, 2016
Singapore’s best Christmas cocktail is made with betel leaves
A fresh face from Smoke and Mirrors whips up a Very Asian Christmas cocktail. By Natasha Hong.
December 14, 2016
Evan Williams Single Barrel 2004
Keeper of the Quaich member Steve Notman on a Parker Beam-picked single cask bottling.
December 14, 2016
Mars Maltage Cosmo
From Japan, a make of Mars with Scotch and Shinshu distillery liquor. By Steve Notman.
December 14, 2016
Eagle Rare 10-Year-Old Single Barrel
Eagle Rare's replacement for its ten-year vatting is a 'crackerjack' in the glass, says Steve Notman.
December 14, 2016
Whisky: Antiquary Red
Keeper of the Quaich Steve Notman on the blend with a Tomatin backbone.
December 13, 2016
Game time: Your guide to 2017’s cocktail competitions
The details and deadlines for the contests taking place around the region. By Natasha Hong.
December 12, 2016
Now Read This: Our pick of the web’s best booze writing
A Ningxia cowboy, a wine algorithm and mezcal’s re-awakening.
December 9, 2016
It’s Friday. And this is the best thing I’ve drunk all week
The 4 Nine City Cocktail from Bar 4 Nine. By Jonathan White.
December 7, 2016
Is this the Malaysian capital’s most ambitious bar to date?
Case Study brings lessons learned in Singapore back home to Kuala Lumpur.
December 6, 2016
Zdenek Kastanek: Here’s why PR matters
The Singapore-based bar luminary on nailing the public relations game.
December 5, 2016
Behind the Scenes of the Issue 46 China Edition Cover
Take a look at how the Union team made a splash.
December 5, 2016
Now Read This: Our Pick of the Web’s Best Booze Writing
Biodynamic wine, the king of the gypsy brewers and the “Godfather of Absinthe”.
December 1, 2016
Kiki Moka: This guy’s a big brother in the Jakarta scene
Indonesia’s first World Class representative and Jakarta bar veteran on advancing the city’s growing bar scene.
November 29, 2016
The Goodbai Fu Manchu by Phil Tory
This made-in-Beijing sipper brings baijiu to tiki territory.
November 28, 2016
This Week’s Three Must Reads
Moët & Chandon in Ningxia, amaro goes global and an IPA history lesson.
November 28, 2016
Beer: Innis & Gunn Original
This cold weather drinker from Scotland is a wood-aged beauty.
November 28, 2016
Beer: Weihenstephaner Original Premium
Iconic helles-style lager from a brewery claiming to be Germany's oldest.
November 28, 2016
Aperitivo: Rinomato
Neo-classic liquid love-letter to the bar culture Italy has produced.
November 28, 2016
Gin: Kyro Napue
Finnish gin arrives with this bracing expression of northern climates.
November 28, 2016
Rum: Nusa Cana
This new white rum revives Indonesia's cane spirit heritage.
November 28, 2016
Bitters: Scrappy’s
Organic range of aromatic bitters now dropping in Singapore and Hong Kong.
November 28, 2016
Fernet: Fernet Hunter
Not dark. Not Italian. Still bitter.
November 28, 2016
Genever: Onder de Boompjes Maltwine
100% malt wine from one of Holland's oldest genever producers.
November 28, 2016
Liqueur: Hedonist
A ginger and vanilla liqueur from France.
November 26, 2016
Dario Knox rolls out the barrel for Prohibition-inspired drinks
Singapore's The Other Room is less Edison-light cliche and more warehouse hideaway.
November 25, 2016
It’s Friday. And this is the best thing I’ve drunk all week
From Port's land, a white wine that was blended in the field. By Jethro Kang.
November 24, 2016
The Suspicious Slinger by Samuel Sim
A twist on the Raffles classic, served at Kite in Singapore.
November 23, 2016
The bar where Singapore’s craft beer fans are in luck
Good Luck Beerhouse puts local brewers front and centre.
November 21, 2016
Bacardi Legacy 2017 announces its top 15 in Singapore
The city makes its first cut, after an impressive 50 entries.
November 17, 2016
#Bananadaiquiri? by Zach Luther
#Bananadaiquiri by Zach Luther.
November 16, 2016
This old school bar is educating Guangzhou in adult beverages
Nostalgia runs deep at Go Chill, where the owners are trying to guests back to the 1990s.
November 8, 2016
Cold Tea for Two by Annie Bebe-Tron
A bourbon-forward sweet tea with a touch of Macau from The Ladies Room.
Macanese restaurant Fat Rice opens up intimate lounge The Ladies' Room.
November 7, 2016
The DRiNK Magazine Bar Awards 2016 Wrap Up
Everything you need to know about the China industry’s big night.
November 1, 2016
12 things we learned at Tales of The Cocktail 2016
How to score yourself a Spirited Awards nomination, why you're dry shaking the wrong way and more lessons picked up by Jonathan White at this year's Tales of the Cocktail.
October 26, 2016
The multi-faceted drink offer underscoring Bangkok’s f&b flowering
Partner and beverage director Andreas Percher explains how Bunker is combining the bar and kitchen.
October 25, 2016
A den of quaffable riches await at this Guangzhou speakeasy
Hope & Sesame reflects the city's changing tastes.
October 23, 2016
Get the skinny on the neighborhood bar with Singaporean flavour
Nick Haas, owner of Skinny’s Lounge, on why no one need put on their fancy shoes.
October 15, 2016
Stockton Negroni by Suraj Gurung
Bitter is better with this Cynar, Angostura and orange bitters Negroni.
October 14, 2016
It’s Friday. And this is the best thing I’ve drunk all week
Jet-Black Bird from Bar Trench, Tokyo.
October 12, 2016
Mamarita by Dre Masso
Mexico meets mangosteen in this tequila drink by the bar legend from Akademi.
Lan-Xin Foo, the city’s first female homebrewer, now makes beers for Mikkeller.
October 9, 2016
Shanghai’s first funk and soul supperclub enters the stage
Shake is a one-stop shop for cutting loose, says head bartender Colin Tait.