Here is the latest roundup of new spirits and drinks related launches in Malaysia
Roku Gin invites you to ‘Come Alive With Blossoms’ and embrace new beginnings with Roku Sakura Bloom.
From now until April 30, Roku Gin – together with local online patisserie CakeTella, and Snooze KL, a new cafe and cocktail bar at Kepong’Gi Square – will be hosting a multi-sensory experience featuring bespoke cocktails and delicate petit gateaux (‘little cakes’ in French) infused with Roku Sakura Bloom.
The Caketella cakes were definitely the highlight of the experience.
My favourite was the Matcha Misu, made with Roku Matcha mousse, white cream, and truffle over crisp feuilletine. The matcha and that hint of juniper in the mousse gave this a nice balance with the truffle’s sweetness.
We were warned that the Midnight Sakura would be a tad strong in terms of alcohol content, but I didn’t really feel it was (maybe I’m more used to dark spirits in deserts rather than gin). This Black Forest twist was still my second favorite though, with its Sansho choux, Roku ganache, cherry-sakura compote, and dark chocolate glaze.
The cake and drinks pairing is now available at Snooze KL.
Blossom Berry Tart was very berry, with a crisp tart featuring Roku Strawberry fromage mousse, Ichigo Sakura compote, and sakura sponge; while Sakura Soleil was a zesty affair, with Sakura Yuzu jelly, Roku Yuzu mousse, and zesty yuzu curd on a financier base.
There were also two cocktails by Jordan Lim, Roku Gin’s guest ambassador, which will be available at Snooze KL. The first is the Sparkling Bee, made with Roku Sakura Bloom and longan honey, and best paired with the Marcha Misu and Blossom Berry Tart desserts.
Next is the Spring Breeze made with Roku Sakura Bloom, lychee liqueur, lemon, and simple syrup, paired with Midnight Sakura and Sakura Soleil desserts.
Jordan also added a twist of the classic Roku Gin & Tonic, adding a garnish of crystallized ginger to enhance the ginger spiciness that is one of the botanicals in the gin.
Available from now to April 30, the limited-edition cakes can be enjoyed at Snooze KL or purchased online at the CakeTella e-store.
Royal Salute has released a special collection of whiskies inspired by the 62 Gun Salute ceremony, one of the British Monarchy’s highest forms of ceremonial tribute, and only witnessed at the birth, ascension, or coronation of the Sovereign.
The 62 Gun Salute collection comprises a trio of exceptional blends that stand as the ultimate expression of honour and celebration.
Housed in a sapphire blue decanter, the highly awarded Royal Salute 62 Gun Salute Original Reserve is a blend of over 50 of Scotland’s most exceptional malt and grain whiskies.
The collection is a trio of exceptional blends that stand as the ultimate expression of honour and celebration.
The American Oak Reserve is crafted from over 50 precious malt and grain whiskies, with a higher proportion aged exclusively in American Oak casks, and is meant to reflect the intense and powerful experience of watching the gun salute ceremony.
The Peated Reserve comprises a blend of over 50 whiskies, including malts from the lost distillery of Caperdonich, and evokes the drifting smoke from the gun salute cannons with its subtle smokey palate.
Each whisky in the collection offers a distinctive yet harmonious interpretation of the 62 Gun Salute ceremony, bringing to life the spectacle, intensity, and tradition of this historic, honorary tribute.
Nobu Kuala Lumpur is commemorating its 10th anniversary with the launch of seven brand-new cocktails, available exclusively until October.
Inspired by the recipes of Nobu bartenders worldwide, this latest collection showcases a fusion of bold flavours, premium ingredients, and expert mixology.
In collaboration with Moët Hennessy Malaysia, these cocktails offer a refined drinking experience that embodies the innovation and craftsmanship synonymous with Nobu.
For instance, Spicy Vibe from Manila delivers a fiery kick with Volcan Tequila Blanco, balanced by the tropical sweetness of passion fruit, pineapple, and calamansi, with the subtle heat from green chilli.
Spicy Vibe delivers a fiery kick with Volcan Tequila Blanco.
The Raspberry & Yuzu Martini from Tokyo offers a vibrant blend of Belvedere Vodka, fresh raspberries, and yuzu, creating a refreshing yet tart profile with a smooth, crisp finish; while Golden Hour from Bangkok highlights the deep, full-bodied warmth of Hennessy VSOP, enriched by the bittersweet complexity of Campari, tamarind syrup, and orange bitters.
The launch of this cocktail menu serves as part of the countdown to the grand 10th-anniversary celebration, setting the stage for more exciting experiences later in 2025.
