From limited edition champagne and beers, to cocktail pairings and Christmas parties, here is a roundup of some new events and launches, just in time for the festive season. — Photos: Handout
December is here, and if you’re getting some early Christmas shopping done for a lover of wines and spirits, here are a few new events and launches to consider.
Champagne brand Moet & Chandon invites you to toast to shared joy, connection, and celebration with the release of its limited edition Moet Impérial in Red.
Red is the colour of choice for Moet & Chandon this season.
The vibrant, red colours of the limited edition is meant to embody passion and elegance, enhancing the spirit of the festivities.
If you’re planning to pair it with Christmas dinner, the champagne itself said to be a perfect pairing for seafood, lightly cooked dishes, and dishes with delicate salinity.
Roku Gin recently launched its Come Alive collaboration with Sun and Moon, just in time for the festive season.
The collab features a limited time pairing experience of 4 cocktails created by Darwin Ng, Suntory Global Spirits’ newest Brand Ambassador for Malaysia, and Sun and Moon’s Head of Bar, Zax Lee.
Come Alive “encourages people to view the everyday with fresh curiosity, to seek connection with kindred spirits and to rediscover moments that spark vitality”.
The experience at Sun And Moon features a tapas style pairing with four signature Roku Gin serves.
The experience features a tapas style pairing, with each tapa paired with a Roku Gin serve designed to showcase the character of its six signature botanicals: Sakura flower, Sakura leaf, Yuzu peel, Sencha tea, Gyokuro tea and Sansho pepper.
At the centre of the collaboration is The Living Bar, where guests get to personalize their own Roku Gin Fizz serves by handpicking their own garnishes and botanicals.
The Roku Gin x Sun and Moon Experience is available for a limited time only, from Dec 1 to 31, exclusively at Sun and Moon.
Jameson is setting the tone for the festive season with the Cheers & Cheer Christmas Party festive circuit from Dec 1 to 31, 2025.
A number of bars in Klang Valley, Penang and Johor have curated menus with Jameson festive cocktails.
a number of bars in KL, Penang and Johor Baru have crafted festive cocktails for the Jameson campaign.
Every outlet will feature a QR code leading to a digital passport with seven festive tasks - one for each letter in J-A-M-E-S-O-N – that will unlock rewards.
There will also be a series of festive parties nationwide—beginning in Johor on Dec 19, KL on Dec 20, and Penang on Christmas Day.
Luxury tequila brand Don Julio recently released a “mini” version (50ml) of its famed 1942 expression, a luxury Añejo tequila that is aged for two to two-and-a-half years in oak barrels.
The mini Don Julio 1942 makes for a nice little gift for a first-time tequila drinker. — Photos: Handout
The Don Julio 1942 Mini is an interesting addition to the Malaysian market, allowing first-time luxury tequila drinkers to try the spirit before deciding whether to purchase a full-sized bottle.
The bottle itself is a cute little thing that makes for a pretty cool gift as well.
Penfolds recently released its latest holiday release, titled From Penfolds To The World. It explores the concept of a “Penfolds Postal Service”, with “nostalgic stamped envelopes, pneumatic tubes and sleek shipping containers”.
'From Penfolds To The World' explores the concept of a 'Penfolds Postal Service'.
The three wines in the range are – Bin 389 Cabernet Sauvignon Shiraz (or Baby Grange); FWT 585 Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot Petit Verdot (from its French Collection), and Bin 600 California Cabernet Sauvignon Shiraz.
Wheat beer brand 1664 has collaborated with celebrated French artist Camille Walala on a limited edition artist-edition that infuses modern artistry with timeless traditions, just in time for the upcoming festive season.
Walala's bold use of colour and vibrant geometric patterns brings a fresh, contemporary twist to the 1664 cans.'
The 1664 x Walala artist-edition is designed to “elevate every casual moment into a joyful celebration with family and friends”, with her bold use of colour and vibrant geometric patterns bringing a fresh, contemporary twist to elevate the rich traditions of festive celebrations.
