From a new Pharrell Williams champagne collaboration to the launches of several new whisky releases, here are the latest news and new releases from the beverage and bar world.
The Hibiki Japanese Harmony 2026 Limited-Edition, Chiso Collaboration, is a collectible release created with Chiso, one of the oldest and most revered Kyoto kimono houses founded in 1555.
The collaboration unites Hibiki’s renowned art of blending with Chiso’s nearly 470-year legacy of the kimono through a bespoke floral design inspired by Japan’s changing seasons, featuring Hibiki’s iconic 24-faceted bottle.
The limited-edition bottle is adorned with vibrant jewel-toned floral motifs featuring tachibana, (evergreen citrus) symbolising enduring prosperity; kiri (paulownia), representing good fortune and nobility; sakura (cherry blossoms), celebrating the beauty of the seasons and renewal; and ume (plum blossoms) and tsubaki (camellias), emblems of longevity and timeless vitality.
Hibiki has also partnered with Barkar KL on a limited-time menu of thoughtfully crafted serves and pairings. Guests can discover the whisky through a selection of serves, from enjoying it neat to exploring creative cocktail expressions.
Moët & Chandon brings the joyful spirit of a French Riviera summer through its latest collaboration with Pharrell Williams, with a new expression of the Maison’s iconic cuvées.
Continuing the creative dialogue established in 2025, Moët & Chandon and Pharrell Williams unveiled a new expression of the Maison's iconic cuvées.
Rooted in Pharrell's philosophy of simplicity and the Maison's enduring belief that "Life is Better When Shared," the collaboration returns to the essence of celebration – the champagne, the people around it and the moments that make every occasion unforgettable.
This year, the collection expands with the arrival of Moët & Chandon Ice Impérial, joining the redesigned Moët & Chandon Brut Impérial in Midnight Blue, Gold and Deep Red.
For the first time in the Maison's history, Moët & Chandon Ice Impérial is presented without its signature white sleeve, allowing the bottle itself to take centre stage while placing greater emphasis on the experience of sharing champagne with others.
Glenfiddich recently launched the Glenfiddich & Aston Martin F1 Team 16-Year-Old Limited-Edition Release No.2 at an event at The Whisky House.
The new expression marks the second year of partnership between Glenfiddich and Aston Martin Formula One Team.
Inspired by Glenfiddich Malt Master, Brian Kinsman and Aston Martin F1 Team Managing Technical Partner, Adrian Newey, the release is shaped by a shared belief that exceptional performance is defined not only by what can be seen, but by the invisible detail working beneath the surface.
The expression brings together Glenfiddich’s signature fruit-led style with the influence of first-fill bourbon barrels, Port pipes, Oloroso sherry casks, wine casks and a final touch of Fino sherry butts.
Sweetness, richness ,and structure are carefully layered, allowing each cask to add its own character while remaining in complete balance. The result is a refined and assured single malt, where silken texture, orchard fruit, and elegant oak flow together in perfect harmony.
Johnnie Walker Black Ruby is now in Malaysia. The brand’s latest permanent expression takes inspiration from the unmistakable depth of Johnnie Walker Black Label, reimagined through a sweeter and more fruit-forward flavour profile.
Johnnie Walker Black Ruby was created with versatility in mind. Its sweeter, fruit-forward profile opens up new possibilities behind the bar, giving bartenders a dynamic flavour palette to experiment with.
The blend includes malts such as Cardhu, Roseisle, Clynelish, Glenkinchie and Caol Ila, along with grain from Cameronbridge, and is the first innovation inspired by Johnnie Walker Black Label from Dr. Emma Walker and her team.
Johnnie Walker Black Ruby offers a vibrant new way to discover Scotch, with rich notes of raspberry jam, blackberry pie and honeyed sweetness, complemented by figs, plums and maraschino cherries. Subtle spice and delicate smoke rounds out its flavour, creating an expression that is rich and complex, yet versatile enough to shine in cocktails.
Chivas Regal and Global Brand Ambassador Charles Leclerc have announced the launch of the Chivas Regal 16 Limited-Edition – the first 16-year-old expression in the brand’s history and Leclerc’s debut signature blend.
The blend brings together 16 whiskies, each aged at least 16 years, and inspired by a number that has defined Leclerc’s life and career. “16 has always been more than a number to me – it’s something I’ve carried my whole career,” Leclerc said.
Leclerc explored several whiskies during the creation process, gravitating towards the rich complexity of sherry cask matured Longmorn single malt. After travelling to Scotland to see the craft first-hand, he chose his preferred blend and set the final challenge: to craft it as a 16 year old whisky.
On the nose, you get sweet mandarin, raisins and manuka honey give way to warm cinnamon and sticky toffee. The palate moves through orange marmalade and apple cake into toasted oak and ginger spice, ending with a rich, velvety and long finish.
