6 Reasons Why You Should Attend Whisky Live 2018 Now on its third year, one of the most anticipated events in the alcohol and mixology industry in the Philippines and the most prominent international whisky event in the world, Whisky Live returns to Manila on November 9 and 10, 2018. Organized by Grand Cru Wines and Spirits, Inc., the whisky festival will once again take over The Grand Ballroom of … Read More
Enjoy Unlimited Servings of Bubblies and Cocktails Every Sunday at Cove Manila A great Sunday brunch would probably be lounging in some beach far from the city and drinking cocktails while watching the sunset go by, but because of the long drive, city dwellers end up with the usual Sunday spent in some cafe or the nearest weekend market. Cove Manila in Okada Manila came up with a fun Sunday activity … Read More
The Johnnie Walker House Pop-Up and Exciting New Things to Look Forward to with the World’s #1 Scotch Johnnie Walker, the world’s #1 Scotch whisky launches The Johnnie Walker House, a series of pop-ups that feature a highball bar where guests can discover and enjoy the flavors and signature smoothness of Johnnie Walker in a laid-back and relaxed setting. The Johnnie Walker House Pop-Up was officially unveiled last October 5 at its first location in Burgos Park, BGC. … Read More
Filipino Bartender Lester Ligon to Represent the Philippines in Berlin for 2018 Diageo Reserve World Class Competition All eyes are on Berlin for the annual Diageo World Class Bartender of the Year 2018. Diageo Reserve World Class competition is like the Olympics of the bartending community where every aspiring bartender dreams of representing their country in the global arena. This year, 57 bartenders from different countries will be battling it out for the prestigious 2018 title. Launched … Read More
La Maison Cointreau PH Competition Takes Inspiration from Time and the Sea The La Maison Cointreau Cocktail Competition, organized by French spirits group Rémy Cointreau, seeks to gather the best the industry has to offer and showcase the brand’s iconic orange liqueur through exciting themes. Now on its 4th year, the competition tasked nine local bartenders from some of the top bars in town to come up with two cocktails for two … Read More
The Botanist Gin Inspires You to Unleash Your Inner Forager The Botanist, the first and only dry gin from the rich Isle of Islay in Scotland, has been in the market for a while and has grown to be one of DrinkManila.com’s favorite gins. The artisanal Scottish gin has been highlighted in our G&T and cocktail recipes and was one of our featured spirits for the Women and Tipple series. With … Read More
Who will be crowned the first Glenfiddich’s Most Experimental Bartender in the Philippines? Glenfiddich’s World’s Most Experimental Bartender competition was a much-anticipated event that gives importance to surprising innovations and new collaborations using Glenfiddich 12. Fans of the brand and the bartenders, as well as members of the beverage industry and whisky enthusiasts, flocked to CCM Events Center at Century City Mall last September 3 to witness the semi-finals of the competition. Related … Read More
Emperador Launches a New Gin Experience for the New Generation Gin is still the “in” spirit of the moment, and there are no signs of it slowing down any time soon. With the number of available products growing steadily, gin and tonic buffets, gin promotions, and gin bars popping up all over the metro, gin is shaping up to be the drink for today’s generation. Emperador Distillers Inc., makers of Emperador … Read More
9 Local Bartenders to Compete for PH’s La Maison Cointreau 2018 La Maison Cointreau Asia bartender competition is now on its 4th year and countries in Southeast Asia are currently choosing representatives to represent their them for the finals this October. Jake Page from Employees Only Singapore bagged last year’s title after battling with 11 talented bartenders from Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Philippines, Thailand, Vietnam, Hong Kong, Japan, South Korea, Australia, and … Read More
9 Bartender Finalists to Compete for 2018 Glenfiddich’s Most Experimental Bartender in PH Glenfiddich, the World’s most awarded single malt Scotch whisky, recently opened its 2018 global search for the Most Experimental Bartender and this year the competition welcomes Philippine contenders. The competition kicked off in 2016 and since then it has been running annually in the US, UK, India, Dubai, and Spain to name a few. This year marks the first for the … Read More