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The Bee in Publika has been around awhile now. I find it a cool place to hang out on weekend afternoons, especially when one of their BBQs are goin on. A few cold beers, some good food, company of friends sall u need. It also has a bunch of cool cocktail additions to its drinks [...]
Japanese lager Kirin has hit our shores officially, via GAB. The launch party was awesome. And huge, taking place at Zebra Square in the city. Party kicked off just before sunset about 7pm, the best time to start drinks. There was Japanese cuisine awaiting guests as soon as we stepped in, with an outdoor...
Yea, its about time. After being pushed by various parties, am going into a venture with several partners n investors. Its gonna be different. (But i bet thats what they all say!) Theme will be 2499, ie futuristic / galactic shit. The entrance will be like a silver UFO, and u walk up a...
It sucks when people die when theyre out to have fun. Thereve been many such incidents all around the world. Some at tourists spots, others at bars or clubs, and some at music festival/raves, like the ones below: Love Parade, Germany (2010) 21 dead after being crushed by others in a...
Booze accessory gift brand huggaz launched last week at The Poolside Terrace at The Club, PJ. It was the media launch actually. Kicked off at 5pm, with ice-cold beers all served in huggaz of course, to ensure they remain ice cold. Didnt take many pix unfortunately. Busy partying n shit. The...
Pernod Ricard has launched yet more Absolut variants, Texas, and Oz, both limited editions. Absoluts 8th limited edition bottle is the Texas, which is the first dedicated to a state. Its designed by Texan artist Cruz Ortiz. Looks great. The bottle also features Absolut founder Lars Olsson...
Yup, huggaz is officially launching via a media event tomorrow (Feb 26). Its gonna be poolside, with drinks of course. Well party! Obviously.
The ol captain, legendary for its dark and spiced rums, is gonna hit the white rum market. And about time if u ask me. Did u? Ask me i mean? Either way, Im telling. According to Diageo, its new Captain Morgan rum is produced in the American Virgin Islands and is “five-times distilled, clean,...
Yea, most of em blow, at least as far as their repertoire goes. Its kinda crappy that most of them only know how to play 80s shit. Specifically, 80s rock. (Never understood why people refer to them as live bands. If they there, of course they live) They seem like they stuck in a time [...]
Just for an episode tho, on American TV. A travel program on food n drink was in Malaysia a coupla months back. I was contacted to show em some local brew. In this case, it was toddy. Its hosted by Zane Lamprey, an established drinker. I think he wants to be a celebrity drinker, like [...]
Had a gulp n munch session at Press Room (Bangsar Shopping Center) recently, checking out their Christmas specials. Good stuff. (Some of the the below are also available at all La Bodega outlets.) Some interesting cocktails are available too. We opened with sumtin called Grinch (Creme de Cacao White,...
Dats right. Luen Heng Sdn Bhd, an importer and distributor of many many lager and ale brands, wines, bubblies and liquors, is having their annual warehouse clearance at their store in Cheras. Its happening today (Friday) and tomw. Christmas is around the corner, so u will be able to...
A new accessory for drinkers has hit our shores, and about time too. The brand is huggaz, and its about insulation products. When it comes to beer, especially in tropical weather, keeping em nice n cold is tough. With huggaz, thats no issue anymore. The coolers (also known as...
Tiger will be releasing a new variant, its first one as far as i know. Its called Tiger Radler, and is a combo of beer and natural lemon juice. Yea, you heard me. Tried it out. Its aroma is that of shandy, as shandy is basically beer and lemonade soda. In terms of mouthfeel, its [...]
Why dahell arent scientists and their types inventing an instant chiller?? They went and made the goddam microwave oven 66 years ago. Well, a 6-foot tall monster anyway. Why is it so easy to heat shit up in seconds, but really difficult to make em cold? Even a freezer takes like 30 minutes to...
The following post is written by Marta, a reader from Portugal who lives in KL: I am Marta from Portugal. I have been living in Kuala Lumpur for around three months now, planning to stay a few more! When I decided to come to Malaysia I believed that it would be a good opportunity to [...]
Post by my buddy and fellow alco Paulie: I was invited to attend the launch of Absolut’s 1st ever retail boutique in the world, in KLIA, representing The Thirsty Blogger of course. At the event, we were accompanied by cocktails (they had a virgin drink, didnt interest me) made from Absolut Hibiskus, mixed...
A complete eating, drinking and playing experience is gonna kick-off real soon. Its collectively called The Roof, and has five outlets that basically cover all angles. A preview party took place on Saturday, tho the joint is still under construction. Its located on the top floor of First...
Guinness Foreign Extra Stout (FES), the iconic strong stout, is gonna get a new look real soon, and its quite a change. It looks a lot cooler actually. The change will affect both the can and the bottles. Theyll be a lot blacker, thats for sure. It will be launched in November. But...
Theyre a lot of silly things i wonder about, but one of em was this (coz i brew my own cider n see how bacteria (yeast) attack any sugars and turn them to alcohol) when we eat carbs or sugary stuff, shouldnt that ferment in our stomach and tubes, albeit briefly, before being...