SPIRITED/SG

Singapore stamps its reputation as a serious cocktail destination in Asia with 12 bars securing places on the Asia's 50 Best Bars 2021 list; new entry No Sleep Club is highest-ever debutant in the awards' six-year history.

William Grant & Sons unveils The Distillers Library, an exclusive invite-only private client space within its new office digs in 79 Robinson Road.

English sparkling wine brand Nyetimber collaborates with leading luxury hotel Shangri-La Singapore for a Nyetimber high tea experience at The Rose Veranda and The Lobby Lounge.

Premium French cognac brand LOUIS XIII has revealed a permanent shop-in-shop experiential boutique within The Whisky Distillery at One Raffles Place.

Nutmeg & Clove celebrates its 7th anniversary with "Here In Spirit", a collection of seven guest shifts this May featuring signature cocktails from illustrious bartenders from around the world.

Casual burger bar Wildfire Burgers launches its latest seasonal burger, the Wildfire Korean Army Stew Burger, available from now till end May 2021.

To celebrate the season, La Dame de Pic at Raffles Singapore has launched a spring menu that comes paired with Billecart-Salmon champagne.

Nutmeg & Clove's new cocktail menu combines some of the weirdest and yet wonderful ingredients for some Chinese horoscope-inspired tipples.

The Ritz-Carlton, Millenia Singapore unveils its new '60s-themed cocktail bar Republic as part of the completion of its East Wing refurbishment.

Glenrothes The Aqua Collection is a set of online exclusive single malt whiskies that pays tribute to the distillery water sources and explores sherry-seasoned oak aging.

Astor Bar at The St. Regis Singapore launches its New York-inspired cocktail menu, and brings back its Violet Hour evenings.

You'd be forgiven if you thought that Borders Distillery was a new hipster American craft distillery rather than a wee Scottish one.

The newest Brewerkz outlet, located at One Fullerton, is the pioneering brewery's most family-friendly and gastronomic-focused yet.

CIN CIN, one of Singapore's first gin-focused cocktail bars, has unveiled a refreshed drinks menu with 12 brand-new cocktails.

Singapore craft brewery Off Day Beer Company releases Wax On and Wax Off, the former of which has been aged in a barrel that once contained Scotch single malt whisky.

For one night only, hotel cocktail bar Club 5 will host Sam Wong and Edwin Poh of Ah Sam Cold Drink Stall fame for a guest bartending shift on 28 May 2021 featuring a range of cocktails inspired by Singapore flavours.

Gudsht @ Cineleisure is Gudsht's new standalone gastrobar, offering its slew of fun cocktails along with Asian-inspired bar food.

Fat Belly Social Steakhouse is a new social dining steakhouse on Boon Tat Street with a fun, alternative streak when it comes to steak cuts.

Casual Japanese eatery Takeshi-San at Lorong Mambong gives sushi an elevated spin with extravagant ingredients such as truffle and foie gras.

Everyone is posting their charcuterie boards on social media, but they don't show you the planning and prep that happens behind the scenes. Read ahead to find out if you should DIY your board or buy a pre-made platter from a catering company.