Update: For full East Imperial Gin Jubilee event info and times, check listing.
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It's a celebration of all things gin as the annual East Imperial Gin Jubilee makes it to KL for the first time from August 18-20. The premier gin festival (hosted in Singapore yearly since 2013) means you'll be able to catch the region's best bartenders at work, sample creative variations of the classic Gin & Tonic, as well as explore gin culture.
Gin is one of the trendiest spirits of the moment, and you'll be able to learn more about renowned gin labels such as Hendrick's Gin and Bombay Sapphire. Crowd-favourite boutique brands like Monkey 47, Death’s Door and Sipsmith will also be featured at the festival.
While the list of participating venues hasn't been revealed yet, you can expect a multi-day series of gin-related activities from master classes to pop-ups, gin rambles and tastings, live stream distillery visits and the Gin Lane closing parties.
If you love to witness a little friendly rivalry, see the top bars in town compete to create the most unique Gin & Tonic rendition. Each bar will pair one of four East Imperial tonic waters with a partner gin brand and the rest of the recipe will be in the hands of the individual bartender to showcase their creativity. Winning bar and bartender will then wield a Silver Tankard for clinching the city's 'Best Gin & Tonic' and travel to Singapore in November to compete for the ultimate 'Asia's Best Gin & Tonic' crown at the jubilee's grand finale.
For more info, visit ginjubilee.com