JP Sium, Author at DrinkCollectiv

Enjoy Free-Flowing German Beer and Food at Clark Marriott Oktoberfest 2019!

October 10, 2019

Clark Marriott Hotel will hold an authentic Oktoberfest filled with free-flowing food, beer, and music right at the heart of Pampanga on October 11 and 12, from 6 pm onwards. Set on a giant tent that can accommodate up to 800 pax, Clark Marriott Hotel is proud to bring the biggest beer party in the world at their very own

The Philippines Picks its Representative for the Opihr Gin Global Cocktail Competition Asia-Pacific Regionals in Hanoi, Vietnam

August 14, 2019

The Opihr Gin Global Cocktail Competition is currently on its sixth installment. The competition encourages mixologists to create a cocktail with a spirit of exploration and discovery. Entries should see cocktails using twists on classic recipes and to take consumers on a ‘journey of discovery’ by using at least one locally sourced ingredient. Opihr is the world’s favorite premium spiced

Full Circle Craft Distillers Officially Launches Arc Craft Spirits

July 31, 2019

Full Circle Craft Distillers Co. (makers of Arc Botanical Gin, and Arc Vodka) officially launches their pioneer spirits into the market and is shaking up the game in the spirits industry. Full Circle Craft Distillers. is a craft distillery co-founded by husband-and-wife team Matthew and Laurie Westfall. The distillery is their passion project and tribute to promote the very best

The Island Opens Hip Tequila Pop-up Bar, Hola Chica

July 11, 2019

Where: The Island, Uptown Bonifacio Information Center, 9th Ave cor 36th Street, Uptown Bonifacio, Taguig, Kalakhang Maynila Operating Hours: Wednesdays to Saturdays, 6 pm onwards Price per head: Php500+ for food and drink Contact Number: 0917-689-8888 Signature drinks: Last Mariachi, Shiso Me Sour, Mr. Bigote, Oaxaca Old Fashioned, and shooters, Tequila Swerve and Tequila Pickleback The Island in BGC recently

Raffles Makati’s Ella Mae Varona Wins BCCP’s 3rd World Gin Day Bartending Competition

July 8, 2019

British Chamber of Commerce Philippines (BCCP) held its 3rd Bartending Competition in celebration of the World Gin Day last June 27, 2019, at Dusit Thani Manila. It has been an annual tradition of BCCP to celebrate World Gin Day together with BCCP members and friends of the Chamber, and for consecutive years they hold a bartending competition utilizing local Ginebra

Cocktails to Serve for your ‘Game of Thrones’ Viewing Party

April 14, 2019

Johnnie Walker Philippines recently held an immersive journey of the mythical land of Westeros and Essos last March 28 at Whitespace Manila in anticipation of the most awaited season 8 of Game of Thrones. It was a magical night for Game of Thrones fans who were at the party as Whitespace turned into different flavor houses inspired by the show.

Les Deux Belges Proves That You Should Be Pairing Your Food With Beer

April 6, 2019

Les Deux Belges hosted Manila’s first Belgian Beer Dinner last March at The Peninsula Manila, and it was a refreshing food and drink pairing experience. Les Deux Belges is a Manila-based importing company owned by Belgium-natives Gregory Tutt and Emmanuel de Ghellinck—fitting for their company name as it translates to “The Two Belgians.” They handpick a great variety of authentic

Successful Filipino Bartender and Entrepreneur Joe Villanueva’s (The Wise King Hong Kong) Visit in Manila

March 29, 2019

Photos by JP Sium Filipino entrepreneur and mixologist, Joe Villanueva of The Wise King Hong Kong visited the Philippines for a series of bar shifts early part of March. We were able to catch his guest shift at The Cigar Bar & Poker Room at Solaire Resort & Casino and his signature serves didn’t disappoint. Villanueva is known for his

Drink Like a Fish: A Fund-Raising Event for Shark Conservation Awareness

December 29, 2018

RAROCO Insurance Brokers, Inc. successfully concluded their ‘Drink Like a Fish’ event at J Studio, Makati City last November with a whopping P70,000 funded for their partner organization, Marine Wildlife Watch of the Philippines (MWWP). Attendees went home happy and with a deeper appreciation towards our marine life. Drink Like a Fish (DLAF) is a fundraising art exhibit that showcased

The First Macallan Whisky Lounge in the Philippines Opens at Mandalay Whisky and Cigars

December 14, 2018

Location: The Macallan Lounge at Mandalay Mandalay Whiskys and Cigars (inside The Belle & Dragon), 100 Carlos Palanca St., Legazpi Village, Makati City. Contact Number: +639176258818 Operating Hours: Monday to Saturday—6:00 pm to 2:00 am; Sunday— 4:00pm to 12:00am Signature drinks: The Macallan 12 Year Old Sherry Oak, Double Cask and Triple Cask Matured;The Macallan Edition Series;The Macallan 1824 Masters Series