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Private whisky dinner
The Macallan
Founded in 1824, The Macallan is renowned worldwide for its extraordinary single malt whiskies. Its outstanding quality and distinctive character reveal the uncompromised excellence pursued by The Macallan since Alexander Reid established it on a plateau above the River Spey in northeast Scotland.
To enjoy a taste of the brand’s premium Double Cask range — featuring the Double Cask 12 Years Old, 15 Years Old and 18 Years Old — sign up for The Macallan Double Cask Divided Experience on Nov 11 and Nov 18 to enjoy a private dinner held at The Macallan Boutique at Raffles Hotel Singapore.
Guests will be taken on a journey through the seasons, visually and gastronomically. They will be treated to a specially selected whisky-pairing menu from Osteria BBR by Alain Ducasse. The dining experience will also be paired with an exclusive serve ritual that heightens the olfactory senses – almost as if transported to The Macallan’s Speyside home. For reservations, visit www.themacallan.com/en-sg/the-macallan-raffles-hotel-singapore.
Wine o’clock
Penfolds
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Discover Penfolds’ 178 years of winemaking history at Venture Beyond by Penfolds, a pop-up experience at Raffles City Shopping Centre, from now until Nov 20. The futuristic wine experience features a series of playful interactions and digital installations, with a selection of add-ons like masterclasses and DJ performances to enhance visitors’ experience.
Participants will be able to scan QR codes throughout their journey, participate in a series of ‘star quests’, and redeem customised Penfolds merchandise. Wine enthusiasts can also purchase wine bottles on the spot or sample a wine flight (worth $48) of three Australian wines: Bin 389 Cabernet Shiraz, Bin 311 Chardonnay, and Max’s Cabernet Sauvignon.
For a more luxurious and intimate wine-tasting experience, the masterclass session (worth $128) invites consumers to discover Penfolds’ winemaking approach. Hosted by Penfolds International Brand Ambassadors Team, the masterclasses will feature pours of five premium wines from the Penfolds Collection, comprising the Australian, Californian, and for the first time in Penfolds history, the inaugural French wines.
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Over the weekend, partygoers can enjoy wine flights and DJ performances (from $58) from Mademoiselle Yulia (Japan), Farah Farz (Singapore), Daryl Knows, Kaye and A’alely of Darker Than Wax Collective (Singapore), and Jasmine Sokko (Singapore). Admission to Venture Beyond by Penfolds is by reservation only at www.venturebeyondbypenfolds.com.
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Global beauty trends revealed
Cosmoprof Asia 2022
Beauty professionals and junkies will be excited to know that the 25th edition of Cosmoprof Asia returns to Singapore from Nov 16 to Nov 18 at Singapore Expo. Organised by BolognaFiere and Informa Markets and supported by the Singapore Tourism Board, the entire physical event will gather the beauty and cosmetics industry’s key players from all over the world to showcase Asia Pacific’s newest brands, unveil the most recent innovations and present the ever-evolving daily habits of consumers.
The event (spanning Halls 2 to 6) will cover over 1,000 exhibitors from 40 countries like Australia, the US, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Korea, China, Malaysia, Poland, Singapore, Spain, Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand, Turkey and the UK. The Italian Trade Agency (ITA) will be bringing 72 Italian cosmetic brands to the cosmetics trade fair, too.
Not only will attendees discover new products and global beauty trends, but there will also be plenty of opportunities to watch live demonstrations, sample treatments, and participate in Cosmotalks, covering topics like sustainability and the supply chain, digital beauty trends, and market watch and regulation. To register for free admission and book a spot at a Cosmotalk, visit www.cosmoprof-asia.com.
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Literary delights
Singapore Writers Festival
The Arts House and the fully-pedestrianised Anderson Bridge area of the Civic District will be transformed into a literary festival venue for the 25th edition of the Singapore Writers Festival (SWF) until Nov 20. Featuring over 200 physical programmes, festival-goers will get their pick of outdoor performances, interactive workshops, poetry readings, F&B offerings and more.
Key speakers to catch include the award-winning author of 12 Bytes: How We Got Here, Where We Might Go Next, Jeanette Winterson; British-Nigerian author and poet Caleb Femi; Irish writer and author of 2022 Booker Prize longlisted novel The Colony, Audrey Magee; and football legend, Lilian Thuram.
Many live music performances and poetry readings by Daryl Qilin Yam and Cyril Wong are set against soundscapes provided by music producer and DJ Ramesh Krishnan. When the sun sets, the city’s best DJs light up the night with SWF SunSets: DJ Sessions with a line-up selected by Joshua P. Music lovers should also not miss Gita Raga, a one-night-only concert that features Malay musicians Jatt Ali, Hanafie Warren, Moliano, Rzyall Noh and Olynn Saleh, who will showcase new songs from poems written by established literati.
Parents can also have family fun with their children at interactive SWF Playground workshops co-presented with a Closetful of Books such as How To Keep This Plant Alive and Break It Down Now…With Bugs, or participate in family-friendly banter with Vivian Teo, Pippa Chorley, Far’ain Jaafar, and their children in My Parents Would Be Cooler If….
Festival passes can be purchased at $30 at www.singaporewritersfestival.com or www.sistic.com.sg.
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Uncovering the next generation of leaders
Red Club x Cartier
Cartier and its global entrepreneur community Red Club x Cartier, are launching the 2023 edition of the Young Leader Award, recognising socially impactful initiatives. Initiated in 2022, the Young Leader Award has been developed as an annual international entrepreneur’s prize, open to emerging social entrepreneurs aged from 20 to 40 years old. These candidates impact-driven businesses or not-for-profit organisations as founders or owners in which they hold an executive position.
Themed “Bettering Lives”, the 2023 edition will shed light on young entrepreneurial endeavours that provide more accessible, inclusive and effective healthcare solutions for under-represented communities.
The top four applicants will be announced in April, and the final award recipient will be revealed during the Young Leader Award Ceremony in New York in June. The winner will take home EUR50,000 ($70,226) in grants, while the three remaining runners-up will each receive EUR10,000.
The 2023 Young Leader Award recipient will also benefit from international exposure, media visibility, a tailor-made mentorship programme provided by the Young Leader Award academic partners, Georgetown University and Howard University, and ad-hoc coaching and mentoring sessions by Red Club x Cartier networks. Applications are now open at apply.redclubcartier.com/submit and close Jan 31, 2023.
Established by Cartier in 2019, Red Club x Cartier supports audacious entrepreneurs across the globe who positively impact society through their businesses. It encourages these entrepreneurs to connect and share their experiences and advice regarding funding, starting, developing and growing a business.
