Timah, Malaysia’s award-winning whiskey officially launches

TIMAH – Malaysia’s best award-winning whiskey officially launched virtually last Thursday (October 7).  

The event was officiated by Gilbert Yeo and Kenny Yeo, the directors of Winepak Corporation, the firm behind Timah. Members of the media also attended the virtual launch event.  

The event that kicked off at 5:30pm was featured live on Facebook. Attendees witnessed the strong historical background of Timah’s production and journey, along with live cocktail preparations by Youtuber Whiskey Folks.

Timah – the first Malaysian made award-winning whiskey – consists of a carefully crafted blend of two aged peated malts and a neutral spirit of Malaysian origin which gives a distinctive taste in international spirits competitions. These components are blended by the master blender, resulting in its unique taste.

Timah is a double peated whiskey. Peat is a natural, plant-based fuel source that is burned to provide the heat to dry malted barley, giving the resulting whiskey its characteristic smokey flavour and aroma. On the nose, Timah is a light, fruity whiskey that is a harmonious mix of primarily smoke, with a hint of a floral bouquet. It moves through a smokey palate before settling into a sweet, light oak finish. 

Timah has been gaining success since it was formed, as the whiskey won silver medals in both the International Spirits Challenge 2020 (ISC) and the Annual San Francisco World Spirits Competition 2020 (SFWSC). In the ISC, Timah competed against over 70 countries and in the SFWSC, it was marked by the judges as “an outstanding spirit that displays refinement, finesse and complexity”.  

This year, Timah went to greater heights by scoring 92 points at the International Wine and Spirit Competition. And in the main highlight of the virtual launch event, Timah won gold for the ‘Best Malaysian Whisky’ award at the International Whisky Competition 2021.

The International Whisky Competition is the world’s most followed whisky competition, reaching communities on various social media channels. Malaysian Whisky hadn’t been a category in competitions prior. 

“I’m proud and thankful to share that Timah our award-winning signature whiskey, and our other brands have been widely accepted and desired by both local and international markets. The continuous support of our consumers and partners means the world to us, and I look forward to continue receiving the endless support from each and every one of you,” said Gilbert Yeo. 

“Winepak and Malaysia should be very proud of Timah. International competition judges have scored it highly against world class whiskies, giving it well earned awards. I hope you will see Timah as a Malaysian whiskey in its own right, enjoy it and give it the recognition it  deserves,” said Tony Allen, former operations director of Asia Pacific in Allied Domecq, and a mentor to Gilbert and Kenny Yeo.

Timah is set to continue its journey by educating consumers on the rich history of Captain Speedy and whiskey drinking cultures around Asia. 

More information can be obtained through the official social media channels at Facebook & Instagram. Latest award results are available at https://www.whiskycompetition.com/2021-results. – The Vibes, October 11, 2021