Winepak Corporation has officially launched Malaysia’s best award-winning whiskey called Timah on Oct 7, 2021.
The virtual launch was officiated by Gilbert Yeo and Kenny Yeo, the directors of Winepak Corporation, the firm that founded and produced Timah.
Gilbert said he was proud and grateful that their award-winning signature whiskey Timah and 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,” he said.
Timah has been awarded a gold for the ‘Best Malaysian Whisky’ award at the 12th edition of the International Whisky Competition 2021 held in Colorado, USA, recently.
“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. We believe the organizers created this specific category due to Timah’s outstanding quality,” said Kenny.
The Malaysian-made whiskey has been gaining success since it was formed and first made history when it won silver medals in both the International Spirits Challenge 2020 (ISC) and the Annual San Francisco World Spirits Competition 2020 (SFWSC).
In ISC, Timah competed against over 70 countries and in SFWSC, it was marked by judges as “an outstanding spirit that displays refinement, finesse and complexity”.
“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 Allied Domecq Asia-Pacific, and mentor to Gilbert and Kenny Yeo.
During the launch event, attendees witnessed the historical background of Timah’s production and journey, along with live cocktail preparations by Youtuber Whiskey Folks.
Timah, which means tin in Malay, is a double peated whiskey. It consists of a carefully crafted blend of two aged peated malts and a neutral spirit of Malaysian origin which makes it an exceptional point of difference in international spirits competitions. These components are blended by the master blender, resulting in the distinctive taste of Timah.
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 flavor 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 and gradually moves through a smokey palate before settling into a sweet, light oak finish.
The production of Timah and other well-known liquors by Winepak Corporation is certified under The Food Safety System Certification (FSSC 22000). The globally recognized qualification sets the highest standards of production quality and safety.
Timah is set to continue its journey by educating consumers on the rich history of Captain Speedy and whiskey cultures around Asia.
The image of the 19th British explorer, who became the first Assistant Resident of Perak during the British Malaya tin mining era, is on the Timah whiskey bottle.
Timah is officially being sold and distributed in Malaysia by Thai Seng Liquor Sdn Bhd, in Singapore by Ang Leong Huat Pte Ltd, in Taiwan by Muteboo International, in USA by California Wine & Spirits LLC, and in Dubai by PKGS International Trading FZC.
Timah can be purchased at the official website https://www.timahwhiskey.my.
