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From the House of Cognac Fine Champagne, Rémy Martin is proud to announce its collaboration with seven talented Malaysians, five renowned cocktail bars, and two culinary partners to celebrate the launch of Rémy Martin 1738 Accord Royal.

Rémy Martin has rallied seven talented Malaysians known for their craft to come together in a film to create unforgettable moments as they pursue not only excellence but also a collective story of success, capturing the ambition of a new generation pushing boundaries in the theme of #TEAMUPFOREXCELLENCE :

1. TNTCO
Founded in 2013 as an outlet of creativity, TNTCO is a story of how passion leads to excellence. The streetwear label fuses simplicity with an eye for detailing, mostly inspired by daily life or a commentary about wider society. Each piece is a message, put out in the form of wearables from graphic tees to contemporary accessories.

2. THREEE PRODUCTION (3P)
Three friends who came together for their love in music and dance – Danny Lee, Caven Tang, and Kevin Ong – forming excellence as Threee Production (3P). The group rose to success with their impressive dance moves and catchy tunes. Their content on social media is one of the most watched, with exceptional moments that truly break the norm.

3. DATO’ MAW
Driven by ambition, rapper Dato’ Maw is using the power of rap to share his message of strength, courage and tenacity in his brand of hip-hop known as Cina Music which he describes is all about Chinese identity and culture, and gratitude towards the nation. The winner of Rap of China – South East Asia Champion, he has three EPS to his name each one speaking of his own personal experiences and challenges.

4. CLAUDIA TAN
Singer, songwriter, author – there’s no stopping the multi-talented Claudia Tan when it comes to success. The Sarawakian-born star is best known for her 2020 release 70s-inspired bop Bodies, which went viral raking up plays from the radio and on social media.

5. LEGOSAM
Legosam’s moniker is unique – he took on the name because of his interest in Lego blocks, which today he credits as teaching him how to apply the same creativity to his breaking and creation of new moves. His proudest moment came in 2019 when he took the gold medal at the SEA Games, the very first time breaking was included.

6. WILSON NG
If art could speak, Wilson Ng’s murals would be true forms of expressions, transforming walls into meaningful art pieces that go beyond just colours and patterns to represent nostalgia, history, humour and hope. The former typographer Borneo-born artist specialises in typographic and surrealism artworks, making his stamp in the art world that captures his exciting imaginations in vibrant hues.

7. TAN WING JET
The former national basketball player has represented the country in many international tournaments, like the 2014 FIBA Asia U18 Championship (Top 8 in Asia) and the 2014 SEABA U18 (1st runner-up). In the local scene, Wing Jet picked up several tournament cups together with his team like the 2015 Seri Mutiara Cup and the 2016 Malaysia Agong Cup.

Rémy Martin also teams up with five bartenders from Malaysia’s most renowned bars (as recognised by Asia’s Best Bars 2022) and two culinary partners who concocted their own interpretation in the form of a Rémy Martin 1738 Accord Royal respective cocktails and gastronomic delights that will be showcased in their respective menus :

1. DAVID HANS, Head Bartender & Co-Founder of Three X Co

His Rémy Martin 1738 Accord Royal cocktail, Le Royal Whisper, is a combination of the cognac, Mount Gay Black Barrel Rum, glutinous rice tea, mango, passionfruit and honey. At first sip, the natural fruity vanilla sweetness of the Rémy Martin 1738 Accord Royal leaves a lingering smoothness followed by a black tea after-taste from the glutinous rice. The cocktail is a perfect balance of tropical and fruity flavours that is a modern interpretation of Asian ingredients complementing the Rémy Martin 1738 Accord Royal’s flavour profile.

2. CK KHO, Head Bartender & Founder of Coley Cocktail Bar

Kho’s creation, Delima, is an interesting concoction of Rémy Martin 1738 Accord Royal, pomegranate shrub, creole bitters and eucalyptus extract, giving the cocktail a fruity and aromatic flavour profile. The fruitiness of Rémy Martin 1738 Accord Royal is the foundation of this cocktail, supporting all the other elements for a well-balanced flavour that starts off slightly acidic from the pomegranate shrub before finishing off with the cooling floral note of the eucalyptus.

3. KOH YUNG SHEN, Head Bartender & Founder of Backdoor Bodega

With hip-hop and street culture as his reference, many of Shen’s cocktail creations reflect the vibe and creativity. Fusing the cognac with French vermouth, Italian cherry, orange herbal amer and carciofo amaro, Shen created a complex and fruity Rémy Martin 1738 Accord Royal Biggie Smalls cocktail with a sweet start and a dry finish with hints of orange and botanical notes. A classic Brooklyn cocktail, it is a showcase of the beautiful and delicious complexity of the Rémy Martin 1738 Accord Royal that will give you a better appreciation of cognac cocktail.

4. JULIAN BENJAMIN BRIGGET, Assistant Bar Manager of Bar Trigona

Brigget’s Rémy Martin 1738 Accord Royal cocktail, Grapa da vine, is representative of his inventiveness. It is a combination of Rémy Martin 1738 Accord Royal sous vide pineapple, grappa, bitters and trigona honey, giving it a light bitterness, sourness and acidity with a hint of sweetness. With Rémy Martin 1738 Accord Royal’s good balance of fruit, the honey and bitters are perfectly complemented in this spirit forward cocktail with a smooth finish.

5. ANAND PIRINYUANG, General Manager of JungleBird

His Rémy Martin 1738 Accord Royal cocktail creation Punching An Accord showcases his craft for perfecting balance in flavours. Pirinyuang paired the smooth cognac with housemade orange and lemon sherbet, Pedro Ximenez sherry and red wine reduction to create a boozier, spirit-forward take on an old-school cognac punch. At first sip, the cocktail’s full-bodied strength takes you on a unique flavour discovery before rounding into a sweet lemony-orange note followed by a nostalgic lingering of fruitcake and hints of chocolate – all representative of the Rémy Martin 1738 Accord Royal character.

Passion, authenticity, ambition – with all the elements combine, these talents have come together to celebrate the spirit of excellence.

For almost three hundred years, the house of Rémy Martin has pursued one ambition: To reveal the best of nature, the talent of craftsmen, and its Cognac heritage. The result is Rémy Martin 1738 Accord Royal, a cognac so extraordinary that it was named after the royal approval granted to Rémy Martin by the King Louis XV of France in 1738.

Composed of eaux-de-vie sourced exclusively from the vineyards of Cognac, Grande Champagne and Petite Champagne, the Rémy Martin 1738 Accord Royal carries a distinctive oaky flavour due to the long, soft barrel toasting that teases out subtle notes of vanilla and brioche. This uniquely woody profile is elevated using casks made from oak found in the forests of Limousin, with wide grains that allow more exchanges between the wood and the eaux-de-vie, creating a broader and richer aromatic development.

The rich and robust Rémy Martin 1738 Accord Royal makes the best Sidecar cocktail, a classic and timeless tipple made with 30ml Rémy Martin 1738 Accord Royal, 20ml Cointreau and 10ml lemon juice poured into a shaker filled with ice. Strain and pour into a coupette glass garnished with an orange peel for the classic feel. Its flavour is complex yet extremely well-balanced that is fruity and spicy, rich, and tart at the same time.

Cocktail enthusiasts can also create their own interpretation of another classic cognac cocktail, Royal Tom Collins, a light and refreshing highball which combines 45ml Rémy Martin 1738 Accord Royal, 20ml lemon juice and 20ml simple syrup in a cocktail shaker filled with ice. Shake and strain over ice into a highball glass and top with club soda. Garnish with a lemon wheel and brandied cherry for a tasty showstopper.

Learn more about Rémy Martin 1738 Accord Royal at www.remymartin.com/1738-accord-royal-malaysia.

Celebrate The Launch Of Rémy Martin 1738 Accord Royal With #TEAMUPFOREXCELLENCE

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