Bar Trigona At Four Seasons Hotel Kuala Lumpur Among Top Finalists For July Gala In New Orleans

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June 1, 2024 2:08 AM

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Bar Trigona at Four Seasons KL is a finalist for the Best International Hotel Bar, advancing to the final awards at Tales of the Cocktail 2024.

Bar Trigona at the Four Seasons Hotel Kuala Lumpur continues to capture global attention by securing a spot in the Top Ten Best International Hotel Bars at the 2024 Spirited Awards. Celebrated as the ‘Oscars’ of the beverage industry, the Spirited Awards recognize outstanding achievements within the global cocktail scene. This recent accolade follows Bar Trigona’s inclusion in the Asia-Pacific Top Ten last month, marking a significant rise to international prominence. This marks the second occasion the bar has received such an honor, and the first under the leadership of Head Bartender Rohan Matmary since he joined in 2022.

“It was amazing news for all the team to wake up to this morning, and I am so proud of what Bar Trigona has achieved,” said Rohan Matmary, Head Bartender. “We launched our new menu, ‘Colour Me Curious’ earlier this year and this honour is incredibly gratifying for everyone who worked so hard to put it together and ensures that each valued guest has an unsurpassed experience of the menu’s celebration of the colours, aromas and regional flavours of our abundant nature. We are excited to continue to build on this success and ensure that Bar Trigona shines brightly on the global cocktail map, on behalf of Malaysia.”

Since its inception in 2018, Bar Trigona at the Four Seasons Hotel Kuala Lumpur has swiftly ascended in the cocktail world, clinching its initial Top Ten Regional Honour for ‘Best New Cocktail Bar’ at the 2019 Spirited Awards. The accolades continued with it being named Malaysia’s Best Bar for four consecutive years from 2020 to 2023, ranking #36 on the 2023 Asia’s Best Bars list, receiving the Ketel One Sustainable Award in 2020, and earning the Siete Misterios Best Cocktail Menu Award in 2022.

Bar Trigona is renowned not only for its exemplary service and atmosphere but for its innovative ‘farm to bottle’ philosophy in mixology. The team collaborates closely with local agriculturists and producers, enhancing their livelihoods while promoting sustainable methods and protecting the indigenous Trigona honey bee. This partnership allows guests to savor distinctively crafted cocktails using local farm produce, enjoyed against the backdrop of Kuala Lumpur through the bar’s expansive windows.

Founded in 2007, the Spirited Awards, in collaboration with Forbes as the official media partner, have evolved into a globally celebrated institution. These awards recognize outstanding industry contributions and are adjudicated by a diverse panel of esteemed bartenders, bar owners, educators, and writers worldwide. The awards span various categories, including domestic and international accolades, media distinctions, and prestigious titles like World’s Best Cocktail Bar and World’s Best Cocktail Menu.

“Once again we are in awe of the impeccable global talent coming out of our industry, and this year’s Spirited Awards shortlist is no exception,” said Charlotte Voisey, Spirited Awards Overall and International Chair. “We are so impressed by these nominees, their hard work and dedication to creating innovative and exceptional cocktails, and to improving the industry on a global level to provide extraordinary experiences and unmatched hospitality.”

On June 17, four finalists from the ‘Best International Hotel Bar’ category will be selected to compete for the ultimate accolade at the prestigious Tales of the Cocktail® conference. This significant event, featuring a gala dinner where the final awards will be presented, is scheduled to take place in New Orleans from July 21-26, 2024.