Cocktail making techniques have evolved light years past shaken or stirred and setting drinks alight. Drinks infused with wood smoke? Old hat. Now, nothing is sacrosanct in the endless pursuit of flavour

What exactly encapsulates Singapore style or design? We ask 20 creatives, each an icon in their field, what they think.

Vintage spirits are taking over the world of drinks, with decades-old gin, liqueurs, and amari most wanted by collectors and the flavour-curious. Here’s what you need to know about this burgeoning category.

TWELVE CREATIVES – INCLUDING SOME OF FEMALE’S CLOSEST COLLABORATORS – GIVE US THEIR PERSPECTIVE THROUGH NEVER-BEFORE-PUBLISHED WORKS THAT REFLECT THEIR FRAME OF MIND MID-CIRCUIT BREAKER.

Dry January might be over, but the sober curious movement is still, well, on the move. New to Singapore’s market is Lyre’s and its range of non-alcoholic alternatives to spirits and liqueurs.

Appreciating a bottle of exquisite Burgundy or rare dram of whisky demands reverence. The only way to drink either one is with proper, quality crystal glassware.

THE FIRST SEASON OF THE NEW DECADE SAW A LEGION OF DESIGNERS ADDRESSING THE ISSUE OF SUSTAINABILITY AND LONGEVITY—WHETHER BY RETHINKING METHODS AND MATERIALS, IMBUING PIECES WITH MEANING AND PRECIOUSNESS TO BE CHERISHED FOREVER, OR STRIPPING BACK THE SUPERFLUOUS TO CRAFT DESIGNS THAT WILL STAND THE TEST OF TIME.

The food and beverage industry in Singapore is brutal – the competition is intense, there is a dearth of skilled professionals, the consumers are fickle and the burnout is all too real.

These innovative openings in New York City encourage visitors to rethink art and design.

Inspired by his passions for surfing, sustainability and spirits, this local entrepreneur brings another Asian contender to the gin playing field.

This season, go a little left-field and surprise even the most consummate consumer with the spirit du jour that’s rapidly growing outside of China: Baijiu as well as intriguing sweet wines to finish off your festive feasts.

THAT’S THE SINGAPORE SPIRIT.

She went green before businesses embraced eco-consciousness, and grew a two-person start-up into Singapore’s leading sustainable-packaging firm. Susan Chong’s story is one of single-minded vision armed with an ironclad resilience.

This British contemporary label has made its way to Southeast Asia, so #TeamCLEO had an inside chat on style and brand-building for the region.

The DFS Masters of Wines and Spirits event is back for its eighth edition.

The rising star of the spirits world is only for the brave.

Taste the esteemed Louis XIII in five ways with an exclusive food pairing created by the brand’s house chef and cellar master.

Move over, Japan. Singapore distillers know a thing or two about Asian gin botanicals, too.

With their solid reputation for craftsmanship, engineering, and pursuit of excellence, German companies are well positioned to strengthen their brands in the new digital economy. And with the Meisterkreis photography exhibition, they are taking this message to the world.

Rene Tan shares his observations about the architectural landscape in Singapore and what defines ‘Singapore Style’.

From delightful ensembles plastered with abstract comic strips at Prada, to Saint Laurent’s epic spectacle held in view of the Eiffel Tower, designers are bringing back the magic of fashion shows while spreading renewed hope and optimism.

Distillers all over the world are raising the bar and making rum comparable to fine whiskies and cognacs. Mia Chenyze traces the spirit’s ascent.

Kenneth Goh jets off to Tokyo to marvel at Cartier’s new Magicien collection of high jewellery pieces.He speaks to Jacqueline Karachi - Langane, Creative Director at Cartier, about how legends are made, one sparkle at a time.

To encourage the spirit of entrepreneurship, start them young.

Following the cocktail wave, single-spirit bars are now in vogue as local palates become more discerning. We explore this season of floral, refreshing gin, and take a peek at the new direction of whisky bars.

Tequila’s older, burlier cousin is making a comeback and you won’t want to miss the festivities.