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We were most honoured to be invited to the preview of the Chivas ‘I Rise, We Rise’ event on 27 October 2022 which was the prelude to the actual event at Sentul Depot on 28 and 29 October 2022. The event stood as a celebration to the new generation of hustlers and scotch whisky drinkers who carve out distinct niches and work to improve both their own lot in life and the lives of others around them. During the course of two days, more than 3,000 people attended the Chivas “I Rise, We Rise” event.
The term “RISE” was constructed to provide four carefully designed spaces that exhibited a fusion of Chivas-related fashion, art, music, and drinks. Moreover, Chivas partnered with four individuals from various industries to form the Hero Risers in order to highlight their talents and express their enthusiasm for what they do.
Pamela Tan, an architectural designer, contributed her interpretation of “I Rise, We Rise” as part of the art collaboration through a specific installation made just for the occasion. Tan and her team created a colourful tunnel that fits inside the letter “I,” inspired by the sunrise and the gold liquid of Chivas. We were invited to travel towards a tangible “light at the end of the tunnel,” symbolising the path towards success that we all enjoy and share in together, the inspiring message of “I Rise, We Rise” comes to life.
We were also asked to express ourselves and leave our imprint on graffiti walls that featured a colourful mural by artists Wong Ming Hao, Wong Chee Hwa, and Jason Teo. The semi-realistic painting and the more cartoonish sketch were designed by the three artists to express the notion of pushing boundaries and opening up limitless possibilities—a concept that Chivas continues to inspire all around the world.
Chivas also teamed with NERDUNIT, the renowned streetwear company founded by Hero Riser Ronald Chew, to introduce a pair of limited-edition jerseys priced at RM409 which were designed by NERDUNIT that mix the luxury of Chivas with the cool, contemporary designs of the label – all in time for the upcoming FIFA World Cup tournament.
Hero Riser Jon Lee of Penrose KL joined his colleagues Shawn Chong (Bar Mizukami), Karl Too (Happy Stan), Julian Brigget (Bar Trigona), Affie Adut (Now & Now), and Mel John Chavez (Smoke & Mirrors, Singapore) on the bartending stage. There was a varied mix of bartenders each night, and they each concocted a unique cocktail utilising Chivas 12. Lee’s Saffron Blossom cocktail combined Asian flavours to highlight the Chivas 12’s sweeter honey notes.
An electrifying back-to-back DJ lineup at the main stage, featuring DJ Reeve and the DJs Playground collective, played to the intense intensity of the crowd each night. Together with the Playground sessions, the line-up featured foreign acts like DJ Pei Pei (Taiwan), SCNDL (Australia), and Roxy June (Thailand), as well as local favourites DJ Pennie, Ramsey Westwood, and BATE. MC Vibe hosted the event.
The new Chivas 12 bottle, with a striking, modern exterior to compliment a timeless spirit and represent a new generation of Scotch Whisky consumers, was also introduced during the Chivas “I Rise, We Rise” event. The distinctive rounded shoulders of the iconic Chivas 12 bottle have been preserved, but it has been redesigned and lengthened to stand taller and prouder. This updated crest highlights Chivas’s “luckenbooth,” a representation of the company’s core principles of ambition, generosity, and unapologetic success.
“It has been a long while since we’ve been able to gather on such a large scale, so it was exhilarating to see so many in attendance, celebrating not just our Hero Risers and the brand’s new direction, but their own ‘hustle’ as well. We believe this generation of scotch whisky drinkers definitely resonate with the message of ‘I Rise, We Rise’ that inspires success by your own terms and raising the community around you. The team here at Chivas Malaysia look forward to continuing to excite and empower this generation forward in pioneering their own paths to success, especially with an icon like LISA as the face of the movement.”
Benny Tsang, Managing Director of Pernod Ricard Malaysia
During the event, Chivas also teased the limited-edition Chivas 18 bottle that was created in partnership with LISA, its new Asia Brand Ambassador. To celebrate the occasion, guests could enter a lucky draw for a chance to win VVIP access to a virtual event featuring LISA herself on 27 November 2023. These lucky individuals will have exclusive access to the event, where they will be able to interact with the international music icon Fans of LISA and Chivas will still be able to tune in to a livestream of the event on the Chivas Instagram page and YouTube channel on 27 November 2023 at 9:30 PM local time.
LISA’s limited edition bottle wonderfully complements Chivas 18’s luxuriously rich and complex taste, which expertly blends malt and grain whiskies from distilleries across Scotland. Chivas has created a specially crafted cocktail mix called “Pink Spice” in cooperation with the musician LISA to honour their continuous partnership. The recipe combines Chivas 18’s delicately layered blend with notes of tea, citrus, and spice inspired by the LISA’s Asian ancestry.
“I had so much fun working with the team at Chivas on this limited-edition bottle. The bottle is typical LISA – bright, bold, and unique – and I’m so excited for everyone to finally see it. It is amazing to now have my own bottle – and cocktail too!”
LISA
The limited-edition bottle is the next move in Chivas’ partnership with LISA, who earlier this year was announced as the first female face of the brand in Asia. The partnership comes under the global ‘I Rise, We Rise’ platform which demonstrates Chivas’ continued commitment to celebrate and elevate the next generation of hustlers who are forging their own paths to success.
The Chivas 18 LISA Limited Edition bottle will be available in Malaysia soon. For more info, head over to the Chivas Malaysia Facebook page or the Pernod Ricard Malaysia Official Shopee Store
With the brand entering a contemporary new era, Chivas seeks to inspire a new generation of Scotch whisky drinkers who are hungry for novel experiences and companies that share their ambition for success. The “I Rise, We Rise” campaign was developed for the “HUSTLE generation”—people who carve out their own paths and uplift those around them. And who better than the famous LISA to lead a movement that honours grit and the success that results from it.
LISA’s success is indisputable; her accomplishments and style go beyond music and have solidified her position as a leader in empowering women and bridging cultural divides. Her own life narrative, which includes leaving Thailand to chase her aspirations, joining one of the biggest groups in the world, and setting world records in her solo career, shows how she has successfully advanced through perseverance and hard effort. LISA continues to forge her own path, inspiring those around her and serving as a role model for many individuals all across the world.
For more information on Chivas and upcoming events, head over to www.chivas.com
Photo credits: Chivas Malaysia and author’s own using the Vivo X80 Pro
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