Singapore craft distillery Distillius made a splash at the 2026 Asia World Spirits Competition, collecting six awards including the top prize for liqueurs. Its Super Pandan liqueur earned Best in Show Liqueur, Best of Class for Botanical/Herbal Liqueur, and a Double Gold medal. At 20 percent ABV, the spirit takes pandan beyond kaya toast and desserts, recasting it as a cocktail ingredient.
Distillius specializes in what it calls equatorial spirits, combining Southeast Asian botanicals with techniques from global distilling traditions. Its goal is to rethink how familiar local flavors can be used in modern drinks. The distillery’s first aperitif, Arveau, also gained a Gold award at the competition. This 20 percent ABV blend mixes calamansi and mandarin with torch flower, ginseng, galangal, and cloves. Designed for Singapore’s tropical climate, it is meant to be chilled over ice, topped with soda, or mixed into cocktails.
Custom Spirits for Hospitality
Distillius also creates bespoke spirits for hospitality and private clients. A highlight is the MO Bar x Distillius Old Tom Gin No. 1, made exclusively for Mandarin Oriental Singapore’s MO Bar. This gin won Double Gold and Best of Class for Old Tom Gin. Its recipe combines mandarin, osmanthus, mango, and Sauvignon Blanc in a wheat-based spirit.
The competition relies on blind judging by industry panels, so each spirit earns its recognition on taste alone. That impartial process underscores the quality of Distillius’s work.
Broader Impact on Singapore’s Spirit Scene
These accolades reflect the growing reputation of Singapore-made spirits. Distillius’s innovative use of local botanicals like pandan and calamansi demonstrates how regional flavors can find a place in international mixology. For those curious about how these spirits taste, Super Pandan and Arveau are available online and at the distillery’s production space at 200 Pandan Loop, which operates by appointment. They can also be found at select venues including Chip Bee Bistro, Idle Hands, and Sago House.
Visit Distillius’s website for more information. This success highlights a shift toward locally crafted spirits that celebrate Southeast Asian ingredients while competing with global benchmarks.