(Singapore, 28 July 2026) MO BAR at Mandarin Oriental, Singapore announces the release of MO BAR Edition No.l Gin–its first house spirit. Created with craft distillery, Distillius, in the style of a historic variant, the gin marries Mandarin Oriental, Singapore’s storied identity with a distinctly local expression of the city. Bottled at 40% ABV and presented in a custom ceramic bottle, MO BAR Edition No.l Gin is now available for purchase at the hotel, alongside a cocktail flight (The First Edition Experience, SGD 61++) to be experienced at the bar across the month of August.

The Next Chapter of Modern Localism

Since its transformation in late 2023, MO BAR, Singapore has increasingly explored the city through different facets — from landmarks with Volume 5: Blueprint (2024), to chapters with Volume 6: The Echoes of Singapore (2025). As part of the bar’s goal to convey a deeper discovery of Singapore through innovative cocktails, the intention of launching a signature gin had long been in the works. Following a year of development, the team, led by Bar Manager Kim Jung Hoo, is now ready to debut a signature gin as the next phase of its collaborator-focused menu, Volume 7: Modern Localism, The City of Art (2026).

“The more we explore Singapore through our menus, the more we want to take greater ownership of what goes into the glass. Creating our own gin meant we could shape the experience from its very foundation, while paying tribute to the city in the way we know best at MO BAR, and giving our guests something they could take home as a memory of it,” says Kim Jung Hoo, Bar Manager of MO BAR, Singapore.

An Elegant Reimagination of Old Tom

To bring the vision to life, MO BAR, Singapore enlisted Distillius, a small-batch craft distillery known for translating stories into bespoke spirits, as its production partner. Informed by guest preferences for softer, approachable spirits, Kim specifically selected the Old Tom Gin style for its history and fruity profile, which resonates with Mandarin Oriental's heritage-forward identity. 

Drawing from Singapore’s equatorial and ‘Garden City’ moniker, the team experimented with ingredients that could impart tropical and floral characteristics. Eventually, dried mango, mandarin, coriander seeds, and osmanthus emerged as key botanicals, lending tropicality, citrus and delicate floral notes. Accentuating the brightness is a touch of Sauvignon Blanc to give the wheat-based spirit a subtle wine lift, while enhancing floral notes. The result is a refined and expressive gin with a gentle juniper structure, mellowed sweetness and a rounded profile for an ideal foundation across cocktails such as Mandarin Martini at MO BAR, Singapore, classic Gin & Tonic or Sonic, home experiments that call for a fuller-bodied gin, or on its own. 

MO BAR Edition No.l Gin’s connection to Singapore continues through packaging that is as distinctive and considered as the spirit itself. Inspired by the mural by Malaysian artist Keng Wai Lee that greets guests in the hotel lobby, the bespoke ceramic bottle comes adorned with oriental-inspired illustrations of the key botanicals within stalks of Singapore’s national flower, Vanda Miss Joaquim. Deliberately designed to mirror a traditional Chinese plum vase, the bottle offers the duality to be repurposed as a decorative object beyond the final pour. 

Signature Gin Discovery Flight

In conjunction with the release, MO BAR, Singapore is set to launch The First Edition Experience (SGD 61++), offering three distinct ways to discover its signature gin. Offered throughout August, the flight includes three serves, each exploring a different facet of the spirit: 

● Neat Pour: A shot of MO BAR Edition No.l Gin 

● Signature G&T: A lighter variant topped with soda to bring forth MO Gin’s natural sweetness, complemented with a citrus twist. 

● Choice of either cocktail:

       ○ M.O. Mango: Fresh tropical mango Gimlet that accentuates key fruity notes with citrus saccharum.

       ○ M.O. MAMI: Bittersweet Martini with Sauvignon Blanc and Amaro Nino for a delicately saline and savoury touch.

The discovery continues throughout the bar, where dedicated bottle displays offer a closer look at the custom ceramic design and story behind the spirit. Guests can also request a neat pour (SGD 27++) to experience MO BAR Gin at its purest form.

Available Exclusively at Mandarin Oriental, Singapore

MO BAR Old Tom Gin is available exclusively at MO BAR, Singapore, both online and in retail via Mandarin Oriental Cake Shop. Created to be enjoyed and kept, the 500ml ceramic bottle (SGD 150++) makes a distinctive addition to the home bar, a considered gift for spirits enthusiasts, or a decorative piece when finished.

At the bar, guests can experience MO BAR Old Tom Gin by the pour, across the The First Edition Experience, or as a full bottle served with a choice of four mixers at SGD 280++.

MO BAR Edition No.l Gin Fact Sheet ABV: 40% Volume: 500ml Key Botanicals: Juniper, Coriander Seeds, Orris Root, Liquorice Root, Mandarin, Lemon Peel, Osmanthus Tea, Dried Mango, Sauvignon Blanc 

Nose: Gentle juniper, bright citrus and delicate floral aromas 

Palate: Layers of tropical fruit with a rounded natural sweetness, balanced by subtle spice 

Finish: Smooth, rounded and quietly modern, with a lingering citrus floral finish 

Packaging: Custom vase-inspired ceramic bottle with oriental illustrations of Singapore Orchid and key botanicals 

Location: Singapore, distilled fresh and hand bottled in collaboration with Distillius

Serving Suggestions: Enjoy neat, over ice, with premium tonic, or in Mandarin Oriental signature, Mandarin Martini Price: SGD 150++ Availability: 

MO BAR, Singapore, Mandarin Oriental Cake Shop (Retail and Online) 

Opening Hours Sunday to Thursday: 5pm – 12am Friday and Saturday: 5pm – 1am

Address: Mandarin Oriental, Singapore, Level 3, 5 Raffles Avenue, Singapore 039797 

Reservations 

For reservations or enquiries, please reserve via sevenrooms, email mosin-dining@mohg.com, or call +65 6885 3500. For more information, please visit the MO BAR, Singapore website.

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