Jameson Irish Whiskey has officially launched its highly anticipated Jameson x Anderson .Paak Limited-Edition Bottle in Malaysia, marking the occasion with a vibrant takeover of the Zhongshan Building in Kuala Lumpur.

The event, part of the global Jameson Distilled Sounds series, drew over 1,000 guests and featured performances from 18 local artists across four buzzing venues — Kantata, its rooftop, Triptyk, and The Courtyard.

The bottle, co-designed with Grammy Award-winning artist and Jameson’s global Music Distiller, Anderson .Paak, showcases artwork that reflects his personal journey through rhythm, soul, and storytelling.

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Adorned with his signature drumsticks, smile, vinyl motifs, and nods to his time in Ireland — including a four-leaf clover and retro microphone — the bottle is as much a collector’s item as it is a celebration of cross-cultural collaboration. According to .Paak, “It was awesome to be involved in the design process, presenting different elements of my personal journey through the label artwork.”

A highlight of the night was a special live performance by rising Malaysian indie artist CLAUDIA, the first from the country to be selected for the Jameson Distilled Sounds residency in Ireland, where she was mentored by Anderson .Paak himself. Her performance served as a full-circle moment, symbolising the growing bridge between Malaysia’s creative scene and the global music stage.

In a unique twist, scanning the QR code on the bottle unlocks CLAUDIA’s virtual studio, where fans can explore her creative space, play a rhythm-based mini-game, and experience the music and stories that shaped her journey. This interactive experience adds a new layer to the product, combining digital engagement with real-world storytelling.

To celebrate the launch, Jameson is running the Distilled Sounds Music Giveaway, offering fans a chance to win a trip to any music festival in the world (excluding the USA, Canada, and South America), worth up to RM15,000.

Other prizes include a Jameson vinyl player and Anderson .Paak record and the limited-edition bottle itself. To enter, participants simply need to buy the bottle, scan the code, play the game, and upload their receipt.

The contest runs from 2 May to 17 August 2025, with winners to be announced on 22 August via Instagram.