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New spirits of Singapore

Say cheers to Singapore flavours like chendol, rojak, kopi-o and teh-o in newly launched gins and liqueurs made here

Compendium, which produces rojak and chendol gin, is run by founder and master distiller Simon Zhao and brand ambassador Vegneswaran Ram (both above).
Compendium, which produces rojak and chendol gin, is run by founder and master distiller Simon Zhao and brand ambassador Vegneswaran Ram (both above). ST PHOTO: ONG WEE KIAT
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Singaporean dishes and drinks such as rojak, chendol, kopi-o and teh-o have been captured in a series of newly launched gins and liqueurs by a local micro-distillery.

The small-batch gins are produced by Compendium, a local firm located in Mandai Foodlink.

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A version of this article appeared in the print edition of The Sunday Times on August 04, 2019, with the headline New spirits of Singapore. Subscribe