FOSHAN, China, June 15, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Midea Club Flash Installation Tournament Season 2 (MCFIT S2), ASEAN's largest air-conditioning installation competition, officially opens registration today across Thailand, Vietnam, Malaysia, Indonesia, and the Philippines. Elite installers will compete in local qualifiers and national finals before advancing to the ASEAN Grand Finals to be held in Foshan, China.
Raising Industry Standards Together
Developed by Midea Club to elevate installation standards and professionalism across Southeast Asia, MCFIT recognizes the Midea installers who deliver comfort to millions of homes. With the theme,"Deserve to Be Seen" the tournament seeks precision standards that ultimately benefit our customers by ensuring safety and unmatched customer comfort experience. Hence, such unified benchmarks across all markets drive higher standards for the entire industry.
Master Speed, More Profits: Bigger Rewards Than Ever
Guided by the core philosophy "Master Speed, More Profits", MCFIT S2 adds outdoor unit installation to the timed contest for a complete practical assessment of professional skills, using the standardized Midea Celest Pro model across all markets. Faster, more efficient installation directly translates into improved service for customers and higher earnings for installers. New awards include the fan-voted "Most Popular Flash Star" and the $5,000 "Master of Speed" country team award. Individual prizes include $5,000 for the champion, $2,000 for second place, and $1,000 for third—bringing the total prize pool to over $25,000.
From Behind the Scenes to Spotlight
Beyond the competition floor, Season 2 launches a new online public voting track — MCFIT Most Popular Flash Star. The dedicated installers who bring comfort to millions of homes every day deserve recognition, not just for their speed, but for their unwavering commitment to craftsmanship and safety —— they deserve to be seen. This year, MCFIT is no longer just a race against the clock. It's a real stage that brings installers out from behind the scenes and into the spotlight, letting the public see, appreciate, and celebrate the professionals who make comfort possible.
A Proven Platform for Installation Excellence
MCFIT's inaugural season in 2025 reached over 13,000 installers across five nations, with more than 1,000 top installers competing over three months. Twenty-five elite finalists gathered in China for the Grand Final, where the Philippines won both the Master of Speed Championship and National Award for Master of Speed Country. The event generated over 12.84 million media impressions, establishing MCFIT as the definitive platform for installation excellence in the region. Season 2 builds on this momentum with broader participation, tougher standards, and greater recognition for the professionals who bring comfort into every home.
Registration is now open. Open the Midea Club APP now, sign up, and step into the spotlight — because you deserve to be seen!
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Showcasing the Best in AC Installation: Midea Club Flash Installation ASEAN Tournament Returns Bigger Stakes and Up to $25,000 in Prizes
Showcasing the Best in AC Installation: Midea Club Flash Installation ASEAN Tournament Returns Bigger Stakes and Up to $25,000 in Prizes
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DUBLIN, June 16, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The Donn Single Malt from Craft Irish Whiskey has been awarded Gold Outstanding at the 2026 International Wine & Spirit Competition (IWSC), scoring 98 points and ranking joint second among more than 1,300 whiskies judged worldwide, with only one whisky achieving a higher score.
The Donn was also the joint highest-ranking Irish whiskey and the only one in its category to receive Gold Outstanding.
The IWSC result extends a consecutive three-year run of international success across North America, Asia and Europe:
- 2024: Single Malt Whiskey of the Year - USA Spirits Ratings
- 2025: Whisky of the Year - Asia Spirits Ratings
- 2026: Single Malt Whiskey of the Year - London Spirits Competition
98 points, Double Gold – San Francisco World Spirits Competition
98 points, Gold Outstanding – International Wine & Spirit Competition
"What makes these results meaningful is their consistency," said Jay Bradley, Founder and Master Blender of Craft Irish Whiskey. "The Donn has now been recognised by judging panels in North America, Asia and Europe. When independent judging panels on three continents repeatedly reach similar conclusions under blind-tasting conditions, it reinforces the whiskey's quality and consistency. We're proud of what The Donn has achieved and believe this style of maturation is only beginning to show what's possible."
At just 6.9 years old, The Donn delivers results typically associated with a much older whiskey.
Craft Irish Whiskey attributes this to a progressive cask journey rather than time in wood alone. Beginning in ex-bourbon casks, The Donn then moves through Tawny Port, deep-stave toasted virgin Hungarian oak and multiple styles of Pedro Ximénez sherry. Varying barrel sizes and controlled underfilling further shape the spirit, accelerating flavour integration.
IWSC judges described The Donn as opening with a zesty, fruity aroma of cola and spice, leading into a rich palate of treacle, raspberry and wood, with apple, red velvet cake, ginger and chocolate emerging on a sweet, lingering finish.
About Craft Irish Whiskey
Craft Irish Whiskey is redefining premium Irish whiskey through flavour-driven maturation rather than age statements. Combining traditional distilling heritage with modern, data-led techniques, the company focuses on cask selection, barrel sizes and tailored maturation to capture each whiskey at its flavour peak.
Press Enquiries
Craft Irish Whiskey
Email: press@craftirishwhiskey.com
Phone: 020 8077 3632
Website: craftirishwhiskey.com
DUBLIN, June 16, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The Donn Single Malt from Craft Irish Whiskey has been awarded Gold Outstanding at the 2026 International Wine & Spirit Competition (IWSC), scoring 98 points and ranking joint second among more than 1,300 whiskies judged worldwide, with only one whisky achieving a higher score.
The Donn was also the joint highest-ranking Irish whiskey and the only one in its category to receive Gold Outstanding.
The IWSC result extends a consecutive three-year run of international success across North America, Asia and Europe:
- 2024: Single Malt Whiskey of the Year - USA Spirits Ratings
- 2025: Whisky of the Year - Asia Spirits Ratings
- 2026: Single Malt Whiskey of the Year - London Spirits Competition
98 points, Double Gold – San Francisco World Spirits Competition
98 points, Gold Outstanding – International Wine & Spirit Competition
"What makes these results meaningful is their consistency," said Jay Bradley, Founder and Master Blender of Craft Irish Whiskey. "The Donn has now been recognised by judging panels in North America, Asia and Europe. When independent judging panels on three continents repeatedly reach similar conclusions under blind-tasting conditions, it reinforces the whiskey's quality and consistency. We're proud of what The Donn has achieved and believe this style of maturation is only beginning to show what's possible."
At just 6.9 years old, The Donn delivers results typically associated with a much older whiskey.
Craft Irish Whiskey attributes this to a progressive cask journey rather than time in wood alone. Beginning in ex-bourbon casks, The Donn then moves through Tawny Port, deep-stave toasted virgin Hungarian oak and multiple styles of Pedro Ximénez sherry. Varying barrel sizes and controlled underfilling further shape the spirit, accelerating flavour integration.
IWSC judges described The Donn as opening with a zesty, fruity aroma of cola and spice, leading into a rich palate of treacle, raspberry and wood, with apple, red velvet cake, ginger and chocolate emerging on a sweet, lingering finish.
About Craft Irish Whiskey
Craft Irish Whiskey is redefining premium Irish whiskey through flavour-driven maturation rather than age statements. Combining traditional distilling heritage with modern, data-led techniques, the company focuses on cask selection, barrel sizes and tailored maturation to capture each whiskey at its flavour peak.
Press Enquiries
Craft Irish Whiskey
Email: press@craftirishwhiskey.com
Phone: 020 8077 3632
Website: craftirishwhiskey.com
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Craft Irish Whiskey's The Donn Scores 98 at IWSC 2026, Ranking Among the World's Highest-Rated Whiskies
