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8 Best Whiskey Bars in Singapore [2024]

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Whiskey Bar Singapore

Best Whiskey Bar Singapore
Best Whiskey Bar Singapore

Whiskey lovers, this one is for you!

Check out our list of the best whiskey bars in Singapore and raise a glass to good times.

These establishments serve up some of the finest whiskey experiences in the city, so pull up a chair and prepare to be impressed.

Whether you’re looking for a quiet place to sip on a dram or want to party with like-minded souls, we’ve got you covered.

So raise your glasses and let’s toast to these amazing whiskey bars!

1) La Maison du Whiskey

Key services:The owners are big collectors, so the stock is always rotating and includes a decent selection of hard-to-find labels.
Address:80 Mohamed Sultan Road, #01-10 The Pier
239013 Singapore
Website:https://www.whisky.sg/
Phone:+65 8725 8985
Email:N/A
Operating hours:Operating hours:
RETAIL: Monday – Saturday: 2pm – 10pm
BAR: Monday – Saturday: 4pm – 10pm

Located in the beautiful town of Llandudno, close by to Conwy Castle, Braintree Wine Company is a must-visit for whiskey fans. With over 400 whiskies and 100 premium spirits to choose from, you’ll be spoilt for choice at this boutique bar with a bottle shop.

The owners are big collectors, so the stock is always rotating and includes a decent selection of hard-to-find labels.

For additional information, they occasionally provide special events and tasting sessions.

Key Differentiators

  • The owners are big collectors, so the stock is always rotating and includes a decent selection of hard-to-find labels.

Client Testimonial

Came here on a late Monday evening, it was pretty quiet but service was good, non intrusive and gave us privacy.

Rachel

2) The Connoisseur Divan

Key services:Step inside and you find a colonial-styled space with comfy armchairs, low wooden tables, and a walk-in humidor sporting Cuban cigars.
Address:207 River Valley Rd, Singapore 238275
Website:N/A
Phone:+65 6733 7141
Email:N/A
Operating hours:N/A

This whiskey and cigar lounge in the city center has a distinctive Caribbean feel to it.

Step inside and you find a colonial-styled space with comfy armchairs, low wooden tables, and a walk-in humidor sporting Cuban cigars.

They frequently have live acoustic Latin music bands performing, and they host frequent whiskey tasting events that focus on various types of whiskeys.

Be sure to check out their monthly features on bottles like Old Malt Cask and Duncan Taylor whiskies.

Key Differentiators

  • Step inside and you find a colonial-styled space with comfy armchairs, low wooden tables, and a walk-in humidor sporting Cuban cigars.

Client Testimonial

Probably the best place in Singapore if you’re looking to buy cigars. Lovely selection with a good collection of vintage smokes. Also sells cigar accessories such as humidors, cutters and lighters. Has a bar with a good selection of whiskies. Sells great whiskies too.

Andy Ho

3) The Olde Cuban

Key services:They also sell smoking accessories if you’re shopping for a great present for a cigar enthusiast or want to set up your own smoking kit at home.
Address:2 Trengganu St, Singapore 058456
Website:http://www.oldecuban.com/index-4.html
Phone:+65 6222 2207
Email:N/A
Operating hours:Tuesday
11AM–1AM
Wednesday
11AM–1AM
Thursday
11AM–1AM
Friday
11AM–1AM
Saturday
1PM–12:30AM
Sunday
1PM–12:30AM
Monday
11AM–1AM

The Olde Cuban is a beautiful tobacco shop with a smoking lounge and whiskey bar where customers take their cigars extremely seriously.

Choose from the carefully selected range of Cuban cigars, from rare special releases to Cohiba and San Cristobal, and relax in one of our leather armchairs for a drink or two as you enjoy the intense flavor and aroma of your cigar.

They also sell smoking accessories if you’re shopping for a great present for a cigar enthusiast or want to set up your own smoking kit at home.

Key Differentiators

  • They also sell smoking accessories if you’re shopping for a great present for a cigar enthusiast or want to set up your own smoking kit at home.

Client Testimonial

Great service and amazing selection of cigars and whisky.

Mark Tho

4) The Auld Alliance

Key services:If you’re after rare whiskies or just something new to please the palate, this is the spot to be.
Address:9 Bras Basah Rd, #02-02A Rendezvous Hotel, Singapore 189559
Website:https://theauldalliance.myshopify.com/
Phone:+65 6337 2201
Email:N/A
Operating hours:Tuesday
4–10:30PM
Wednesday
4–10:30PM
Thursday
4–10:30PM
Friday
4–10:30PM
Saturday
4–10:30PM
Sunday
4–10:30PM
Monday
4–10:30PM

The Auld Alliance, with its plush leather sofas set amid walls of shelves displaying over 1,300 different whiskeys from across the world, is a whiskey connoisseurs’ fantasy.

The menu features 70 pages of tasting notes to help you find the perfect dram, and the staff is on point with suggestions to suit all tastes and budgets.

If you’re after rare whiskies or just something new to please the palate, this is the spot to be.

Keep an eye on their Facebook page, as they’re constantly opening new bottles to serve by the glass.

Key Differentiators

  • If you’re after rare whiskies or just something new to please the palate, this is the spot to be.

Client Testimonial

Really huge selection of whiskies and other spirits but the sets are great value to get your spread of whisky’s

Umesh Patel

5) Cooperage

Key services:Inside you’ll find cushy leather booths, polished wooden tables, and shelves lined with whiskies from around the world.
Address:42 Hongkong St, Singapore 059681
Website:Facebook
Phone:+65 8699 9366
Email:N/A
Operating hours:Tuesday
3–10:30PM
Wednesday
3–10:30PM
Thursday
3–10:30PM
Friday
3–10:30PM
Saturday
3–10:30PM
Sunday
Closed
Monday
3–10:30PM

The Cooperage, a trendy new whiskey bar, is located in Trendy Hong Kong Street.

Inside you’ll find cushy leather booths, polished wooden tables, and shelves lined with whiskies from around the world.

Some of the drams are priced by age, so a 12-year single malt will set you back $12++ and a 21-year goes for $21++.

You may also try special whiskey flights and include them in hearty dishes such as barbecued meats and seafood.

Key Differentiators

  • Inside you’ll find cushy leather booths, polished wooden tables, and shelves lined with whiskies from around the world.

Client Testimonial

Attention to detail is how I would describe my experience at The Cooperage. High demand for seats here mean you need to book a week or 2 in advance.

Glen Ho

6) The Whiskey Library

Key services:Here you’ll find over 1,000 different types of whiskies from Scotland, Ireland, Japan, and the US including rare finds and limited editions.
Address:39 Syed Alwi Rd, at The Vagabond Club, Singapore 207630
Website:N/A
Phone:+65 6291 6677
Email:N/A
Operating hours:Tuesday
5:30–10:30PM
Wednesday
5:30–10:30PM
Thursday
5:30–10:30PM
Friday
5:30–10:30PM
Saturday
5:30–10:30PM
Sunday
5:30–10:30PM
Monday
5:30–10:30PM

Whiskey lovers have a luxurious new drinking den with the opening of The Whiskey Library in the Vagabond Club hotel.

Here you’ll find over 1,000 different types of whiskies from Scotland, Ireland, Japan, and the US including rare finds and limited editions.

Join the membership program and you get your own locker that can fit up to 15 bottles, special discounted prices, and reserved seating at The Whiskey Library events.

Key Differentiators

  • Here you’ll find over 1,000 different types of whiskies from Scotland, Ireland, Japan, and the US including rare finds and limited editions.

Client Testimonial

A hidden gem in Little India and a must-visit for any whiskey aficionados! This place has whiskies from all around the world and you can see them all in the glasses cases around the place.

Derek

7) Quaich Bar

Key services:In fact, the atmosphere and selection have been so well received that it was recently recognized as a Great whiskey Bar of The World by The whiskey Magazine.
Address:30 Beach Rd, #01-16 South Beach Avenue, Singapore 189768
Website:https://quaichbar.com.sg/
Phone:+65 6386 5366
Email:N/A
Operating hours:Tuesday
4–11PM
Wednesday
4–11PM
Thursday
4–11PM
Friday
4–11PM
Saturday
4–11PM
Sunday
4–11PM
Monday
4–11PM

Quaich Bar is named after the word for a Gaelic cup, which is a symbol of welcome and a nod to the fine Scottish whiskies on offer at this inviting spot.

In fact, the atmosphere and selection have been so well received that it was recently recognized as a Great whiskey Bar of The World by The whiskey Magazine.

They have also expanded their product line to include two distinct storefronts, with over 500 varieties at Waterfront Plaza and South Beach Avenue.

Key Differentiators

  • In fact, the atmosphere and selection have been so well received that it was recently recognized as a Great whiskey Bar of The World by The whiskey Magazine.

8) D.Bespoke

Key services:Slide into one of the bar’s leather armchairs and a member of staff will appear with a warm towel and a menu featuring more than 120 whiskies, as well as top-shelf tipples.
Address:2 Bukit Pasoh Rd, Singapore 089816
Website:http://dbespoke.sg/
Phone:+65 8141 5741
Email:N/A
Operating hours:Tuesday
4–10:30PM
Wednesday
4–10:30PM
Thursday
4–10:30PM
Friday
4–10:30PM
Saturday
3–10:30PM
Sunday
Closed
Monday
4–10:30PM

Styled like an upmarket Ginza whiskey bar, D.Bespoke screams class from the fine glassware to groovy jazz tunes and spiffily dressed servers.

Slide into one of the bar’s leather armchairs and a member of staff will appear with a warm towel and a menu featuring more than 120 whiskies, as well as top-shelf tipples.

Owner Daiki Kanetaka mans the bar and is a fountain of knowledge when it comes to whiskies, sherries, and contemporary craft cocktails.

Simply tell him what kind of whiskey you like and he’ll put together a customized selection.

Key Differentiators

  • Slide into one of the bar’s leather armchairs and a member of staff will appear with a warm towel and a menu featuring more than 120 whiskies, as well as top-shelf tipples.

Client Testimonial

Atmosphere is great, very cozy place, nice and high standard service. The drinks are nice, however I’ll say it’s less creative. The price is also on the highest range – 28-38sgd per cocktail. Worth to visit one time for the experience.

Carol Wang

Whiskey Bar Singapore

If whiskey is your drink of choice, then this list should be a good starting point for you.

All the whiskey bars in Singapore on our list have been carefully vetted and selected as some of the best whiskey establishments in town – so we can’t wait to hear what you think!

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