La Maison Du Whisky APAC

Boutique bottle shop La Maison Du Whisky (LMDW APAC) is where connoisseurs gather to discover rare Scotches and hard-to-find cognacs. Located in the vibrant Robertson Quay, with a view of the Singapore River, more than 1,000 premium whiskies, rums, brandies, gins and tequilas line the shop’s illuminated shelves. The staff are both friendly and well-versed with their formidable catalogue, so ask away. If you’re contemplating a bottle (or even if you’re not), it’s worth nabbing a seat at the marble counter.

Though compact, the bar has one of most comprehensive by-the-dram menus in the country, ranging from a Thai rum by Chalong Bay to the exceedingly rare Karuizawa 34-year-old Japanese whisky. Try their signature Old Fashioned, made with Blanton’s Original bourbon.

Collectors will want to keep a keen eye out for limited special releases such as the Kavalan 2016 Virgin Oak that’s bottled exclusively for Whisky Live Singapore, a highly anticipated fine spirits show organised annually by LMDW APAC.

The brand’s close working relationships with distilleries mean they have incredible access to absolute rarities, like the Barbados 16-year-old 2006 single cask from their own Transcontinental Rum Line, released in celebration of its 18th anniversary.