Introduction There's just something about whisky that's captured the hearts (and tastebuds) of people around the world. Maybe it's the smooth, complex flavours, the warming sensation as it goes down, or the feeling of sophistication that comes with sipping a dram. Whatever the reason, there's no denying that whisky has become one of the most popular spirits worldwide. One reason for its popularity could be the fact that whisky is made from a few simple ingredients - grains, water, and yeast - yet the end result can be incredibly nuanced and complex. Different grains, aging methods, and distill ..read more

Sydney has a lot of great whisky bars. The adventurous whisky lover can find everything from incredibly extravagant (and incredibly expensive) American prohibition-era themed bars to Japanese bars to lumberjack bars, plain Jane whisky establishments, and even a warehouse-and-garage themed bar. The list below shares maps, hours, and other vital details about the town's top 20 places to sample a single malt or expert blend. These fine bars and restaurants serve whisky rare and popular from all around the world, including varieties from Japan, Taiwan, Scotland, New Zealand, Canada, America, Irela ..read more

About the Stitch Bar… Located in Sydney’s business district, the Stitch Bar is more than just another whisky-centric establishment. Beyond the vintage décor of sewing machines at the entrance, and the dimly lit, cozy underground atmosphere, Stitch Bar knows how to win the affections of Ardbeg lovers. Specifically, because they only stock Ardbeg 10-year-old malt. If you tend to gravitate towards Speyside malts and wish to give an Islay a try but are a bit wary of the peaty punch, I recommend trying one of Stitch’s Ardbeg “malt-tails”. Pucker up! Ardbeg 10 has the depth and strength of character ..read more

First Impression From the first glance of the Palmer & Co, you can’t help but notice the recreation of the 1920s Prohibition-era atmosphere the bar gives. The look of the surroundings will provide you with this cosy and safe feeling, like “you’re free to be yourself and do whatsoever you want to do, even if it’s out of bounds.” What’d sweep you off your feet the most is its 46-page menu that contains about 80 different whiskies, apart from other foods and drinks—which will get you so captivated—that you may find it hard to make a concrete choice. But, not to worry, even though the 80 diffe ..read more

If you’re looking for a whisky bar with a relaxed, unpretentious approach to whisky, and chock full of some of the best malts in the world, look no further than The Baxter Inn. First impressions? Before we get there, we must first find it. In other words, some may find the location out of the way, [an unmarked alley off Clarence Street, a few more twists and turns, sans signage to mark the basement entrance, which can be found at the back of a building]. Find the entrance and walk through to the end of the laneway Turn right, and enter down the stairs Incognito…and whisky focused! But with n ..read more