The Elysian

You know what Melbourne needs more of? Whisky bars. You know the best two soldiers in the struggle to provide one for us? Yao Wong and Kelvin Low, both previously of Whisky and Alement (Wong more recently of the Everleigh). These charming gents have struck out on their own with the freshly opened Elysian on Brunswick Street, and it’s glorious. The tiny shopfront is wood panelled and cosy, dominated by a huge slice of polished Californian redwood for a bar and the spectacular collection of bottles behind it. The selection is over 90 per cent single cask and private bottling – the rare and wonderful from the world of single malt. The guys have spent the last couple of years scouring the globe to offer a singular drinking experience that would impress the socks off most whisky collectors. Get down there for exacting service, outstanding knowledge and mind-blowing whiskies.

113 Brunswick St, Fitzroy 3065. 03 9417 7441. theelysianwhiskybar.com.au. Tue-sat 4.30pm-1am.