Spirited openings

The Macallan Boutique @ 1855 boasts a stunning display of the brand’s range of whiskies. Limited editions, such as The Macallan 50 YO (only 200 bottles worldwide), are available along with the core trio of 12YO and the 1824 Master series collection. Over at the charming four-seater bar, The Macallan Boutique Associate welcomes guests with a guided flight tasting (from $15/flight), which currently includes the The Macallan Sherry Oak 18YO (Finest Cut series; $35/flight). A hidden lounge, shared with The Spot, offers a serene setting for savouring the amber nectars on their own or as inimitable tipples ($24). #01-24 Marina One, 5 Straits View.

Room for More is a stylish whisky atelier by dram-loving restaurateur, Beppe de Vito. Rare and old vintages are de rigeur, here seen in the Karuizawa 1984, Brora 30 Year Old and Wilson and Morgan Collector’s

Edition Bunnahabhain 25 Year Old. You get to sip a discerning selection of elixirs from around the world, such as Indian and Czech whisky, and discover your whisky personality through taste-matching technology. Prices start from $10/30ml while light bites are available from adjoining Atout bistro. 40C Harding Road. Tel: 6877 6977

Tipple and Dram comprises two bars helmed by three business partners, who bought over Le Carillon De L’angelus. Tipple on the ground floor is a wine bar that continues to ply French wines along with other New World finds, while Dram is a 32-seater basement whisky bar. Departing from the usual Scotch offerings, Dram stocks up on over 100 distillery exclusives, including hand-fills and limited collections, which are normally only available at the distillery door. Bowmore, Bruichladdich, Laphroaig and Lagavulin are well represented, though we were drawn to Ledaig 20YO single cask ($99/dram) and Glen Moray hand fill ($39/dram). Pairing bites include oysters, chocolates, cheese, charcuterie and bak kwa. 24 Ann Siang Road. Tel: 6423 0353