The Global Drinker — World Bar Guide
Whisky and Alement
Melbourne, Australia
Do you like your whisky sweet, smoky, spicy or fruity? Whisky and Alement has it all. With more than 500 whiskies on offer from all over the world, encompassing classics to independent bottlings, not only is Whisky and Alement home to some of the rarest whiskies, they also house the largest collection in Australia of the Scotch Malt Whisky Society (a private single cask whisky club). Feel a little overwhelmed? Don't worry, the team are friendly enough to talk you through the most basic of drams, or nerd it up with you if you're a hardcore devotee to the 'water of life', without making you feel out of place. Love something you've tried so much you want to take it home with you? The bar sells whiskies by the bottle due to its handy retail license.
270 Russell Street, Melbourne 3000 · $$
Awards & Rankings
- Roadbook 2025 — #4