Viv T.
Yelp
You know a place is good when you leave feeling you've changed as a person. And after experiencing D Bespoke, I'm legitimately afraid I'll never be able to experience a more impressive bar.
D Bespoke lies unseemingly in a quite street in Chinatown, fronting as a tailor shop. Upon entering, you are led into a very small room of fine suits and shoes. A wall opens up surprisingly on the side and you are led to a beautiful, yet cosy bar. You are immediately brewed some fresh matcha tea to cleanse the palette and the server will start with "what would you like?". No menu, just you and your flavors profile. My eloquent response was "ummmm". Then, they professionally walk you through choosing a drink. #1: what liquor? Me, I love a good whiskey. #2 flavors...sweet, sour, fruity, earthy #3 favorite cocktails in general, then your are presented with options. Kanetaka-san then appears and masterfully and beautifully prepares the drink. Watching him is almost mesmerizing, a true artist creating his work. His cocktail style is Japanese - simple and beautifully balanced. No fluff and floof. I can say there wasn't a drink I didn't enjoy 100% enjoy. I also requested some straight pours of Japanese whiskey and I can say the selection is beyond impressive and passionately selected, from well aged to limited releases, years and special edition bottles. The whiskey is presented with a giant block of ice that is so clear, you can read the words of your coaster. I don't think I've ever had a more perfect melt.
The experience starts right when you walk through the doors, from start to finish. Every detail is perfect from the glassware choice to the world class attentive service. Of course, all this comes with quite the price tag. My bill for 2 cocktails and 2 whiskey pours was $200 SD or $150 USD, but arguable I would pay close to this amount for crap drinks in a Las Vegas night club. I would highly recommend this for a cocktail and whiskey enthusiast such as myself and will 100% be returning on my next trip to Singapore.