The Auld Alliance

Bumped into this place by coincidence.
Didn’t expect the whiskey collection is gorgeous.
The cozy and classy sofa seats and the business set up Isa great place for after work.
Even has SIA exclusive Ka Va Lan available. 
Greta experience and will be back often for sure.

Very cosy space. If you love whiskey, this place would be the one to recommend to try the many different whiskeys and find one you like. They have tasting sets which helps a lot in trying different whiskeys. The staff there are also happy to recommend if you are not sure which whiskey to try.

The best whiskey bar I found in Singapore. It wasn’t the fanciest. It wasn’t the most crowded and most hip bar in Singapore. It wasn’t the who’s who whiskey place of which Singapore has quite a few. It wasn’t pretentious enough with the furniture or decor - missing all the animal heads, fake fire places, antiques, and etc. This place is just perfect to serve its purpose 💯💯💯💯❤️❤️❤️. It was the biggest candy store for whiskey lovers. It offers genuine whiskey vibe for whiskey lovers with leather seats, sofas, and couches. Rows upon rows of whiskeys . The menu resembles Bible or encyclopedia references. For those none whiskey drinkers - rest assure, they do offer other interesting spirits and liquors.

I visited several years ago on the recommendation of a friend and we thoroughly enjoyed it. The Scotch whisky and Japanese whisky flights we had were fantastic. Such a good drink menu here and a good environment for enjoying them.

thrusday evening only a few other customers quietly minding their own business series of independent bottles at reasonable prices followed by an old fashioned for the finish one of the best moments in SG

Unassuming 12 yo whisky bar with simple and elegant design. The bar doesn’t overdo with too much interior design not deco. It’s simple setup with big couch and warm lighting. Very good place for catch up/business meeting. Wide range of whisky selection with their own cask Auld Alliance. I love the whisky tasting options, choices of different continental whisky for you and your guest. Price - reasonable Ambiance - great Service - knowledgeable staff , friendly Whisky - can’t go wrong at a whisky bar Location - good

For all whiskey lovers... an out of the way jaunt. Love the tasting sets... gives variety and in the end you do indeed settle on your taste. Nice place for a quiet drink either by yourself or with a friend.

Lovely atmosphere. It was quiet enough to have conversations and the setting was cosy. Great range of whiskys

I'm sure this is one of the hidden gems in Singapore, you really have to know about this place. If you seriously like Whiskey, once you will step into this bar located at the Rendezvous Hotel, you might think that you are in whiskey heaven. The selection of single malts from all venerable producers, going all the way back into 1950s if not before is simply stunning. There are probably a thousand of different types of scotch and whiskey on the list (many available strictly by the bottle). To the delight of the aficionados, there are also multiple tasting flights offered, giving an opportunity to experience true variety. I took "smoke around the world" flight, which included whiskey from Islay, France, Ireland and India. The bar also offers a private room which where you can enjoy scotch with cigar - but this room should be booked in advance. If you like whiskey - this is a must experience in Singapore.

Great selection of whiskeys! Located on the 2nd floor of Rendezvous Hotel, Auld Alliance is one of the best whiskey bars in Singapore with a huge selection of common and rare whiskeys to try. The menu is as thick as a dictionary and unless you're a whiskey aficionado yourself, ask for recommendations from the friendly staff. I had a tasting fleet of Japanese whiskey: 1. Santory Hibiki Harmony 2. Yamazaki Reserve 3. Nikka Coffey Grain (my fav!) 4. Yoichi Nas They were all good and selling for $40++ (i think). If you want a quiet place to decompress after a long day at work or simply to indulge in your "me time", give this place a go. You can thank me later.

Ye canna' hand a man a granda spanna - If you can translate that you're off to a good start; If you can say it 3 times quick you belong here! I've been here on dates and wif mates and it never fails to get a "belter", "mense", "hoora good", "pure dead brilliant" and the always welcome "braw". That leather bound tome in front of you that looks like "the good book", is just that. So, If you've never had whisky before my advice is to just glen the fiddich out of there! With Date: We went for a whisky flight, because we'd already been elsewhere and didn't want to destroy the wallets totally (or not get home). From memory you get 4 tasting glasses, they are 20mls or so and they are reasonably priced. With Mates: We were bein' all bum and parsley as whisky wankers do, and so it got pricey real quick. Some clever chaps went the cocktail, and they were done for the night, the rest of us got mad wae it, and the night disappeared from there (along with all the pictures I took). Ken fit like?

My girlfriends and I visited the Auld Alliance last Friday, and all in all, it was a great atmosphere to catch up in a relatively quiet bar. The decor brings to mind the era of Mad Men, with their rich leather sofas and bottles upon bottles of whiskeys lining the floor to ceiling shelves. For whiskey selection, the Auld Alliance gets 5 stars. They have every kind of whiskey you could imagine from all over world; try their whiskey tasters if you'd like to sample a bit of each. They have preselected tasters that are fair in terms of value and quality. The reason for the ultimate 3 star review is simply the operations of this bar, and my own personal preference. The bar was nearly empty when we first arrived around 8pm, yet the entire couch / seating area was reserved. That's fair enough, but when we left around 10:45 pm, it was still empty. They declined to let us sit in the reserved seats and had us at the bar, but I was peeved by the fact that it would seem we would've been just fine out in the regular seating area. My second bone to pick is how strict and unyielding they are about the cocktails. They have roughly 5 or so selections to choose from, should you want a cocktail. I asked if a sazerac could be made, a cocktail with deep whiskey roots in the U.S. They could've made this, but again, declined. I get that they are trying to make a point that this is all about the whiskey and not cocktail, but frankly, I don't like my bars all that up tight.

This little gem is amazing! Wish I had found as soon as I arrived. Tried Absinthe for the first time. Delicious. Ambiance is dark, soothing and comfortable. Service is impeccable. Interesting eats next door and downstairs. Beautiful ladies coming in alone to read a book and enjoy a glass of whiskey tell me this establishment is as safe as it is classy. I will NOT visit Singapore without making ample time to visit my new home away from home!

Since my wife has started trying Single malt whisky's. I almost feel guilty about being Scottish and not drinking whisky. A recent Yelp event involved whisky from the Auld Alliance which impressed us both, so inevitably a trip to the Auld Alliance was on the cards. In a non descript 2nd floor shop in the Rendezvous Hotel we waited until the whisky hour of 5pm was upon us and nervously stepped inside. We stepped into a different world. A world that seemed from the previous century as the place is furnished with old chesterfield couches and shelves loaded with whisky's from around the world. We took a seat at the bar and opened what can only be described as the War and Peace of menu's. Spoilt for choice we narrowed down to the tasting selection. Some start from $35 for a sample of four whisky's. We selected some of the older Scotched and settled down for our selection to arrive. Not only did the glasses arrive but our server brought out the bottles for us to see with instructions on how and in what order to taste. She managed to avoid nodding off to my stories of my youth living close to bonded warehouses which were loaded to the roof with expensive whisky and guarded by ferocious geese. This is true BTW. Anyway the sample glasses were marvelous and we left an hour later aglow and rambling that we would need to do this again. Great experience and great service.

What is there to say that hasn't been said? This place definitely has the greatest selection of whiskies in Singapore if not Asia, and is a strong contender for the world as well. The Karuisawa selection alone takes 1.5 pages in font size 10 - and the stuff cannot be found anywhere even at auction, today. Although the proud display of many 100+ year old spirits (check out their Facebook page...) might make it sound like a place for those with deep wallets, they also offer very decent cocktails and tasting selections which make it a must visit even for the more normal of us who will never get a chance to sip on the moonshine distilled in 1863. Plenty of special bottlings for the mid-high range too. It can get a little quiet on week nights, and the area is not exactly Boat Quay. But that just means you can get a seat AND enjoy your whisky in peace. A must visit for any whisky enthusiast.

YAAAAAAAS. Remember that part in Anchorman, when Ron Burgundy goes, "I have many leather-bound books and my apartment smells of rich mahogany"? Well, The Auld Alliance's new digs in the Rendevous Hotel says just that. Just imagine: comfy leather couches. Dark woodsy tones complemented by a variety of golden hues from all the beautiful whiskies. Into cigars? They have a specially ventilated room that you can rent out for a minimum spend of "1.2" (I'm assuming that's $1200 SGD) and you can enjoy the ultimate one true pairing of whisky + cigars. The menu is a binder with page after page of everything they got. If you find yourself overwhelmed, or need an introduction to whisky, the friendly staff can easily recommend something. Their tasting portions are pretty good value for money. They start at around $35++, and you get to sample 4 whiskies. You can choose from themes such as "Tastes of Scotland", "American Styles", and "12 YO Japanese Styles", to name a few. The pour is 20 mL each, about half of what they'd give you if you ordered per glass. What solidifies their 5 star rating for me is their customer service. Right after ordering 2 tastings, my husband had something to attend to and couldn't stick around. Deciding to ride the wagon of responsibility instead of drinking 8 glasses of whisky, I took a chance by asking the staff if there was any way I could take the samples home. I was expecting stank looks and a resounding "no", but they surprisingly said it was possible and put 3 samples in small containers. And get this- they even put the effort into labeling them! I was happy that they were able to come through with my unusual request, and in the end my husband was able to enjoy the whiskies in the comfort of our own home. For that, The Auld Alliance has my business.

If I could own a bar it would be this bar. Not for the ambiance but for the simple fact that it had the most whiskey I've seen exposed in a room of all ages, genres and origins. Just a lovely place.

Auld Alliance is not just one of the best Whiskey bars in Singapore, but in the world! Their collection of whiskeys is just jaw dropping, just see the above pictures (no explanation needed). Despite Auld Alliance's mystique as this high class, upscale establishment, it's quite affordable. For those on a budget or are allergic to Singapore's high priced alcoholic beverages, I would advise you order the SGD35-38 set of whiskies. The sets, which includes three shots worth of four different whiskies, vary from: Around the World (ie four whiskies from different parts of the world), Collection of Scottish whiskies (ie scotch), American whiskies, Japanese whiskies, etc. Depending on your alcohol tolerance, this is just enough to give you a nice buzz. I think the best part for non-whiskey connoisseurs, the menu gives a wonderful description of exactly what you are tasting. The Bartender is the man, the atmosphere is second to none (think old world speakeasy). Honestly, I think it's one of the best places to hold a conversation, where you can really get a chance to know your significant partner and business partner, whatever the case maybe. I would give SIX stars, if I could!

This place is heaven. I could spend a whole day here but I would probably be wasted. I can't recommend this place more.

One of the best bars in Singapore. A very extensive (perhaps one of the biggest collection of whisky and spirits around) offering of old and new whisky and spirits from around the world. Very elegant ambiance and comfortable seatings.

If I had a man cave it would look like this: Old library decor with a fantastic selection of Scotch and Whiskies. I did the Scotch tasting flights and they used well-polished Riedel glasses which added to my enjoyment! My total bill was not cheap but but class comes with a price tag. This place is a real treat, with top notch selection available by the glass. Highly recommended!

Lovely ambiance - leather chesterfield couches, mood lighting and LOTS of whisky. A few cocktails, wine and champagne for the non whisky drinkers, too. The drinks menu is the size of a novel! Staff are friendly and helpful - refilling water glasses, discussing whisky choices etc.

The rave reviews of Auld Alliance are well deserved and still don't do it justice. It's hard to believe Auld Alliance isn't mentioned in every travel magazine and blog for its selection of whisky, scotch and other spirits - the menu is literally a binder chock-full of pages from affordable pours to the unattainable 100-plus year old scotch. While the selection is enough to get you in the door and keep you there for hours (depending on your bank account). The leather couches and dark wood interior harkens back to the days of gentlemen in formalwear sitting on plush wingback chairs enjoying cigars and brandy while debating social matters of the day. This is the modern incarnation of that scene without any of the pretension. This is a must if you're in Singapore whether you enjoy whisky, scotch or a cigar - very few places anywhere in the world can match what Auld Alliance offers.

What a gem! Stopped in on a Sunday evening with a couple of buddies after bookmarking it after reading some of the reviews. I am not a whiskey guy but had a blast with the sampler options. Tried the Scottish sampler and the Tour of the World. It really helped to be there with a Scottish guy who talked me through the choices but it was a great place to hang out - the huge selection, the comfortable leather couches and very attentive staff made it one of my new favourite "boys night out" places!

It's hard enough to find a quiet place to sip away at an average cocktail, let alone enjoy the peaceful conversation at a barely audible volume while sipping on fine aged whisky. So it's a wonderful thing to find yourself in The Auld Alliance - the walls are covered in the finest selections of whisky, the drinks menu comes in a leather-bound volume, and high-rollers could lounge in a cigar room at the back, away from the common crowd - which, to be frank, is nothing like the common crowd you would see anywhere else. The dim lights and earthy tones, coupled with the soft tunes brings speak-easys to mind, only with an astoundingly huge selection of fine whisky as well. They also serve a sweet selection of absinthe - served properly with a sugar cube a dripper. It's most definitely a place for quiet decadence - and I highly recommend the spot.

Thoroughly impressed with this bar, not to give too much of its allure (have to be there to appreciate) away, it's extremely well decorated and inviting for the archetypal whiskey/scotch drinker. A little cold though.

One of the classiest places I have been to. Not in a dressed up kind of way but in the hospitality and knowledgeable conversation kind of way. I hear the old location was bigger and better than this current one. Came in with a few friends. I had been looking forward to this place since a friend from high school posted it on Facebook. It did not disappoint. From the décor of wall to wall bottles of whiskey to leather sofas all around to the hidden cigar room behind the shelves of vintage scotches and whiskeys Auld Alliance felt like the place for me. We had several drinks here. I opted for a couple of glasses of Absinthe. It was presented in a very traditional way sans flame. The glass itself was modeled after a French style goblet with a chamber where See pictures! The best part of the evening besides the company we kept was the conversation was a French guy about why the scotches were served in a stemmed glass. We discussed the science behind why it was this way (hand warmth ruins the experience as the scotch and whiskeys lose its flavor among other things). Turns out this French guy was one of the owners! Very humble pleasant guy. I will make another visit when I return later this year. Perhaps class it up in the hidden cigar room and really do it well.

Wow, this really is as good as it gets in terms of selection, decor and service! Auld Alliance has the best selection of scotch I have seen on any continent, and I could spend an hour easily going through the menu. Fortunately, they have quite a few flights that will make it easier for a first timer. And you can also get half drams as well, if you are looking to imbibe less or in my case, find an excuse to try twice as many :). Where do I start? Scotland, the home of scotch? Or to Japan, where some of the best scotch whiskeys are coming from these days? I really appreciate the deep selection with old vintages as well as a many bottles from distilleries which have closed, e.g. Port Ellen, Karuizawa, etc. The one thing you won't find here is a deep selection of American whiskeys, such as bourbons and ryes, but that's ok. You are here to drink scotch whiskey and the atmosphere is fitting - low lighting, plush leather seats, stools, and coaches, and walls of eye candy, uh, if scotch is your thing. A great place to come with friends or solo, any scotch lover or anyone looking to learn more about scotch should definitely come here.

Great spot for an after dinner whiskey in Singapore. Unbelievable selection / collection available.

Put in a couple of shot guns and this would be my man cave. This is where spies set up meets and war wary soldiers sit with the thousand yard stare. During one of my visit I grew a beard, a Russian brown bear showed up out of nowhere and we fought, during the intense battle there was a sudden realization that we may take each the other's life, but we will never conquer each other's soul. At this moment the bear let out a roar that made the horny SIM kids flee in fear and the KTV girls at Parklane check their passports, after which the bear acknowledged me and left... Upon seeing the commotion around the area , three policeman shouted "riot!" And fled without their squad cars sobbing. 10/10 would revisit.

Looks like a great spot. Would have loved to have a nightcap at 12:35 am. However the staff had decided it was too late and were no longer serving. I thought it was open for service until 1. At least that is what they advertise.