Of course, the classy decor is not the main reason to visit – what really earns The Whisky Bar its stripes, is its 275-strong list of whiskies. Ranging from single-cask releases to all-time favourites, bottles on offer include familiar names like Glenmorangie, Jack Daniels, Jim Beam and Johnnie Walker as well as lesser-known labels such as Aushentoshan, Benriach, Bowmire and Glen Elgin. But they’re not all cheap as chips: prices for some quality bottles can go into stellar overdrive.

Staff members have the knowledge to guide you in the selection process. If you are a novice fear not because The Whisky Bar offers beginner’s packages where you can sample a variety of single malts at half an ounce each. The whiskies taste as different as night and day: some are not too overwhelming with fruity-like taste, while other choices such as a limited release Islay, are strong, smoky-tasting options.

But it is not all about the whisky here. It is equally worth stopping by for the kitchen’s western-focused menu, especially if the whisky is too strong for you. We recommend oyster Kilpatrick bake to start with – the briny taste of the oysters are beautifully enhanced by salty pork bacon bits. Another good starter is Greek salad, a jumble of moist cherry tomatoes, tart-tasting onions bound together with soft feta cheese.

There are pastas, pizzas, tapas and sandwiches on offer, but we like the hearty pork parmiagiana: breaded, shallow fried and baked with cheese and tomato sauce, served with a side of garlic bread – we polished off every last crumb. We also recommend grilled beef tenderloin, served with sautéed potatoes and garden vegetables, in a black pepper sauce – the only disappointment in this otherwise perfect dish, is that the sauce is a little too grainy for our taste. A major standout in the dessert section is the Werner Special, fresh, juicy strawberries in a creamy mango sauce, topped with chocolate mousse and wild raspberry sorbet – truly divine and the perfect way to cap off our night.

• Opening Hours: 16:00 – 03:00
• Address: 44 & 46 & 48 Changkat Bukit Bintang 52000 KL
• Tel: +603 2143 2268