Eau de vie is a melbourne gin bar first with a dedicated whisky room second but despite the emphasis on juniper it s definitely worth a visit.
Melbourne whisky room.
Based on a prohibition era speakeasy concept you ll have to hunt a bit to find the front door.
Much like its basement brother bar the melbourne whisky room will pride itself on its collection of independent bottlings.
Specialising in imported rare and old whiskies including a large selection from the owners private collection of japanese whisky the venue is a.
The space also shows off the duo s seven year strong rare old and special import whiskies.
For that extra special attention and even more interesting whisky or a group tasting.
Owner brooke hayman explains we ll actually have a lot of rare.
The melbourne whisky room is much quieter and a little more serene than its lively downstairs sibling.
This is a collection of our favourites and rarities where you ll find historically significant bottlings and hidden gems usually relegated to collector s shelves.
White believes old varieties such as the eight year old glen dromach bottled sometime between 1963 and 1976 provide a glimpse into the past.
The melbourne whisky room is an extension of the aforementioned whisky alement and today it s the brainchild of brooke hayman and julian white a japanese inspired whisky bar located atop of.
At melbourne whisky room you ll find some of australia s rarest and most collectable whiskies.