Taipei Food & Drink: The Prestigious Whisky Bar "L'arrière-cour Whisky Museum" A Haven for Whisky Enthusiasts

About L'arrière-cour Whisky Museum

Located on Anhe Road in the Daan District, L'arrière-cour opened its doors in 2000 and has been serving whisky lovers for over two decades. In the competitive Taipei bar scene, its longevity is impressive, largely thanks to founder Lin Yifeng, a prominent figure in the whisky community. Lin is recognized as a Master Keeper by The Keepers of the Quaich, a prestigious Scottish organization that honors individuals who have made significant contributions to the whisky industry.

The L'arrière-cour Whisky Museum has been open for over 20 years.

The Keepers of the Quaich is an international organization established to recognize those who promote and enhance the value and prestige of Scottish whisky worldwide. Each year, they induct 50 new members who have made notable contributions to the industry, furthering public interest in whisky.

The L'arrière-cour Whisky Museum offers a wide variety of whiskies, and there's bound to be one that suits your taste.

Stunning Whisky Wall Showcasing 300 to 400 Bottles

L'arrière-cour was created for whisky enthusiasts and those looking to explore whisky culture. With a stunning whisky wall showcasing 300 to 400 different bottles from around the world, even those with decision fatigue need not worry. The knowledgeable bartenders are ready to recommend selections based on your personal preferences, whether you enjoy fruity, floral, smoky, or peaty flavors. Prices are also varied to accommodate different budgets.

The wall displaying nearly four hundred different whiskies is truly impressive.

Whisky Recommendations

As a prestigious whisky bar, L'arrière-cour features its own brand of whisky—The Swan Nose Exploration Series, crafted by the Craigellachie distillery in Scotland. This single malt whisky is an Old Fashion Style,aged for 15 years in Oloroso sherry casks. It has notes of saltiness, minerality, sulfur, and a burning agarwood, and is very round.

L'arrière-cour features its own brand of whisky.

Another recommended whisky is the ADELPHI BUNNAHABHAIN 10-Year single malt, hailing from the renowned distillery on Islay. Established in 1881, this distillery maintains traditional production methods. The whisky, aged in sherry casks, boasts an amber hue with rich oak flavors, and hints of spices, toast, coffee, and dark chocolate—making it both delicious and reasonably priced.

The ADELPHI BUNNAHABHAIN 10-Year single malt boasts an amber hue with rich oak flavors.

Amazing Food Pairings L'arrière-cour is not just about whisky; the food is equally impressive. The braised pork rice here is famously paired with peaty whiskies, earning rave reviews from patrons.

L'arrière-cour Address: No. 4, Alley 23, Section 2, Anhe Road, Taipei Phone: +886- 2-2704 7818 Opening Hours: 7:00 PM – 2:45 AM Transportation: Exit 3 of Xinyi Anhe MRT Station Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Larrierecour/?locale=zh_HK