The Malt Affair

01/04/2026

Mark your calendars.
The Malt Affair is back — 5 September 2026.
Great whiskies. Great company. Same obsession. 🥃

We believe that all good things should be shared, and that a nice dram of whisky should be enjoyed with strangers, acquaintances, and friends alike. The Malt Affair organizes both private events and bi-annual whisky festivals in Singapore.

11/12/2025

Michel Couvreur TMA 'Alamak' Whisky
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Michel Couvreur is a visionary independent bottler who ages Scottish whisky in Burgundy wine cellars in France, using rare sherry and wine casks to create uniquely expressive, artisanal whiskies defined by patience, tradition, and uncompromising craftsmanship.

TMA is proud to partner with Michel Couvreur to jointly bottle this limited release whisky. Inspired by the Singaporean exclamation for pleasant surprise, 'Alamak' captures how this remarkable whisky astonished us with its unexpected flavour and character, making it the perfect name for our collaboration.

Tasting notes: Oranges, chocolate, cinnamon, toffee and slightly nutty.

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27/11/2024

TMA Vol.8 pics are out! Thanks to Joel Lim Photography for capturing the vibes beautifully. Till the next one!

10/11/2024

How to bring a whisky label to life. Thanks to all who have enjoyed our Clynelish 'Laksa' joint bottling with and . Label design by none other than .

01/11/2024

TMA Vol. 8: Top 10 picks below $40
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At below $40, you can get access to beautiful and rare whisky without breaking the bank at our event. Here are our top 10 picks in this category.

1) Ichiro's Malt for Albion's 50th Anniversary, Kawasaki blend (Animal Spirits, $25)
2) Glenfarclas 1979 single port pipe for Mahler-Bresse Import (Happy Three Friends, $25)
3) Laphroaig Warehouse 1 24 Year Old (Pae & Bros, $25)
4) Littlemill 1992 21 year High Spirits for Roma Whisky Festival (TMA, $25)
5) Chichibu Whisky Matsuri 2021 CHICHIBU (Chichibu Matsuri, $30)
6) Secret Islay La la la Frog 1993 30yr for Hong Kong (Hibiki Revel, $30)
7) Caol Ila 1974 Prestonfield 17 Year Old (Pae & Bros, $30)
8) Teeling 1991 28yo Rum Cask #10704 (Rudder, $30)
9) Glengoyne 1967 Winter (Michiel Wigman, $35)
10) Glen Mhor 1965 Signatory vintage "silent stills" (Home Bar, $40)

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31/10/2024

TMA Vol. 8: Top 10 picks below $20
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Good whisky does not have to be expensive. With 33% of our 500+ whiskies priced below $20, here are our top 10 picks for the event at that price point.

1) Secret Highland 2010 12yr 'Laksa' TMA x Hideo Yamaoka (TMA, $5)
2) Darkness! Bowmore 18 Year Old Moscatel Cask Finish (Proof, $10)
3) Ben Nevis 1996 27YO Hogshead (Animal Spirits, $15)
4) Tobermory, 1995, 25 year old, Hidden Spirits (FWD, $15)
5) Kavalan 2009/2017 Sherry Cask WF92 Points (Pae&Bros, $15)
6) Cooley The Spirits Hunter - Dragon HNWS 2002 21y (SimplyWhisky, $15)
7) Chichibu Whisky Matsuri2021 Malt&Grain (Chichibu Matsuri, $20)
8) Glenburgie 1995 27yr #6691 for Hong Kong (Hibiki Revel, $20)
9) Tullibardine 1989 32 year Michiel Wigman Prometheus (Michiel Wigman, $20)
10) Auchentoshan, 1997, 26 year old, Highlander Inn (Highlander Inn, $20)

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31/10/2024

TMA Vol. 8 Bottle Highlights: Catawiki
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Some bottle highlights from Catawiki. QC checked and approved.

1) Port Ellen 1983/2007, 24y, Dougleas Laing for 2007 The Whisky Fair Limburg
2) Longmorn 1974, IC Millar Esq and G Pollard Esq
3) Clynelish 1972/2000 Helmsdale Bar Tokyo
4) Glenugie 1977/1993 SMWS 99.3

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30/10/2024

Thank you Undercover Asia for featuring us!

Whether you’re a whisky lover, a wine aficionado, or a sake enthusiast, there’s something for everyone in Singapore this November!

30/10/2024

TMA Vol. 8: Amara Event Food and Room Specials
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Food
- All ticket holders will receive a voucher for 25% off ala carte food and drink at Elements, Cafe Oriental and Element on Tras Street valid on the day of the event. Not applicable for promotional items.
- There will be a Food Stall at the Foyer outside the Ballroom serving the following food at $10nett from 3PM to 8PM:
1. Chicken Karaage, Shichimi & Yuzu Mayo
2. Punjabi Samosa, Mint Chutney
3. Grilled Hot Dogs With Sauerkraut

Accommodation
Amara Singapore is giving a promotional rate for all participants over the weekend in its newly renovated rooms. Perfect for those who want to relax before or after the event:

Deluxe Room $220++ (room only)

Make the reservation via email as follows:
Subject: The Malt Affair Room Rate
[email protected]
cc: [email protected]

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www.themaltaffair.com/tmavol8

28/10/2024

TMA Vol. 8: Ardnahoe Inaugural Release Exclusive
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TMA is pleased to announce in partnership with Pacific Club the sale of the limited edition Ardnahoe Inaugural Release by the dram ($5) and by the bottle ($200) at the event.

Come savour the first bottling from the distillery with this exclusive at TMA.

Tasting Notes (from the maker): Shortbread, baked apples and Islay peat smoke on the nose. Custard, ginger, lemon zest and baked apples on the palate lead into a long smoky finish.

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28/10/2024

TMA Vol.8 Pricelist (updated)
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With over 500 whiskies across our exhibitors, there is something for everyone. Here are some of the picks from the boys at TMA:

1) Secret Orkney 2006 16 Year Old ‘Holland Village’ TMA x M.Wigman (The Malt Affair) $5
2) Cooley 1992/2019 Cadenhead malt festival (Happy Three Friends) $20
3) Clynelish 1995 Celtic Label (Simply Whisky) $20
4) Williamson 2011 13yo Japan exclusive for Rudder (The Single Cask) $35
5) Port Ellen 1977/1994 16 yo Wilson & Morgan (Happy Three Friends) $45
6) Ardbeg 1991 premier malts (Swan Song) $45
7) Littlemill 1990 Cadenhead 24 Year Old WF93 Points (Pae & Bros) $45
8) Springbank 1998 - 2020 OB for Malt House Islay (Whisky Mew) $50
9) Glenrothes 1997 26 yo Bourbon hogshead (The Single Cask) $50
10) Macallan 10 Year Old Full Proof Giovinetti & Figli Milano (Simply Whisky) $90
11) Glenugie 1967 sestante the birds (59.5%) (Simply Whisky) $250
12) Bowmore 1969/1978 Frechio & Frasa Import, sherry, cask #6638 (Catawiki) $350

Access the pricelist and tickets now at themaltaffair.com/tmavol8

26/10/2024

Max Righi from Whisky Antique is back this year at TMA Vol. 8 hosting 3 masterclasses before and during the event. These bottles are rarely opened in any whisky festivals or bars in the world! Come experience these amazing whiskies led by one of the foremost whisky experts from Italy.

Masterclass 1: Old vs. New Whiskies
Date: 1 November, 2000hrs
Location: The Auld Alliance, Rendezvous Hotel
Price: $400 for 1.5cl pours
Get an understanding of the changes in flavour profiles of old versus "new" whiskies. This includes 2 rare Macallans from the 1930s and 1940s. Note this event is held at The Auld Alliance the night before TMA.
1) Glen Keith 1973 43yr Cadenhead Single Cask 43.2%
2) Longmorn 1984 30yr Silver Seal Whisky is Nature 56.3%
3) Inchgower 1959 19yr Cadenhead Black Dumpy 45.7%
4) Macallan 1940 37yr G&M Pinerolo Import 43%
5) Macallan 1938 35yr G&M Pinerolo Import 43%

Masterclass 2: Vintage Macallan Vertical
Date: 2 November, 1500hrs
Location: Amara Singapore, Connection 2, Level 3
Price: $480 for 1.5cl pours
The second masterclass is a series of rare vintage Macallans from the 1930s to the 1970s. Appreciate why Macallan made its name in this era and how the flavour profile changes over time.
1) Macallan 1937 32yr G&M Donini Import 43%
2) Macallan 1947 15yr Campbell Hope & King for Rinaldi 40%
3) Macallan 1954 15yr Campbell Hope & King for Rinaldi 40%
4) Macallan 1966 18yr OB for Giovinetti & Figli 43%
5) Macallan 1974 18yr OB for Giovinetti & Figli 43%

Masterclass 3: Rare Islays
Date: 2 November, 1700hrs
Location: Amara Singapore, Connection 2, Level 3
Price: $290 for 1.5cl pours
The third masterclass focuses on the island of Islay where you will get to experience rare vintage whiskies from Laphroaig, Lagavulin and Caol Ila. Understand how the elegance and subtle peat of these whiskies make a good contrast to the modern Islay whiskies in the market today.
1) Caol Ila 12yr OB Bulloch Lade Zenith Import 43%
2) Laphroaig 12yr OB Ceramic Jug 43%
3) Laphroaig 15yr OB Unblended for Francesco Cinzano 43%
4) Lagavulin 12yr White Horse Distillers for Carpano - Torino 43%
5) Caol Ila 12yr OB Bulloch Lade 1970s 43%

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