Elements of Eau-De-Vie have been done before but not to this calibre. Neatly place this laneway location on the top of your ‘person who has seen-it-all’ list.

The level of expertise could almost be described as unparalleled, a word never used lightly when welcoming a concept first started in Sydney.

Metaphorically, EDV’s private whiskey room is a long pour of James Bond, a neat nip of Donald Draper and a twist of Al Capone.

Behind the sliding door, suitably camouflaged to appear like it doesn’t exist, you can make your mark by nominating your private locker for your preferred potion and be cut a key to ensure you freedom to fuel your friends as you please.

The dapper decor, polished wood and supple leathers may give the impression this is tailored to the male clientele but not so, ladies you are in luck. The cocktails are extravagant elixirs with an emphasis on a visual experience for the drinker as much as a pleasure for the palate.

The piece de résistance is securing your seat at the custom-made communal table for a 5-course cocktail degustation dinner.
 
Highlights like the DIY martini with mini condiments including lillet blanc, noily prat, bitters, anchovy, stuffed olives, lemon and grapefruit twists allow you to mix your way.
 
Or your personal mortar and pestle to grind up your own combo of macadamia nuts, cloves and fennel seeds to sprinkle across your Duck and mango salad with a tangelo dressing.

Cocktail degustation dining like you’ve never tasted.

Eau de Vie
1 Malthouse Lane, Melbourne 3000
T: 0412 825 441