This is our directory of whisky brands in Malaysia. It links to 45 brand guides, from Johnnie Walker and Chivas Regal to Yamazaki, Kavalan and Malaysia's own Timah. Each guide lists real October 2026 shop prices in ringgit, plus tasting notes and buying tips. Use the A–Z list to jump to a brand, or browse by country and style below.
Most-searched whisky brands in Malaysia
These eight brands draw the most questions from Malaysian buyers. Most of them sit in supermarkets as well as specialist shops, so they make a good starting point.
First, the two blended Scotch giants. Together they are the best-known whisky brands in Malaysia.
Johnnie Walker
Red, Black, Double Black, Gold, Green, 18 and Blue Label prices in Malaysia, with tasting notes and tips to avoid fakes.
Chivas Regal
Chivas 12, XV, Extra 13, 18, Mizunara and 25 prices in Malaysia, with tasting notes, duty-free prices and tips to avoid fakes.
Next come two famous Speyside single malts, one rich and sherried, one light and fruity.
Macallan
Macallan 12, 15 and 18 prices in Malaysia, Double Cask vs Sherry Oak, Rare Cask, Classic Cut and tips to avoid fakes.
Glenfiddich
Glenfiddich 12, 15, 18 and 21 prices in Malaysia, with tasting notes, duty-free prices and tips on where to buy.
Then there is The Glenlivet, plus Japan's best-known single malt.
Glenlivet
Glenlivet Founder's Reserve, 12, 15 and 18 prices in Malaysia, with tasting notes, duty-free prices and buying tips.
Yamazaki
Yamazaki Distiller's Reserve, 12 and 18 prices in Malaysia, why shops differ by hundreds of ringgit, and tasting notes.
Finally, the leading American and Irish names, both easy to find and easy to drink.
Jack Daniel's
Jack Daniel's prices in Malaysia for Old No.7, Honey, Gentleman Jack and Single Barrel, with tasting notes and buying tips.
Jameson
Jameson prices in Malaysia for Original and Black Barrel, with tasting notes, Irish Coffee tips and where to buy.
Whisky brands in Malaysia, A to Z
Here is every guide to whisky brands in Malaysia on this site, in alphabetical order. Each one opens with a quick answer on price, then covers history, the range and where to buy.
A
B
- Ballantine's – blended Scotch
- The Balvenie – Speyside single malt
- Black & White – blended Scotch
- Bowmore – Islay single malt
- Bulleit – Kentucky bourbon
- Bushmills – Irish whiskey
C
- The Chita – Japanese single grain
- Chivas Regal – blended Scotch
- Crown Royal – Canadian whisky
D
- The Dalmore – Highland single malt
- Dewar's – blended Scotch
F
- The Famous Grouse – blended Scotch
G
- Glen Grant – Speyside single malt
- Glenfiddich – Speyside single malt
- The Glenlivet – Speyside single malt
- Glenmorangie – Highland single malt
- Grant's – blended Scotch
H
- Hakushu – Japanese single malt
- Hibiki – Japanese blend
- Highland Park – Orkney single malt
J
- Jack Daniel's – Tennessee whiskey
- Jameson – Irish whiskey
- Jim Beam – Kentucky bourbon
- Johnnie Walker – blended Scotch
K
- Kavalan – Taiwanese single malt
L
M
- The Macallan – Speyside single malt
- Maker's Mark – Kentucky bourbon
- Monkey Shoulder – blended malt Scotch
N
- Nikka – Japanese malt, grain and blends
P
- Paul John – Indian single malt
R
- Royal Salute – aged blended Scotch
S
- The Singleton – Scotch single malt
- Suntory Toki and Kakubin – Japanese blends
T
- Talisker – Isle of Skye single malt
- Teacher's – blended Scotch
- Timah – Malaysian blended whisky
- Tullamore D.E.W. – Irish whiskey
V
- VAT 69 – blended Scotch
W
- Woodford Reserve – Kentucky bourbon
Y
- Yamazaki – Japanese single malt
Whisky brands by country and style
Where a whisky comes from shapes how it tastes and what it costs. That holds for all the whisky brands in Malaysia. So if you already know you like a style, start with the group below. Each group also links to our guide to that type of whisky.
Blended Scotch
Blends mix malt and grain whisky from many Scottish distilleries. They are smooth, easy to mix and usually the cheapest bottles on the shelf. In Malaysia the big names are Johnnie Walker, Chivas Regal, Ballantine's and Dewar's. For a lower budget, look at Grant's, Teacher's, Black & White, The Famous Grouse and VAT 69.
At the top end, Royal Salute starts at 21 years old. Meanwhile, Monkey Shoulder is a blended malt, which means it mixes only malt whiskies with no grain. Our blended Scotch guide explains the categories.
Scotch single malts by region
A single malt comes from one distillery, using malted barley and pot stills. The Scotch Whisky Association groups distilleries by region, and each region has a loose house style.
- Speyside: fruity, honeyed and often sherried. Try The Macallan, Glenfiddich, The Glenlivet, The Balvenie, Aberlour and Glen Grant.
- Highlands: varied, from light and floral to rich and spicy. Try Glenmorangie, The Dalmore and The Singleton (Glen Ord).
- Islay: smoky and peaty, often with a salty, medicinal edge. Try Laphroaig, Ardbeg, Lagavulin and Bowmore.
- Islands: maritime and gently smoky. Try Talisker from Skye and Highland Park from Orkney.
Single malts cost more than blends, but the range is wide. For a full comparison, see our single malt guide and the best single malts in Malaysia.
American whiskey
Bourbon must use at least 51% corn and new charred oak barrels, so it tastes sweet, with vanilla and caramel. In Malaysia you will find Jim Beam, Maker's Mark, Woodford Reserve and Bulleit. Jack Daniel's is a Tennessee whiskey, filtered through maple charcoal before ageing. Our bourbon guide and rye whiskey guide explain the rules.
Irish whiskey
Irish whiskey is usually smooth and light, which makes it popular with beginners. Jameson is by far the easiest to find here. Bushmills and Tullamore D.E.W. are also on many shelves. See our Irish whiskey guide for the styles.
Japanese whisky
Japanese whisky follows Scottish methods but often aims for a softer, cleaner taste. Two companies dominate. Suntory makes Yamazaki, Hakushu, Hibiki, The Chita and Toki and Kakubin. Its rival Nikka makes From the Barrel, Days and the Yoichi and Miyagikyo malts.
Since April 2021, the Japan Spirits & Liqueurs Makers Association standard sets rules for the words "Japanese whisky". The whisky must be distilled, aged for at least three years and bottled in Japan. Our Japanese whisky guide covers it in more depth.
Taiwanese and Indian whisky
Hot climates age whisky fast, so these brands taste rich and mature for their age. Kavalan comes from Taiwan. Amrut and Paul John come from India. Our Taiwanese and Indian whisky guide compares them.
Canadian and Malaysian whisky
Crown Royal is a smooth Canadian blend, though it has limited availability here. Finally, Timah is a Malaysian blended whisky and one of the few local brands on retail shelves.
More whisky brands sold in Malaysia
Some whisky brands in Malaysia do not yet have their own guide. Here are their current prices. Several have limited availability, so check stock before you set out.
| Brand | Expression | Size | ABV | Typical price | Lowest seen* | Seen at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auchentoshan | 12 | 70cl | 40% | RM279 | – | whisky.my |
| Auchentoshan | Three Wood | 70cl | 43% | RM329–RM343 | – | whisky.my |
| Buffalo Trace | Kentucky Straight Bourbon | 70cl | 40-45% | RM278 | – | Whiskery |
| Eagle Rare | 10 Year Old | 70cl | 45% | RM368 | – | Whiskery |
| Glenfarclas | 12 | 70cl | 43% | RM419–RM429 | – | whisky.my, Whiskery |
| Glenfarclas | 105 | 70cl | 60% | RM479–RM484 | – | whisky.my, Whiskery |
| Glenfarclas | 15 | 70cl | 46% | RM539–RM599 | – | whisky.my, Whiskery |
| Redbreast | 12 Year Old | 70cl | 40% | RM376–RM492 | RM276 | whisky.my, Kanpai, Nomu, Goodstuff |
| Teeling | Small Batch | 70cl | 46% | RM288–RM383 | RM170 | whisky.my, Whiskery, Nomu, Goodstuff, eLuenHeng |
| Wild Turkey | 81 / Kentucky Straight | 75cl | 40.5% | RM295–RM325 | – | whisky.my, Jaya Grocer |
| Wild Turkey | 101 | 70cl | 50.5% | RM299 | RM150 | whisky.my |
| Wild Turkey | American Honey | 70cl | 35.5% | RM299 | – | whisky.my |
| Wild Turkey | 8 Year Old | 70cl | 50.5% | RM320–RM330 | – | whisky.my, Nomu, Goodstuff |
| Wild Turkey | Rare Breed | 75cl | ~58% (batch) | RM470–RM510 | – | whisky.my, Whiskery, Nomu |
Typical price is the range at mainstream Malaysian retailers for a standard 70cl or 75cl bottle, checked in October 2026. *Lowest seen is the cheapest online discounter listing. It may be a different bottle size or parallel-import stock. Prices change often, so confirm with the retailer before you buy.
- Glenfarclas is a Speyside single malt. Two specialists, whisky.my and Whiskery, list it.
- Auchentoshan is a Lowland single malt. Only whisky.my listed it in our check.
- Wild Turkey is a Kentucky bourbon, with five bottles on sale, from 81 to Rare Breed.
- Redbreast and Teeling are Irish whiskeys. Teeling shows up at six shops, including the importer's own online store.
- Buffalo Trace and Eagle Rare are Kentucky bourbons. Only Whiskery listed them.
How we price whisky brands in Malaysia
Every guide to whisky brands in Malaysia uses the same method, so you can compare prices fairly. In October 2026 we checked online prices at Malaysian retailers. These included whisky.my, W Wine & Liquor Warehouse, Jaya Grocer, Whiskery, Kanpai, Nomu, Blue Ocean and Goodstuff. Where a shop showed both a "regular" and a "sale" price, we recorded the sale price, since that is what you pay.
Each table then shows two figures:
- Typical price: the range at mainstream shops for a standard 70cl or 75cl bottle.
- Lowest seen: the lowest listing at an online discounter. It may be a different size or parallel-import stock, so we keep it separate.
We do not include duty-free prices in the brand tables, because airport shops sell different sizes, often 1 litre. For those, see our duty-free whisky guide. For the overall picture, our whisky price Malaysia guide compares every brand at once.
How to choose a whisky brand
With so many whisky brands in Malaysia, start with a budget. Our price guides for whisky under RM100, under RM200 and under RM500 narrow the field quickly. Then think about taste. If you like smooth and sweet, try Speyside malts, bourbon or Irish whiskey. If you like smoke, go for Islay.
Also consider how you will drink it. Blends and Japanese whisky suit highballs, as our whisky cocktails guide shows. Older single malts, on the other hand, are best sipped neat. For a shortlist, see the best whisky in Malaysia or our whisky for beginners picks.
Wherever you buy, use an established retailer and check the excise tax stamp. Our where to buy whisky guide lists trusted shops. Above all, enjoy whisky slowly and responsibly. You must be 21 or older to buy alcohol in Malaysia.
Prices change with promotions, stock and exchange rates. Treat these ranges as a guide and confirm the current price with the retailer.
Frequently asked questions
What is the most popular whisky brand in Malaysia?
Johnnie Walker is the name most Malaysians know, and its Red and Black Label sit in almost every shop. Chivas Regal, Jack Daniel's and Glenfiddich are also very common. See our most popular whisky list for more.
Which whisky brands are cheapest in Malaysia?
Blended Scotch brands such as VAT 69, The Famous Grouse, Teacher's and Dewar's White Label sit at the bottom of the market. Our whisky under RM200 guide lists the cheapest bottles with prices.
Is there a Malaysian whisky brand?
Yes. Timah is a Malaysian blended whisky. Our Timah guide covers its price and taste.
Why do prices for the same whisky brand differ between shops?
Shops run different promotions, and some sell parallel-import stock. In addition, Japanese whisky arrives in small batches, so prices swing widely. That is why our tables show a typical range and a separate lowest-seen price.
Which whisky brands are best for beginners?
Smooth, mild brands are the easiest start. Examples include Glenfiddich 12, Monkey Shoulder, Jameson and Nikka Days. See our whisky for beginners guide.
Where can I buy whisky brands safely in Malaysia?
Buy whisky brands in Malaysia from established retailers and supermarkets, and check the excise tax stamp with the Customs Setem Cukai app. Our where to buy guide lists trusted shops.
How often do you update brand prices?
We checked every price in October 2026. Prices change with promotions and stock, so always confirm the current price with the retailer.
