´W,´ Santo Domingo´s first specialized whiskey bar is now open

´W,´ Santo Domingo´sfirst specialized whiskey bar is now openSanto Domingo.- The groupO.livia in partnership with The Macallan, the world’s most coveted whiskey, cutthe ribbon on "W," Santo Domingo´s first specialized whiskey bar.

This new speakeasy is acomfortable and elegant concept, which will have the city´s most complete whiskeylist, offering 120 varieties of whiskeys from Scotland and Ireland, classicAmerican whiskeys of Tennessee rye and bourbon, to Japan´s newly famouswhiskeys and innovative breweries in northern Sweden.

"With this we hopeto satisfy the new curiosity that we have identified among our Dominicanfriends about the interesting world of whiskey," said O.livia Groupexecutive chef and co-owner Erik Malmsten.

"At this bar you willfind the complete portfolio of The Macallan available in the country, fromMacallan Sherry Oak 12 Yrs., 1824 Series (Amber, Sienna, Ruby) to the 1824Masters Series Collection (Rare Cask, reflection, No. 6 and M) ," said TheMacallan Brand ambassador for the Dominican Republic, Rafael Rodriguez.

“We´ll be conductingexclusive tastings for customers of W, whiskey and spirits lovers, andcocktails; you can also enjoy live music and a modern international cuisinemenu bar.

"W" islocated on Max Henriquez Ureña, corner Lope de Vega, next to the RestaurantO.livia. We will also be open from Tuesday to Sunday. Reservations 809-412-1159/ 809-547-3592.