The Malt Room Reviews Summary

Whisky Selection

Pros:

• "The whiskey collection is incredible! Tried Talisker 18 and Dalmore 15, both were amazing."
• "A hidden gem in Inverness! They have whisky flights, which were, of course, delicious."
• "Hundreds of bottles of Scotch Whisky are at the offer, available through tasting flights or on their own."
• "A few steps off Church St in the beautiful Victoria Market I was rapt to find this cozy whisky bar. Amazing to find such a range of whisky on the menu."
• "Great wee place. Knowledgeable staff, welcoming, advice from fellow customers. Highly recommend for whisky lover."
• "Cannot rate this place highly enough. The first night we just had drinks the second we went to the Whisky tasting and music night."
• "This place has a wonderful atmosphere, friendly and knowledgeable bartenders, and even better whiskeys."
• "Awesome bar with a wide selection of whiskys. Very knowledgeable bar man who will patiently guide you through their selection."

Cons:

• "However, be prepared to pay, it was definitely more expensive than some whiskey flights I’ve had before."
• "I marked one star off because even their cheapest whiskies are more expensive by a couple of pounds than other bars in town."

Staff Knowledge and Friendliness

Pros:

• "The staff was extremely kind and knowledgeable, and able to help with any questions we had."
• "Barman was very knowledgeable and friendly, the menu is comprehensive and informative."
• "Nick and the team have deep knowledge about the products and provide excellent guidance to what you are looking for."
• "Wonderfully knowledgeable staff member listened to our taste and guided us to three whisky choices we would never have known to make."
• "We had an incredible experience at The Malt Room, where their chocolate flight surpassed all expectations."
• "Olivia and the entire team from the tasting room upstairs to the Inverness Whiskey across the way(owned by same group) provided us an interesting, learning, tasting, discussion environment."
• "My husband and I had a lovely experience at the Malt Room. The staff was extremely welcoming and knowledgeable."
• "Whether you are a novice or veteran whisky drinker, they will take great care of you here. The bartender, Malcom, was extremely patient and attentive."

Cons:

• "A great little hidden spot with a great atmosphere and a fine selection of whisky. Only reason for 4 stars rather than 5 was there was a good few things on the menu unavailable and the person serving us just seemed really put out at being asked to do something."
• "Good whisky, congratulations to the producers. BUT the employee didnt have education and ability to be in front of a space like this working directly with the public."
• "We were visiting Inverness and wanted to try this place out, it was fairly busy and we were told to wait outside for a table to come up, which we did. Ten minutes passed and three other groups of people walked in and got seated."
• "An elitist establishment that discriminates against the common folk. Turned away because they only cater towards a specific clientele and if you don’t dress the part then you become the problem."

Ambiance and Atmosphere

Pros:

• "The ambiance was also terrific, and felt very cozy and comforting."
• "This is an exceptional venue, and we enjoyed a private whisky tasting in the upstairs lounge which blew us away."
• "A hidden gem in Inverness! The perfect way to spend a couple hours, highly recommend!"
• "Really chill vibe. Large selection of whisky and very knowledgeable staff."
• "Their malt collection was terrific, and the bartender was charming. Additionally, the room provides a perfect atmosphere."
• "As the saying goes, ‘small but mighty’. The Malt Room is an intimate space, that packs a huge amount of experiences."
• "The bartender, Malcom, was extremely patient and attentive while we described the kinds of whiskies we preferred."
• "Booked the whisky tasting on a Thursday night. Cozy atmosphere, great whisky, and a wonderful music experience from Davy!"

Cons:

• "It's very hard to think of anything wrong with the place at all."
• "A small place with a big choice of whisky! A great little find, great choices, but seating a bit limited."
• "The bar has a cosy, intimate vibe with sofas as well as tables, and I could easily have spent a few hours here."
• "Cosy whisky bar, with a huge choice of whisky where you can learn to taste and appreciate the differences thanks to the expertise and advice of the super knowledgible bartenders."