Fun fact: Nothing grabs the Melbourne Lyf team’s attention more than whiskey. And when news dropped that Ocean 12 – a new bar in the CBD – has “one of Melbourne’s largest collections of whiskey”, well, we got pretty excited.

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Ok, a lot excited.

• Ocean 12
• Opens August 8
• Crown Casino, Level 3

Ocean 12 is the newest edition to Crown and they’ve certainly come to play.

The bar which is located at the former Studio 3, features 60 Cuban cigar varieties and more than 400 types of whiskey. Yes, 400!

Of course, there are others in Melbourne who boast equally, if not more slightly more impressive numbers of the good stuff (*doffs hat to Whisky and Alement*) but 400 is nothing to sneeze at! The owners described it as “one of the largest assortments in Australia“.

Did we mention they’ve also got more than 30 private karaoke rooms?

Smash your way through more 140,000 songs in six languages, including English, Japanese, Korean and Khmer.

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The rooms range from intimate spaces to large apartment-sized rooms, and some come with a dedicated bartender, private cigar terrace, city skyline and Yarra River views.

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Golden Age Group founder and Managing Director Jeff Xu said Ocean 12 has “something for everyone”.

“We believe we have fused the best of the city’s nightlife into one exceptional venue.

“Spirited yet sophisticated, we have ensured the experience is built around each guest, with the hope that Melburnians and visitors will have unforgettable evenings time and time again.”

The cigar lounge boasts uninterrupted views of Melbourne’s skyline, with a selection of Cuban’s including Hoyo de Monterrey Petit Robusto, Cohiba Siglo IV, Montecristo Montecristo No. 2 and H. Upmann Magnum 54… you know, if you’re into that sort of thing.

We’ll stick to the whiskey, thanks.

Ocean 12’s whiskey selection

Speaking of whiskey, Ocean 12 has partnered with LVMH’s Hennessy to create an ever-changing menu of more than 400 whiskies.

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Whiskey lovers can choose from classic to independent bottlings to some of the world’s rarest tipples and if you’re a whiskey nerd, you can sink your dosh into varieties not found anywhere else in Australia, including:

• Yamazaki 18 year Mizunara Oak Cask 2017 release
• Macallan Reflexion 1st Fill Sherry Hogsheads
• Glenfarclas Family Cask 1966 Fino Cask
• and Laphroaig 30 Year Old distilled in 1995 .

Non-whiskey drinkers are also catered for, thanks to a large selection of premium local and international spirits, beers and wines.

Yes, there’s food too.

A terrace tapas restaurant features a menu from chef Alan Liu, with dishes including Mediterranean Chips Potato Bonilla with Espinaler Foam, Sobrasada with Mahon Cheese a nd Honeycomb and Chorizo Lollipops with Gorgonzola.

Feeling peckish? Don’t stress, the menu also features larger plates. Get stuck into dishes, including Squid Ink Paella with Seafood, Tuna Loin with Candied Onion and Roasted Pork Ribs with Chimichurri and “Mojo” with Rosemary Roasted Potato.

Ocean 12 officially opens Thursday, 8 August and will welcome guests seven days a week from 6pm – 5am.

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To enter, head to Crown’s nightclub emporium. Enter on Yarra Promenade, stroll through the food court and take the elevator up to level 3.