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Price Guide · October 2026

Whisky Price Malaysia 2026: The Full Price List

Typical shelf prices for about 170 whiskies sold in Malaysia, checked at local retailers in October 2026 and grouped by style.

By Whisky Malaysia Editorial Team17 min read

What is the typical whisky price in Malaysia in 2026? At mainstream Malaysian shops, most 70cl bottles cost between about RM180 and RM500. Entry blends and bourbons start near RM150–RM230. Popular 12-year-old single malts mostly sit between RM300 and RM450. Then aged Scotch and Japanese whisky climb fast, often past RM1,000. This page lists the typical price of about 170 whiskies, checked in October 2026 and grouped by style.

Whisky price in Malaysia at a glance

Here are the rough whisky price bands you will see on shelves in Malaysia. They use the typical ranges from our tables below.

Price bandWhat you getExamples (typical price)
Under RM200Entry blends, some bourbon and IrishFamous Grouse Finest RM153–RM190, Teacher's RM170, Jim Beam White RM179–RM219
RM200–RM300Standard blends, bourbon, Irish, entry maltsJohnnie Walker Black Label 12 RM248–RM269, Jameson RM213–RM310, Monkey Shoulder RM253–RM310
RM300–RM500Core single malts, older blends, Taiwanese and Indian maltsGlenfiddich 12 RM318–RM349, Talisker 10 RM295–RM319, Kavalan Classic RM439–RM473
RM500–RM1,00015- and 18-year-old malts, Japanese blendsGlenfiddich 18 RM618–RM767, Hibiki Japanese Harmony RM530–RM1,179
Over RM1,000Old age statements, rare JapaneseMacallan 18 Sherry Oak RM1,849–RM2,229, Yamazaki 18 RM3,460–RM4,399

Blended Scotch whisky prices

Blends are the best-selling style and the cheapest way into Scotch. For example, Johnnie Walker Red Label costs RM183–RM213, while Chivas Regal 12 costs RM264–RM273. Then the whisky price in Malaysia rises with age, up to Johnnie Walker Blue Label at RM868–RM929. Read more in our guide to blended Scotch whisky.

Malaysia whisky price list: blended Scotch · Typical shelf prices at Malaysian retailers Verified Oct 2026
ExpressionSizeABVTypical priceLowest seen*Seen at
Ballantine's
Finest70/75cl40%RM193–RM209RM105whisky.my, Wine Warehouse
1770cl40%RM408–RM459RM320whisky.my, Wine Warehouse
2170cl—RM500–Mr Chow (online discounter) only
Black & White
Blended70cl40%RM209RM95whisky.my
Chivas Regal
1270/75cl40%RM264–RM273RM140whisky.my, Wine Warehouse, Jaya Grocer
Extra 1370cl40%RM315–RM328RM196whisky.my
XV 1570cl40%RM333–RM387RM200whisky.my, Wine Warehouse, Jaya Grocer
Mizunara70cl40%RM428–RM432RM255whisky.my, Wine Warehouse
1870/75cl40%RM448–RM525RM270whisky.my, Wine Warehouse, Jaya Grocer
2570cl40%RM2,119RM1,033whisky.my
Dewar's
White Label75cl40%RM188–RM230RM100whisky.my, Wine Warehouse, Jaya Grocer
1275cl40%RM228–RM259RM130whisky.my, Wine Warehouse, Jaya Grocer
1575cl40%RM280–RM309RM203whisky.my, Wine Warehouse
Famous Grouse
Finest70cl40%RM153–RM190RM95whisky.my, Wine Warehouse, Jaya Grocer
Grant's
Triple Wood——RM209RM115whisky.my
Johnnie Walker
Red Label70/75cl40%RM183–RM213RM95whisky.my, Wine Warehouse, Jaya Grocer
Black Label 1270/75cl40%RM248–RM269RM150whisky.my, Wine Warehouse, Jaya Grocer
Double Black70cl—RM280–RM319RM190whisky.my, Wine Warehouse
Green Label 1570/75cl43%RM295–RM308RM200whisky.my, Wine Warehouse
Gold Label Reserve70/75cl40%RM328–RM379RM176whisky.my, Wine Warehouse
1870/75cl—RM458–RM490RM275whisky.my, Wine Warehouse
XR 2175cl40%RM629–RM710–whisky.my, Jaya Grocer
Blue Label70cl40%RM868–RM929RM593whisky.my, Wine Warehouse
Royal Salute
21 Signature Blend70cl40%RM748–RM750–whisky.my, Wine Warehouse
Teacher's
Highland Cream70cl40%RM170RM90whisky.my
VAT 69
Blended1L—RM90–Mr Chow (online discounter) only

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.

Blended malt prices

A blended malt mixes single malts from more than one distillery, with no grain whisky. The best-known example in Malaysia is Monkey Shoulder, priced at RM253–RM310. It is a popular pick for highballs and cocktails.

Malaysia whisky price list: blended malt · Typical shelf prices at Malaysian retailers Verified Oct 2026
BrandExpressionSizeABVTypical priceLowest seen*Seen at
Monkey ShoulderBlended Malt70cl40%RM253–RM310RM158whisky.my, Wine Warehouse, Whiskery

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.

Single malt Scotch whisky prices

Single malts come from one distillery. Entry bottles such as Glenlivet Founder's Reserve start at RM258–RM312. Most 12-year-old malts then sit between RM300 and RM500. Age pushes the whisky price up quickly in Malaysia, so a Macallan 18 Double Cask costs RM1,598–RM1,922. Also note that a few malts in this table are sold only by one online discounter, so they have limited availability. Our single malt whisky guide explains the regions and styles.

Malaysia whisky price list: single malt Scotch · Typical shelf prices at Malaysian retailers Verified Oct 2026
ExpressionSizeABVTypical priceLowest seen*Seen at
Aberlour
1270cl40%RM499RM232whisky.my
A'bunadh70clcask strengthRM999RM406whisky.my
16 Double Cask70cl40%RM1,069RM396whisky.my
Ardbeg
1070cl46%RM388–RM448RM272whisky.my, Wine Warehouse, Whiskery
Wee Beastie70cl47.4%RM389RM223whisky.my
Corryvreckan70cl—RM430–Mr Chow (online discounter) only
Uigeadail70cl54.2%RM707–RM822RM346whisky.my, Wine Warehouse, Whiskery
Auchentoshan
1270cl40%RM279–whisky.my
Three Wood70cl43%RM329–RM343–whisky.my
Balvenie
12 DoubleWood70cl40%RM433–RM520RM280whisky.my, Wine Warehouse, Jaya Grocer, Whiskery
14 Caribbean Cask70cl43%RM577–RM628–whisky.my, Wine Warehouse, Whiskery
16 French Oak70cl47.6%RM969–RM1,049–whisky.my, Wine Warehouse
21 PortWood70cl40%RM1,780–RM2,138–whisky.my, Wine Warehouse, Whiskery
Bowmore
1270cl40%RM299–RM319RM190whisky.my, Wine Warehouse
1570cl43%RM405–RM430RM265whisky.my, Wine Warehouse
1870cl43%RM599–RM615RM465whisky.my, Wine Warehouse
Dalmore
1270cl40%RM410–RM469RM305whisky.my, Wine Warehouse
Cigar Malt70cl—RM463–Mr Chow (online discounter) only
1570cl40%RM680–RM689–whisky.my, Wine Warehouse
1870cl43%RM1,448–RM1,550–whisky.my, Wine Warehouse
Glen Grant
Arboralis70cl40%RM268–RM278–whisky.my, Wine Warehouse
1070cl40%RM279–RM330–whisky.my, Wine Warehouse, Jaya Grocer
1270cl43%RM349RM183whisky.my
15 Batch Strength70cl50%RM398–whisky.my, Wine Warehouse
1870cl43%RM679–RM728RM513whisky.my, Wine Warehouse
Glenfarclas
1270cl43%RM419–RM429–whisky.my, Whiskery
10570cl60%RM479–RM484–whisky.my, Whiskery
1570cl46%RM539–RM599–whisky.my, Whiskery
Glenfiddich
Fire & Cane70cl—RM256–Mr Chow (online discounter) only
1270cl40%RM318–RM349RM193whisky.my, Wine Warehouse
1570cl40%RM425–RM498RM255whisky.my, Wine Warehouse, Whiskery
1870cl40%RM618–RM767RM383whisky.my, Wine Warehouse, Whiskery
21 Gran Reserva70cl40%RM1,088–RM1,238RM903whisky.my, Wine Warehouse, Whiskery
Glenlivet
Founder's Reserve70cl40%RM258–RM312RM170whisky.my, Wine Warehouse, Jaya Grocer
1270cl40%RM335–RM370RM205whisky.my, Wine Warehouse, Jaya Grocer
1570cl40%RM435–RM580RM286whisky.my, Wine Warehouse
1870cl40%RM620–RM689RM480whisky.my, Wine Warehouse
Glenmorangie
Original 1070cl40%RM299–RM388RM173whisky.my, Wine Warehouse
Lasanta 1270cl43%RM368–RM408RM205whisky.my, Wine Warehouse
Quinta Ruban 1470cl46%RM459RM270whisky.my
Nectar d'Or70cl46%RM499RM345whisky.my
18 Extremely Rare70cl40%RM755–RM799RM475whisky.my, Wine Warehouse
Highland Park
1270cl40%RM288–RM319RM220whisky.my, Wine Warehouse
18 (Viking Pride)70cl43%RM728–RM889RM605whisky.my
Lagavulin
870cl48%RM369–RM428RM273whisky.my, Wine Warehouse, Whiskery
1670cl43%RM418–RM478RM340whisky.my, Wine Warehouse, Whiskery
Laphroaig
1070/75cl43%RM318–RM319RM226whisky.my, Wine Warehouse
Select70cl40%RM325RM213whisky.my
Quarter Cask70cl48%RM429–RM433RM253whisky.my, Wine Warehouse
Macallan
12 Double Cask70cl40%RM440–RM524RM393whisky.my, Wine Warehouse, Jaya Grocer
12 Sherry Oak70cl40%RM498–RM638RM445whisky.my, Jaya Grocer, Whiskery
Classic Cut 202370cl50.3%RM650–RM752–whisky.my, Wine Warehouse
15 Double Cask70cl43%RM798–RM982–whisky.my, Wine Warehouse, Jaya Grocer
Rare Cask70cl43%RM1,588–whisky.my
18 Double Cask70cl43%RM1,598–RM1,922–whisky.my, Wine Warehouse, Jaya Grocer, Whiskery
18 Sherry Oak70cl43%RM1,849–RM2,229RM1,563whisky.my, Jaya Grocer, Whiskery
Singleton
Dufftown 1270cl—RM175–Mr Chow (online discounter) only
Dufftown 1570cl—RM246–Mr Chow (online discounter) only
Glen Ord 1270cl40%RM316–RM357RM200whisky.my, Wine Warehouse
Dufftown 1870cl—RM403–Mr Chow (online discounter) only
Glen Ord 1570cl40%RM409–RM465RM285whisky.my, Wine Warehouse
Glen Ord 1870cl40%RM563–RM663RM403whisky.my, Wine Warehouse
Talisker
Skye70cl—RM210–Mr Chow (online discounter) only
1070cl45.8%RM295–RM319RM195whisky.my, Wine Warehouse, Whiskery
Storm70cl45.8%RM299RM230whisky.my
1870cl45.8%RM729RM615whisky.my

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.

Bourbon, Tennessee and rye whiskey prices

American whiskey is good value next to other whisky prices in Malaysia. Jim Beam White costs RM179–RM219 and Jack Daniel's Old No.7 costs RM195–RM229. Maker's Mark, a softer wheated bourbon, costs RM244–RM319. However, some bottles, such as Four Roses and Evan Williams, appear only at one discounter. See our bourbon whiskey guide for the rules behind the label.

Malaysia whisky price list: bourbon, Tennessee and rye · Typical shelf prices at Malaysian retailers Verified Oct 2026
ExpressionSizeABVTypical priceLowest seen*Seen at
Buffalo Trace
Kentucky Straight Bourbon70cl40-45%RM278–Whiskery
Bulleit
Rye70cl45%RM175–Mr Chow (online discounter) only
10 Year Old70cl45.6%RM190–Mr Chow (online discounter) only
Bourbon75cl45%RM269–Blue Ocean
Eagle Rare
10 Year Old70cl45%RM368–Whiskery
Evan Williams
Black Label (Kentucky Straight)70cl43%RM108–Mr Chow (online discounter) only
Four Roses
Small Batch70cl45%RM206–Mr Chow (online discounter) only
Single Barrel70cl50%RM221–Mr Chow (online discounter) only
Jack Daniel's
Old No.770cl40%RM195–RM229RM126whisky.my, Wine Warehouse, Jaya Grocer, Kanpai, Nomu, Blue Ocean, Goodstuff
Tennessee Honey70cl35%RM196–RM220–whisky.my, Wine Warehouse, Jaya Grocer, Kanpai, Nomu
Gentleman Jack70cl40%RM215–RM309–whisky.my, Wine Warehouse, Kanpai, Nomu, Blue Ocean
Single Barrel Select70cl45-47% (varies)RM319–RM352RM221whisky.my, Wine Warehouse, Kanpai, Nomu
Jim Beam
White Label70cl40%RM179–RM219RM100whisky.my, Wine Warehouse, Jaya Grocer, Kanpai, Nomu, Blue Ocean, Goodstuff
Honey70cl32.5-35%RM179–RM200RM106whisky.my, Nomu
Black (Extra Aged)70cl43%RM185–RM260RM120whisky.my, Blue Ocean, Nomu
Maker's Mark
Maker's Mark70cl45%RM244–RM319RM133whisky.my, Wine Warehouse, Whiskery, Kanpai, Nomu, Blue Ocean, eLuenHeng
4670cl47%RM395RM263Nomu
Wild Turkey
81 / Kentucky Straight75cl40.5%RM295–RM325–whisky.my, Jaya Grocer
10170cl50.5%RM299RM150whisky.my
American Honey70cl35.5%RM299–whisky.my
8 Year Old70cl50.5%RM320–RM330–whisky.my, Nomu, Goodstuff
Rare Breed75cl~58% (batch)RM470–RM510–whisky.my, Whiskery, Nomu
Woodford Reserve
Distiller's Select (Bourbon)70cl43.2%RM295–RM349RM180whisky.my, Kanpai, Nomu, Goodstuff
Rye70cl45.2%RM300–RM351RM215whisky.my, Kanpai, Nomu, Blue Ocean
Double Oaked75cl43.2%RM379–RM460–whisky.my, Kanpai, Nomu, Goodstuff

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.

Irish whiskey prices

Irish whiskey is smooth, easy to find and fairly priced in Malaysia. Tullamore D.E.W. costs RM185–RM235, and Jameson costs RM213–RM310. At the top, Redbreast 12 costs RM376–RM492. Jameson is also the most widely stocked whiskey in our data, listed by nine retailers.

Malaysia whisky price list: Irish whiskey · Typical shelf prices at Malaysian retailers Verified Oct 2026
ExpressionSizeABVTypical priceLowest seen*Seen at
Bushmills
Original70cl40%RM245–RM276RM126whisky.my, Wine Warehouse, Whiskery, eLuenHeng
Black Bush70cl40%RM265–RM299RM133whisky.my, Wine Warehouse, Whiskery, eLuenHeng
10 Year Old Single Malt70cl40%RM278–RM331RM176whisky.my, Wine Warehouse, Whiskery, Nomu, eLuenHeng
Jameson
Original (Triple Distilled)70cl40%RM213–RM310RM120whisky.my, Wine Warehouse, Jaya Grocer, Whiskery, Kanpai, Nomu, Blue Ocean, Goodstuff
Black Barrel70cl40%RM269–RM320RM140whisky.my, Wine Warehouse, Jaya Grocer, Whiskery, Kanpai, Nomu, Goodstuff
Redbreast
12 Year Old70cl40%RM376–RM492RM276whisky.my, Kanpai, Nomu, Goodstuff
Teeling
Small Batch70cl46%RM288–RM383RM170whisky.my, Whiskery, Nomu, Goodstuff, eLuenHeng
Tullamore D.E.W.
Original70cl40%RM185–RM235RM115whisky.my, Kanpai, 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.

Japanese whisky prices

Japanese whisky has the widest price ranges of any whisky style in Malaysia. For example, Yamazaki 12 runs from RM950 to RM1,888 across shops. That is because stock is tight and some shops price by demand. Meanwhile, everyday blends keep a fair whisky price in Malaysia: Suntory Kakubin costs RM200–RM270 and Toki costs RM269. Our Japanese whisky guide explains the main houses.

Malaysia whisky price list: Japanese · Typical shelf prices at Malaysian retailers Verified Oct 2026
ExpressionSizeABVTypical priceLowest seen*Seen at
Hakushu
Distiller's Reserve70cl43%RM599–RM845RM540whisky.my, Wine Warehouse, Kanpai, Nomu, Goodstuff
12 Year Old70cl43%RM880–RM1,699–whisky.my, Wine Warehouse, Kanpai, Nomu, Goodstuff
Hibiki
Japanese Harmony70cl43%RM530–RM1,179RM473whisky.my, Wine Warehouse, Whiskery, Goodstuff, Kanpai, Nomu
21 Year Old70cl43%RM3,991–RM6,600RM3,886whisky.my, Wine Warehouse, Kanpai, Goodstuff
17 Year Old70cl43%RM4,388–RM5,164–whisky.my, Wine Warehouse, Whiskery
Nikka
From the Barrel500ml51.4%RM268–RM348RM250whisky.my, Wine Warehouse, Jaya Grocer, Whiskery, Kanpai, Nomu, Blue Ocean, Goodstuff
Days70cl40%RM320–RM350RM190whisky.my, Wine Warehouse, Jaya Grocer, Goodstuff
Coffey Grain70cl45%RM433–RM455RM246whisky.my, Wine Warehouse
Coffey Malt70cl45%RM443–RM465RM280whisky.my, Wine Warehouse
Taketsuru Pure Malt70cl43%RM445–RM498RM326whisky.my, Goodstuff
Miyagikyo Single Malt70cl45%RM448–RM525RM433whisky.my, Jaya Grocer, Kanpai, Blue Ocean, Goodstuff
Yoichi Single Malt70cl45%RM465–RM584RM413whisky.my, Kanpai, Blue Ocean, Goodstuff
Suntory Kakubin
Kakubin70cl40%RM200–RM270RM145whisky.my, Wine Warehouse, Jaya Grocer, Whiskery, Kanpai, Nomu, Blue Ocean, Goodstuff
Suntory Toki
Toki70cl43%RM269RM193whisky.my
The Chita
The Chita70cl43%RM270–RM470RM216whisky.my, Wine Warehouse, Whiskery, Kanpai, Nomu
Yamazaki
Distiller's Reserve70cl43%RM620–RM1,186RM543whisky.my, Wine Warehouse, Whiskery, Kanpai, Nomu
12 Year Old70cl43%RM950–RM1,888RM843whisky.my, Wine Warehouse, Kanpai, Nomu, Blue Ocean, Goodstuff
18 Year Old70cl43%RM3,460–RM4,399RM3,343whisky.my, Wine Warehouse, Kanpai, Nomu, Goodstuff

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.

Taiwanese, Indian, Canadian and Malaysian whisky prices

World whisky prices in Malaysia fill the gap between Scotch and Japanese. Kavalan Classic from Taiwan costs RM439–RM473, and Amrut Indian Single Malt costs RM388–RM399. Malaysia's own Timah costs RM198–RM219. Crown Royal from Canada appears only as a 1L bottle at one discounter, so it has limited availability.

Malaysia whisky price list: Taiwanese, Indian, Canadian and Malaysian · Typical shelf prices at Malaysian retailers Verified Oct 2026
ExpressionSizeABVTypical priceLowest seen*Seen at
Amrut
Peated70cl46%RM290–Mr Chow (online discounter) only
Indian Single Malt70cl46%RM388–RM399RM210whisky.my, Wine Warehouse
Intermediate Sherry70cl46-57%RM435–RM453–whisky.my, Wine Warehouse
Fusion70cl50%RM448–RM455RM245whisky.my, Wine Warehouse
Crown Royal
Deluxe1L40%RM125–Mr Chow (online discounter) only
Kavalan
Distillery Select No.170cl40%RM395–RM449RM270whisky.my, Jaya Grocer, Whiskery, Goodstuff, eLuenHeng
Distillery Select No.270cl40%RM396–RM449RM266whisky.my, Jaya Grocer, Whiskery, Goodstuff, eLuenHeng
Concertmaster Port Cask Finish70cl40%RM420–RM429RM320whisky.my, Whiskery, Goodstuff, eLuenHeng
Classic Single Malt70cl40%RM439–RM473RM286whisky.my, Whiskery, eLuenHeng
Triple Sherry Cask70cl40%RM504RM330Goodstuff, eLuenHeng
ex-Bourbon Oak70cl46%RM525–RM554–whisky.my, eLuenHeng
Podium70cl46%RM591RM295eLuenHeng
Oloroso Sherry Oak70cl46%RM629RM429eLuenHeng
Solist ex-Bourbon70clcask strength (varies)RM831RM469eLuenHeng
Solist Port70clcask strength (varies)RM850–eLuenHeng
Solist Brandy70clcask strength (varies)RM889–RM920–whisky.my, eLuenHeng
Solist Oloroso Sherry70clcask strength (varies)RM933–eLuenHeng
Solist Vinho Barrique70clcask strength (varies)RM949–RM1,488RM783whisky.my, Jaya Grocer, Goodstuff, eLuenHeng
Solist Amontillado Sherry75clcask strength (varies)RM1,668–RM1,798–Whiskery, eLuenHeng
Solist Manzanilla Sherry70clcask strength (varies)RM1,689–RM1,798–whisky.my, eLuenHeng
Solist PX Sherry70clcask strength (varies)RM1,988–RM2,133–whisky.my, eLuenHeng
Paul John
Nirvana70cl40%RM290–RM338–whisky.my, Nomu
Edited70cl46%RM350–RM431–whisky.my, Kanpai, Nomu
Brilliance70cl46%RM356–RM396–whisky.my, Kanpai, Nomu
Bold70cl46%RM399RM226whisky.my
Timah
Double Peated Blended75cl40%RM198–RM219–whisky.my, Wine Warehouse

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.

Whisky price in Malaysia vs duty-free

Duty-free shops at the airport can be cheaper, mainly because they sell 1L bottles without local duty. The figures below come from the Eraman online catalogue for KLIA Terminal 1, read on 16 October 2026. Eraman says purchases can be made only at the airport.

WhiskyEraman KLIA priceMalaysian retail (typical, 70/75cl)
Johnnie Walker Black LabelRM228 (1L)RM248–RM269
Jack Daniel's Old No.7RM159 (1L)RM195–RM229
Monkey ShoulderRM209 (1L)RM253–RM310
Glenlivet Founder's ReserveRM282 (1L)RM258–RM312
Macallan 18RM1,575 (70cl)RM1,598–RM2,229 (Double Cask or Sherry Oak)

So duty-free can beat the normal whisky price in Malaysia, but the saving is not huge on every bottle. Also remember the limit. You can bring in only 1 litre of wine, spirits or beer in total, under the Royal Malaysian Customs travellers' guide. Our KLIA duty-free whisky page covers the stores and the rules.

Why whisky prices in Malaysia are high

Why is the whisky price in Malaysia so high? Most of the gap comes from fixed taxes. Since 1 November 2025, excise on whisky is RM165 per litre of pure alcohol. Import duty adds RM58 per litre of product. So a 70cl bottle at 40% carries about RM86.80 in these two duties alone. Then 10% sales tax, importer margins and shop margins come on top.

Because the duty is a fixed amount, it hits cheap bottles hardest. That is why you rarely see a genuine 70cl whisky priced under RM150 in Malaysia. Our whisky tax Malaysia explainer walks through the sums.

Oak casks in a dark warehouse, the ageing stage that drives whisky prices in Malaysia
Longer ageing in oak is one reason older whiskies cost more.

Whisky price lists by budget

Want a shorter list? These pages filter the full whisky price list for Malaysia by budget. Each one explains what you can realistically buy.

Glass of amber whisky glowing on a bar counter with blurred back-bar bottles
Price Guide · Budget

Under RM100

Why a genuine 70cl whisky under RM100 is so rare in Malaysia, the few listings we found, and safer budget options.

Glass of amber whisky glowing on a bar counter with blurred back-bar bottles
Price Guide · Budget

Under RM200

Every whisky with a typical price of RM200 or less in Malaysia, with picks by style and a step-up list to RM300.

Glass of amber whisky glowing on a bar counter with blurred back-bar bottles
Price Guide · Mid-range

Under RM500

Single malts, 18-year-old blends, bourbon and Japanese whisky with a typical price between RM200 and RM500 in Malaysia.

How to read a whisky price table

  1. Check the size. Some bottles are 75cl or 1L. So compare each whisky price in Malaysia by bottle size, not just the headline number.
  2. Check the ABV. A higher strength means more whisky per pour, and also more excise duty.
  3. Use the typical price first. This is the whisky price that licensed shops in Malaysia charge. Then look at the lowest seen price as a floor.
  4. Read the "Seen at" column. If only one discounter lists a bottle, stock is limited and may be a parallel import.
  5. Confirm before you pay. Prices change with promotions, so check the retailer's current price.

A note on these prices

We are an independent guide, and we do not sell whisky or take payment for listings. Whisky prices in Malaysia move often, so we recheck this list regularly. Our aim is a fair, dated whisky price guide for Malaysia, not a sales page. If you spot a big change, the retailer's own page is always the final word. Finally, the legal age to buy alcohol in Malaysia is 21, and please drink responsibly.

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

How much is a bottle of whisky in Malaysia?

The typical whisky price in Malaysia for a 70cl bottle at mainstream retailers is between about RM180 and RM500 in October 2026. Entry blends such as Johnnie Walker Red Label sit at RM183–RM213, and popular 12-year-old single malts such as Glenfiddich 12 sit at RM318–RM349. Aged and Japanese whiskies can cost several thousand ringgit.

Berapa harga whisky di Malaysia? (What is the harga whisky Malaysia range?)

The harga whisky, or whisky price, in Malaysia for a standard 70cl bottle usually starts near RM150–RM200 for blends and bourbon. Single malts mostly start from about RM260. See the tables on this page for each brand.

Which shop sells whisky cheapest in Malaysia?

No single shop is always cheapest. Prices move with promotions, so compare two or three licensed retailers before you buy. Online discounters often list lower prices, but some sell parallel imports or other bottle sizes. Our where to buy whisky guide explains how to check a seller.

Why do whisky prices in Malaysia differ between Shopee and shops?

Marketplace listings can be official brand stores, licensed shops, parallel imports or, in the worst case, fakes. Bottle size also varies, since 1L and 75cl bottles are common. Compare the size and the seller before the price.

Is it cheaper to buy whisky duty-free?

Often, yes, for travel-size 1L bottles. For example, Eraman at KLIA listed Johnnie Walker Black Label 1L at RM228 on 16 October 2026. However, you can bring in only 1 litre of alcohol duty-free. See our KLIA duty-free whisky guide.

Why does a bar charge so much more than a shop?

A bar adds its own costs, such as rent, staff, glassware, licences and service tax on top of the retail price. So a bottle or dram at a bar usually costs far more than the shelf price shown here.

When do whisky prices drop in Malaysia?

Retailers often run deals around festive seasons and big online sale days. However, promotions change each year, so check the retailer directly. Always buy from a licensed seller, even during a sale.