La Maison du Whisky - often shortened to LMDW - was founded in Paris in 1956 by Georges Bénitah, making it one of the oldest dedicated whisky retailers in the world. Now run by the Bénitah family into its third generation, LMDW has grown from a small Parisian boutique into France's most influential whisky importer and a reference point for collectors across Europe.
What they stock
The catalogue spans thousands of expressions, with particular depth in Scotch single malts, Japanese whisky, and rare independent bottlings. Beyond whisky, LMDW carries an extensive range of rum, cognac, armagnac, and other fine spirits - reflecting their broader role as one of France's most respected specialist spirits merchants.
Artist Collective & exclusive bottlings
LMDW is a bottler in their own right, with long-running series such as the Artist Collective - hand-selected single casks chosen by their in-house team - alongside frequent distillery collaborations and exclusive festival releases. These bottles are widely sought-after and regularly appear in the secondary market at significant premiums.
Japanese whisky specialist
LMDW played a pivotal role in introducing Japanese whisky to European drinkers, with exclusive import relationships spanning Nikka, Chichibu, and many of the category's most celebrated producers. Their annual Whisky Live Paris is one of the largest consumer whisky events in continental Europe.
Retail & distribution
Alongside whisky.fr, LMDW operates flagship boutiques in Paris (Carrefour de l'Odéon and Rue d'Anjou), Singapore, and Nyon, and distributes to bars, restaurants, and specialist retailers across France and beyond.
Delivery
Ships to UK & worldwide
Estimated delivery: €8
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