Where to Buy The Best French Rum and Cognac in Singapore

There are plenty of places to buy a bottle in Singapore, but far fewer where the label, the story and the liquid all feel truly worth the space on your shelf. This guide focuses on French rum and cognac that bring real craftsmanship to your home bar.

If you like the idea of rum as a true terroir spirit, Planteray Rum (from Maison Ferrand) is the perfect place to start. Planteray works with rums from islands such as Barbados, Jamaica and Fiji, often ageing them first in the tropics before refining them in Ferrand oak casks in France, a double‑ageing process that layers Caribbean character with French precision.

In Singapore, you’ll find references like Planteray Barbados 5 Year, Original Dark and XO or limited releases on curated online shops and specialist retailers, many of which offer same‑day or next‑day delivery.

Expect ripe banana, vanilla and spice in the darker styles, brighter tropical fruit in some of the island bottlings, and drier, more structured expressions designed with cocktails in mind, a very French way to explore rum not as a monolith, but island by island.

On the cognac side, Ferrand Cognac is Maison Ferrand’s tribute to classic French brandy, with a strong focus on traditional methods, careful barrel work and expressive, food‑friendly styles.

In Singapore, you can spot Ferrand “10 Generations” on gourmet and grocery platforms such as FairPrice, and bartender‑favourite expressions like Pierre Ferrand 1840 Original Formula Cognac on specialist spirits sites and marketplace platforms.

Ferrand Cognac tends to favour balance over heaviness: plenty of fruit and florals, supported by spice and oak rather than dominated by it. It’s the kind of bottle you open for guests who already enjoy cognac and are ready to discover something more artisanal, still elegant, but with more personality than the usual suspects.

Long beloved in France and now making a comeback in Asia, Bisquit & Dubouché is a house with over 200 years of heritage and a signature style built on long, intuitive distillation (“Long Cut”) for maximum aromatic expression.

Campari Group has officially launched Bisquit & Dubouché in Singapore with its VSOP and XO, full‑bodied cognacs with floral and fruity intensity, aged on eaux‑de‑vie from Grande Champagne, Petite Champagne, Fins Bois and Bons Bois crus.

You’ll find Bisquit & Dubouché at major online spirits retailers in Singapore, from Cellarbration to premium boutiques and e‑shops that specialise in French brown spirits, often with XO gift boxes and VSOP sets that make very chic presents.

When it comes to sheer presence, Hennessy is the house you can’t miss. With around half of the global cognac market and a range that runs from VS to Paradis and beyond, it’s also the easiest to find in Singapore.

Local retailers and online platforms stock Hennessy VSOP and other core expressions widely; grocery chains like FairPrice list VSOP, while dedicated spirits sites and marketplaces allow you to compare prices across standard and prestige bottlings.

If you’re building a bar from scratch, Hennessy is the reliable “always have one at home” bottle, perfect for cocktails, classic serves and guests who already know and love the name.

For those who prefer their cognac firmly rooted in the heart of the appellation, Rémy Martin is the house that focuses exclusively on Fine Champagne cognac (a blend of Grande and Petite Champagne crus).

In Singapore, Rémy Martin is available both to individuals and to the trade: specialist distributors supply hotels, restaurants and bars, while retail and online shops list VSOP, XO and Club editions with regular promotions and bundle deals.

It’s a natural choice if you like your cognac rich, textural and a little more opulent, something you pour after dinner when the conversation stretches late into the night.

If you’d like to deepen your understanding of rum terroirs, don’t miss our upcoming Rum Terroir Journey: an immersive tasting evening created in collaboration with Maison Ferrand and Moutarde, hosted at Moutarde in Resorts World Sentosa.

We will be exploring three rum origins through neat tastings, signature cocktails and gastronomic creations designed by the Moutarde team, a very French way to travel without leaving Singapore.

Seats are limited, so if you’re curious about what truly great rum can be, this is your sign to secure a spot.