Bar pays homage to Bowie

An intimate subterranean cocktail bar boasting a collection of rare whiskies has opened in Detroit’s Book Tower. With only eight seats at the bar and 23 lounge seats, the new venue offers an intimate and bespoke experience centered around world-class whiskies and spirits – with a Japanese twist. Designed by Stokes Architecture + Design, The Aladdin Sane draws inspiration from traditional Japanese cocktail bars in Tokyo, characterized by bars and tables of the same height. The bar top is a live edge, single-piece mahogany slab, The bar wall is adorned with custom hand-tooled leather, while a mural by Reverend Michael Allen commands attention at the end wall, adding to the venue’s unique, upscale aesthetic. The bar’s collection of rare whiskies, includes the extremely rare Yamazaki 18 100th Anniversary Edition and the only bottle of Glenfiddich 29 Year Grand Yozakura available in a Michigan bar. The bar’s name pays homage to David Bowie’s legendary 1973 album, Aladdin Sane, and features signature cocktails inspired by its classic tracks, such as “Watch That Man” and “Panic in Detroit.” 1265 Washington Boulevard, Detroit