Scotch is the new signature whisky bar at The Balmoral in Edinburgh. The new bar which features 400 whiskies, is thought to house the largest collection of purely Scottish whiskies available to the general public in Edinburgh.
The new Olga Polizzi-designed bar, features a palate of whisky coloured tones creating a warm, intimate ambiance in which to discover Scotland’s national drink. The centre piece of the room is a hand-crafted oak panelled whisky cabinet. Soft furnishings come in natural fabrics such as wool, cord and leather, whilst a brushed brass and black granite bar featuring back-lit artwork by artist Hubertus Hohenlohe creates a striking sense of theatre in the room. This contrasts with golden and chocolate velvet armchairs, neutral tweed sofas and amber coloured walls.
Staff at Scotch include three trained Whisky Ambassadors who are on hand to offer guests advice when selecting a dram. They all wear contemporary highland attire. Franck Arnold, General Manager at The Balmoral, said, “As Edinburgh’s landmark hotel, we are keen to showcase one of Scotland’s greatest exports: whisky. We set about transforming one of the hotel’s most intimate spaces into Scotch, where our young, passionate whisky ambassadors are looking forward to serving the finest of drams to the local community and guests alike for many years to come.”
Scotch is open Monday to Sunday from 10am to 1am.
Scotch opens at The Balmoral
