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"Planned for Merrifield's Mosaic District, MacMillian Whisky Bar is a new whiskey-focused bar and restaurant from Derek and Emma Anderson targeting a winter opening; they hope for a few soft openings around Christmas and a grand opening on New Year’s Eve if permitting cooperates. The owners say they want a welcoming, sophisticated neighborhood bar that appeals to seasoned whiskey drinkers and complete novices alike. The shelves will be lined with Scotch, Irish, Bourbon, Rye, Japanese, and Canadian whiskies, along with wines and champagnes served by the glass, and there will also be cocktails and a small beer selection including Guinness. Inspired by traditional British pubs, the design will include an enclosed booth called an Irish snug, a long brass bar top, antique brass fixtures, dark wood paneling, leather chairs, and floor-to-ceiling bar shelves. They also hope to serve burgers and British-leaning bar snacks such as tater tots, Guinness beer-battered onion rings, Scotch eggs, and fish and chips." - Adele Chapin