SCOTCH Whisky Bar

From the moment you step through the door, you're greeted by a warm and elegant atmosphere that immediately signals quality. Our guide took the time to understand my preferences and recommended whiskies that truly impressed me. Hope we can come back! To our wonderful guide hope you get the chance to taste high coast whiskey from Sweden Greeting from the north

When we stepped into Scotch Whiskey Bar, we were just expecting a scotch tasting, but Curtis (our scotch expert) curated a lovely journey of samples. Not only did he meet the challenge of each of our flights, he exceeded our expectations and taught us something new with every sip. This was such a wonderful, unforgettable experience, and I hope someday to return to this magical spot! Thank you for making our last night in Scotland so special!

I’d give them 6 stars if I could. Michael was knowledgeable, patient, answered every question, and made fantastic suggestions based on each of our likes and dislikes. The place isn’t cheap but it is worth every penny if you want to discover and enjoy in a comfortable setting. I’ll hopefully be back soon.

About a week before my flight over to Scotland (From USA), we emailed and were able to make a reservation. We had multiple recommendations to do the Whisky Experience "A Journey Around Scotland" that is inside The Balmoral hotel at the Scotch Whisky Bar. It was worth every penny and it also was a great kick-off to the start of our road trip around Scotland. The doorman had no clue what we had a reservation for but once we found the proper location inside we were set. Fraser was our guide. He did a great job. The breath of my knowledge is in deep into Bourbon, so it was nice to learn more than the basics I know of Scotch drams. He was a trooper and answered a lot of nerdy questions. The pre-selected pours luckily were from brands Ive had but not the collections picked. I would have felt bad if I had a bottle on my home bar that was already pre-poured. If you are a seasoned whisky drinker maybe let them know ahead of time what is on your home shelves so you get all new experiences. My friend who is not a whisky drinker did enjoy a few of the drams... and I had to sacrifice and complete what she didn't like but 3 out of 5 she liked. There was no dress code, however we did feel like under dressed tourist. In the future, will change and freshen up. We did tip in cash, as the staff was so kind and worked hard to make the experience elevated. They were kind to offer beer and cider too, which was great for my friend that isn't a whisky drinker. At one point I requested a Ginger Ale. For a whisk(e)y snob, or newbie. This is a great time. Something I will return for. Also Fraser recommended a few great locations that we ended up going to in other cities in Scotland. We kept going where the Scots recommended and it was a 10/10 trip!

The bartender is a lot more than a bartender. He’s your guide into the whisky rabbit hole. Both guys are very passionate, knowledgeable, and patient. The hospitality is way beyond my expectation. I would highly recommend this place if you are looking to explore and learn more about scotch whisky.

* A note on grades, I rate outwards from three stars. * An absolute highlight of our trip to Scotland. Called ahead to ensure seating availability and enjoyed both before- and after-dinner drinks in the cozy room with excellent service.

This place is incredible. We had a great experience. The service was unmatched. We have no experience or any knowledge of whiskey, and they provide us with a variety to taste them. We want to comeback

Did the rare and ghosted scotch tasting and had an amazing experience. I'm sorry to say my memory fails me on who did the tasting for me, but he selected whisky's that I was unlikely to have had or could get in the states and all were exceptional. We visited later the same evening and he again assisted us with selecting whisky that met our preferred taste profiles. I'd give them 10 stars if I could.