Settle in for a dram in SCOTCH, our world-class whisky bar.
Whether you know your peaty from your creamier, sherry-matured whiskies, or you’re just looking to taste whisky for the first time, our passionate and friendly Whisky Ambassadors can help you make your choice from the ever-changing selection, with its compelling big-hitter bottles, as well as rare and limited editions. Or they can guide you through a phenomenal tasting, sharing stories, tasting notes and passing along their love of “the water of life” with each sip.
Join an elite international whisky club of just 35 members who share an in-depth love and knowledge of the finest whiskies in the world. Scotch Club is a sanctuary for those with the most discerning whisky palettes, providing access to premium expressions from The Macallan - an exquisite and distinctive single malt.
Allow your Ambassador to select some of the finest whiskies SCOTCH has to offer, including limited editions, single cask, or closed distillery bottlings.
Enjoy a tailored experience of fine and rare Scotch whiskies showcasing some of the best examples from a given style, or opt for a varied selection hand-picked for you by our experienced Ambassadors based on your own preferences
You will be guided through a selection of whiskies that our Ambassadors have hand-picked, that they, in the moment are particularly impressed by.
Explore Scotland's national spirit during this tasting, your knowledgeable Whisky Ambassador will guide you through the fundamentals of Scotch Whisky.
We wish for everyone to feel comfortable, so whilst we do not operate a dress code, we kindly recommend that our guests are respectful of the environment we have created here at The Balmoral and refrain from wearing sportswear, shorts and beach shoes in our restaurants. Our guests within the hotel usually opt for a smart-casual style.
The Balmoral, 1 Princes Street, where Old Town meets New, a legendary hotel and landmark clock tower: a symbol of its city
The Balmoral, 1 Princes Street, where Old Town meets New, a legendary hotel and landmark clock tower: a symbol of its city
The Balmoral, 1 Princes Street, where Old Town meets New, a legendary hotel and landmark clock tower: a symbol of its city