5/5 Angela F. 2 years ago on Google
I've
been
meaning
to
visit
this
whisky
bar
for
a
while
now.
With
two
other
whisky
amateurs
in
tow,
we
arrived
on
a
Friday
afternoon
and
were
promptly
seated
at
the
bar.
It's
the
best
place
to
witness
the
deep
expertise
of
the
bartenders,
a
plethora
of
whisky
on
display,
and
to
hear
the
most
splendid
stories
and
recommendations
on
what
to
drink
and
why.
As
an
introduction,
my
two
companions
had
the
apple
juice
cocktail,
which
was
refreshing
and
delicious.
It
was
easy
to
drink
too
much
in
as
little
time!
To
whet
our
initial
curiosity,
we
asked
for
something
sweet
and
friendly
for
beginners,
so
the
bartender
gave
us
a
Speyside,
a
Glenrothes
18
that
impressed
my
companion
to
no
end
and
has
likely
converted
him
to
contemplative,
whisky
drinking.
A
bit
more
experienced,
I
had
a
Springbank
12,
and
the
18
was
given
to
my
companion
to
try.
As
always,
this
Campbell
distillery
cannot
disappoint
as
the
vegetal,
earthy
sweetness
really
situated
us
within
the
bar,
which
had
a
warm,
vintage
feel
--all
dark
wood
and
soft
light.
Our
bartender
was
generous
with
her
knowledge,
which
was
deeply
engaging
and
impressively
broad.
We
listened
in
rapt
attention
as
she
explained
how
the
current
bottlings
don't
seem
to
live
up
to
the
ones
before,
now
that
Springbank
has
gained
more
popularity
and
a
rabid
international
following
that's
kept
it
in
short
supply.
The
indulgence
of
the
night
was
a
Bruichladdich
1994
Black
Art,
which
I'd
been
meaning
to
try
precisely
at
this
bar
since
a
bottle
is
prohibitively
expensive.
Whisky
and
Alement
boasts
one
of
the
most
comprehensive
whisky
collections
in
the
country.
I
visited
for
precisely
this
reason
and
I
wasn't
disappointed!
The
Black
Art
is
an
amazing
serve
that
sings
with
undulating
complexity,
romantic
hardness,
and
unpeated,
golden
inquisition
at
every
sip.
Note
that
one
can
order
half
a
serve
for
half
the
price,
extending
one's
wallet
and
ability
to
drink
more
if
30ml
per
serve
is
too
much.
I
did
that
with
the
Black
Art
and
now
I
can
say
I've
tasted
a
once-in-a-lifetime
dram
without
having
to
buy
an
entire
bottle!
But
it
wasn't
just
whisky
we
were
introduced
to.
We
asked
for
some
gin
recommendations
and
received
some
names
we'd
never
heard
of,
all
rated
highly.
Naturally,
whisky
distilleries
also
produce
gin
in
order
to
make
a
quick
buck
because
whisky
takes
years
to
age.
Our
bartender
displayed
beautiful
bottles
of
The
Botanicals
and
The
Isle
of
Harris,
the
former
bottled
in
Islay
by
Bruichladdich
and
the
latter,
a
Scottish
award
winner.
So,
if
the
knowledge
and
conversational
skills
of
the
bartenders
don't
entice
you,
or
the
sheer
amount
of
choice
of
whisky,
or
even
the
warm,
comfortable
ambiance,
then
maybe
the
other
types
of
alcohol,
cocktails,
and
even
the
snacks
will,
eventually.
It
was
such
an
unforgettable,
charming
experience!
I
highly
recommend
this
bar
to
anyone
looking
for
a
journey
through
spirits,
attention-grabbing
conversations
with
experts,
an
enjoyable
time
with
friends,
and
a
place
where
all
the
above
are
deeply
respected.
Keep
doing
what
you're
doing,
Whisky
&
Alement!
There
isn't
any
other
place
doing
it
like
you
do!