Top International Spots for Whisky Lovers
July 21, 2021
With international travel resuming slowly but surely, here are a few top properties and destinations for whisky-lovers looking to enjoy a dram or two on their next long-haul trip:
The Glasshouse - Edinburgh, Scotland
The Glasshouse, YTL Hotels' five-star property in Edinburgh, prides itself on its extraordinary collection of 150 scotch whiskies including YTL Hotels' very own limited-edition YTL Whisky, a bespoke Adelphi Glenborrodale Batch Six offered at all of their UK properties, and its 17 luxurious suites, all named after local whisky distilleries and regions including Macallan, Dalwhinnie and Glenfiddich. Whisky lovers are invited to sample a selection of Scotland’s most prestigious whiskies with the property’s two-night Elite Whisky Experience, perfect for the whisky connoisseur looking to further their journey in sampling and better understanding high-profile and unique Scottish whiskies. Included in the Elite Whisky Experience is a stay in the property’s lavish Islay Suite, overlooking the historic Calton Hill in the heart of Edinburgh. Following a welcome dram of whiskey from the Islay region, guests can dine on a 7-course whisky tasting menu, featuring a variety of locally sourced ingredients served alongside a curated whisky dram. The following day, guests embark on a personal-guided bespoke distillery tour of their chosen distillery and a 3 course dinner in the Snug — The Glasshouse’s cozy whisky bar.