One of the highlights of my stay in Edinburgh, must be my little visits to The Scotch Malt Society. This is theoretically a members only society. However, I wont reveal details, my friend and managed to get in their for Friday "after work tipple".
Upstairs a very sleek bar, with a traditional warmth welcomes members. The concept of The Scotch Malt Society is that they purchase casks from distilleries, and then bottle the whisky in their standard green bottle. Numbers instead of distillery names are displayed on bottles, quirky tasting notes take you deeper into what you can expect from the cryptic bottle.
The bar staff are brilliantly trained, my host , Georgie was brilliant, I asked for a Bowmore, she recommended one and I was handed a Bowmore 17, utterly superb. My friend from Canada also tucking into some gorgeous whiskies, I decided to stay on the enchanting island of Islay, and Georgie recommended a Laphroaig 16... Once again, just delicious!
The Dinning Room downstairs was fully booked that evening, so promptly upon leaving booked myself a table for lunch the following day!
As a pre lunch dram, I asked Georgie to recommend one of her favourites, and wow, did she out do her self! An Inchgower 23! Utterly heavenly!
Then to my Saturday Lunch for One. The Dinning Room , is a small room, one waiter, and spotless service. I opted for a glass of Santa Anna from Chilli , and then, the food, oh the food....
Soup was a light turnip and winter vegetable soup with sprinklings of Black Truffle, such a delicate balance, superbly seasoned and just perfect for a cold winters day!
Then Pheasant breast, with perfect greens and potato, simple and utterly satisfying, bringing a smile to my face just thinking of it! See link below to find out more about this wonderful spot!
http://www.smws.co.uk/venues/28_Queen_Street,_Edinburgh
