The World of Hospitality Issue 33 2019 | Page 48

48 THE WORLD OF HOSPITALITY THE GLASSHOUSE The Glasshouse Introduces The Elite Whisky Experience The Glasshouse, YTL Hotels’ five-star luxury hotel, located in the heart of Edinburgh, invites guests to sample a selection of Scotland’s most prestigious whiskies with a two-night Elite Whisky Experience. Undoubtedly one of the UK’s most popular destinations for enjoying a dram or two of this national drink, The Glasshouse provides the ideal backdrop for the whisky connoisseur looking to further their journey in sampling and better understanding high profile and unique Scottish whiskies. The signature Elite Whisky Experience takes the grandest suite – the lavish Islay Suite – and gives guests a 2-night stay in vast accommodations overlooking the historic Calton Hill, in the heart of Edinburgh’s city centre. The stay begins with a dram of whisky from the Islay region to whet the appetite, warming up in The Snug or enjoying the sunshine on the hotel’s vast roof garden. Following arrival, guests can dine on a 7-course whisky tasting dinner, which, weather dependent, can be experienced on the roof garden or for a more intimate dining experience, enjoyed in-room. The accomplished hotel chefs have worked tirelessly to create a delicious menu featuring locally sourced ingredients, with a carefully selected whisky served alongside each course. The following day, guests will embark on a personal guided distillery tour incorporating a bespoke tour at their chosen distillery and 3 course dinner in the Snug.