UK Cigar Scene Magazine May Issue 5 | Page 33

Focus on Scotland CASC Aberdeen’s first Craft Beer ‘Cigarden’ A new venue for aficionados looking to enjoy a fine Cuban cigar in pleasant surroundings has just opened in the heart of Aberdeen, Scotland as CASC unveils the cities first “Craft Beer Cigarden”. Born out of a lack of choice and a general distaste for the norm, CASC is an original concept bar in the heart of Aberdeen’s Merchant Quarter. Focussing on Cuban cigars, craft beer, Scotch whisky and artisan coffee it aims to open your eyes to only the very best and the most unusual. inviting area which has been christened the CASC Craft Beer Cigarden. CASC is a dedicated craft beer and whisky bar in Aberdeen’s thriving Merchant Quarter. With Aberdeen’s only walk-in cigar humidor, an everchanging Tap List of 24 draught beers, over 350 bottled beers from around the world and over 300 bottles of Scotch whisky - as well as a range of quality coffees. It sound like everyone is going to find something to love at CASC. CASC, which has now been open for nearly a year and half, has celebrated many successes having been nominated for New Bar of the Year 2014, organising and hosting Aberdeen’s first Whisky Mash Festival and various Meet the Brewer craft beer events. Now it’s the turn of the cigar fans to reap the rewards of this thriving independent business. Their walk-in humidor is situated within the bar itself making it a huge talking point amongst the customers and is the only of its kind in Aberdeen. Stocking a huge range of classic and Limited Edition Cuban cigars on-site, and being lucky enough to have a very mixed clientele, CASC satisfies h serious collectors and casual smokers alike. In their recent renovation of their outdoor courtyard space they have create a space which is comfortable and relaxing. It’s a well-lit, heated and CASC is at 7 Stirling Street, Merchant Quarter, AB11 6ND Aberdeen CASC is open: Sunday to Thursday 11:00am to 24:00 and Friday & Saturday 11:00am to 01:00. Telephone 01224 212373 www.cascbar.co.uk (web site under development) 32