Be warned – you might end up with a whole new appreciation for this complex spirit.
A great whisky bar should make you want to stay a while – even if you’re not into whisky. They often come with trademark dim lighting and plush, cosy seating, but it’s really the back bar that does all the talking. Gleaming with quality bottles from all around the world, the amount of choice is likely to be overwhelming. But that’s where the fun begins.
The bartenders at these specialty venues are there because they know and love their whisky, and they will take any opportunity to talk about it. So, whether you can pick an Islay from a Highlands, have a growing collection of top whisky from Japan, or you’re yet to actually warm to this spirit, these are the people – and bars – to visit. Chat to them about what you like in a drink and they’ll mix you a cracking cocktail to suit. Or you might be inspired to try a wee dram of something special, which will go beautifully with a few snacks from their kitchen. Before you know it, that’s a night very well spent.
If this sounds like your kind of thing, we’ve rounded up a selection of the best whisky bars around the country. Take your pick, be guided by the staff, and see if you can’t be converted.
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