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The Balmoral Hotel in Edinburgh has shared how to give the perfect Burns Night toast.
One of the fanciest hotels in Scotland, The Balmoral on the capital's iconic Princes Street is home to more than 160 guest rooms, a Michelin-starred restaurant, and even its own whisky bar. SCOTCH serves more than 500 unique varieties of whiskies from across Scotland to suit every preference.
In honour of Burns Night tonight, the bar's Head Whisky Ambassador Cameron Ewen has hand-picked his top drams to toast in celebration of Scotland’s renowned poet. Whisky is an important part of any Burns Supper, and so it is important to pick the right one.
As reported by the Scottish Daily Express, Mr Ewen has chosen the whiskies based on their distinct tasting notes and variation in flavours. From Glendronach 15 Year Old to Glen Moray 18 Years Old, his picks sound like a whisky-lover's dream.
"Burns Night is celebrated throughout Scotland and across the world," he commented. "It is a wonderful evening for everyone to toast the life and works of Robert Burns, who is widely recognised as Scotland’s national poet."
"Traditionally the night is filled with delicious food such as haggis, neeps and tatties, and the beautiful water of life, whisky. I have hand-picked from our collection, which is one of the largest in Edinburgh, whiskies which I recommend to enjoy on the evening of January 25.
"The whiskies selected vary in flavours, with the exciting addition of whisky cocktails, to ensure there is an option for everyone to enjoy."
Read on for Mr Ewen's top picks for a Burns Night whisky.
This is popular among those who like rich and Highland-style whiskies, with the Glendronach distillery renowned for its dedication to sourcing active sherry casks. The casks
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