Where old Scotch is the best …

AS the second series of #Outlander hits TV screens in Britain, Edinburgh's five-star visitor attraction, The Scotch Whisky Experience, has launched a package to awaken the spirit of times gone by. The Outlander #Whisky Tasting has been created in response to interest from visitors from across the world in #Scotland's hidden past, with a focus on the country's 'ghost’ distilleries. 

This exclusive tasting is hosted by a Master of the Quaich in the world's largest collection of Scotch whisky – 3,384 bottles – and gives a snapshot of the drink's long and illustrious past.

Julie Trevisan Hunter at The Scotch Whisky Experience explains: ‘Some of Scotland's most famous distilleries have been closed and dismantled over the years, but their spirit and character remain in bottlings which lay unopened … until now. This tasting offers whisky lovers the one-off opportunity to travel back in time and experience some rare and unusual whiskies, which are now part of the drink's extensive 500-year history.

‘Whether as a toast at clan gatherings or a dram by the fire, Scotch whisky has maintained its presence in Scotland's cultural and historic landscape for centuries and its flavour truly captures the spirit of our country. We hope that our new Outlander Whisky Tasting will help awaken the spirit of time gone by and allow our visitors to experience a small slice of the country's past.’

Whiskies included in the tasting are: The Cally 40-year-old; Port Ellen; Brora 35-year-old; and Ghosted Reserve Blend.

The tastings are available for between two and 12 guests at £485 per person.

www.scotchwhiskyexperience.co.uk

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