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15th January 14, 06:58 AM
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The Balmoral Hotel in Edinburgh?
A colleague at the office showed me a travel magazine that featured an ad for The Scotch Bar at the Balmoral Hotel in Edinburgh. The ad mentioned that the bar has approximately 400 varieties of scotch!
It's easy to infer that because the hotel is termed a luxury hotel, that the scotch prices are "dear", but Americans are used to seeing such prices on American menus. I rarely pay the price, unless I see something unusual or difficult to get.
I'm having difficulty pulling up the bar menu at the Balmoral Hotel. Has anyone been there and is willing to share their experience with the place?
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15th January 14, 07:35 AM
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Hi Steve,
I've not had the pleasure myself, but my mother likes nothing more than afternoon tea in the Balmoral.
I believe the price of a dram varies from £4 to £85. Presumably they are all malts, which means prices start at a reasonable level. I seriously doubt they serve blends.
*Edit* They do serve blends! I hope it's not £4 for a nip of Bell's! 
Last edited by Calgacus; 15th January 14 at 07:37 AM.
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15th January 14, 08:50 AM
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I've only been inside the Balmoral once.
The bar is seriously expensive.
Some of the staff wear kilts, particularly the doormen.
Regional Director for Scotland for Clan Cunningham International, and a Scottish Armiger.
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15th January 14, 12:08 PM
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I've been to "The Scotch Whiskey Experience" on the Royal Mile just below Edinburgh Castle. Quite a few varieties, tasting available, and reasonable as I recall...
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15th January 14, 01:00 PM
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15th January 14, 01:04 PM
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At 4 GBP, or approx. $6.40 US, I'll sell my bottle of Laphroaig by the dram. Come on over! 
--dbh
When given a choice, most people will choose.
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15th January 14, 01:30 PM
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Yes the Balmoral is very expensive. I have only dined and imbibed there on a business expenses account ... not mine!
It's coming yet for a' that,
That Man to Man, the world o'er,
Shall brothers be for a' that. - RB
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15th January 14, 01:47 PM
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 Originally Posted by MacRobert's Reply
Yes the Balmoral is very expensive. I have only dined and imbibed there on a business expenses account ... not mine!
Now, that's the way to do it!
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15th January 14, 02:28 PM
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Originally Posted by MacRobert's Reply
Yes the Balmoral is very expensive. I have only dined and imbibed there on a business expenses account ... not mine!
That's why you'd find me at the Bow Bar - huge choice of whisky (two hundred plus) and decent beer as well, at proper prices.
Last edited by StevieR; 15th January 14 at 02:32 PM.
Steve.
"We, the kilted ones, are ahead of the curve" - Bren.
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15th January 14, 06:04 PM
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Originally Posted by Calgacus
Hi Steve,
I've not had the pleasure myself, but my mother likes nothing more than afternoon tea in the Balmoral.
That's what she tells you.
If you are going to do it, do it in a kilt!
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