Article Source: Johnnie Walker Princes Street
Last Updated: 21 October 2022 14:30
Edinburgh’s ultimate whisky destination, with one of the best rooftop views in the city, is the perfect place to ring in the New Year
EDINBURGH, SCOTLAND, 21 OCTOBER – Johnnie Walker Princes Street, with its stunning views of Edinburgh Castle, will release tickets for the Capital City’s must attend Hogmanay party at 4pm today. Hosted in the venue’s rooftop 1820 Bar, the event will provide revellers with the perfect blend of live entertainment and mouth-watering food and drinks, as well as unrivalled views of the cityscape when the clock strikes midnight.
Partygoers are advised to act fast, as tickets are expected to be snapped up almost instantly. Those who secure themselves a space will be treated to live music including a DJ set from Turn the Tables, as well as finding themselves with the ultimate vantage point to enjoy the legendary firework display from neighbouring Edinburgh Castle.
As for the food and drink, the team behind the 1820 Bar has pulled out all the stops for a celebratory spread which includes a choice of canapes as well as flavour packed tasting bowls and charcuterie boards, complimented with creative cocktails, highballs and drams.
For an extra special touch, the menu includes cocktail “wines” inspired by grape varieties 18 Bar team members love. The “white wine” will mimic refreshing Riesling, slightly off-dry, with great acidity followed by stone fruit. For red, the team has created a Pinotage cocktail which is punchy and full bodied with ripe black fruits and soft tannins.
Here’s a look at the full menu:
Canapes
• Truffle Gougere, wild mushroom
• Pressed potato terrine, highland beef tartare.
Arrival drinks, choice of
• Princes Street Highball: JW Black Label – Verjus – Fino Sherry – Velvet Falernum – saline – soda
• I Don’t Like Whisky: Tanqueray Flor de Sevilla – Rapscallion Burnt Lemon Soda – bitters
Tasting bowls
• Chicken liver royale, passion fruit, pineapple, roasted coffee
• Seared seabass, shellfish broth
• Compote of deer shoulder, artichoke & horseradish
• Custard tart, honey & lavender redcurrant & hazelnut
Cocktail “wines”, choice of:
• “White”: Tanqueray Ten, Fino Sherry, Kumquat liqueur
• “Red”: Johnnie Walker Black Label, Aelder Liqueur, Godello, beetroot
Charcuterie board:
• Smoked meat and cheese charcuterie board
Digestif dram & Champagne:
• Johnnie Walker Princes Street Winter Blend
• Les Parcelles XIV, Pierre Paillard Grand Cru Bouzy, Champagne, France, NV
Rob Maxwell, Head of Johnnie Walker Princes Street, said: “Hogmanay is a big night for any bar, but when you’ve got the views that we’re lucky to enjoy from the 1820 Bar roof terrace and the package our team has created, you’ve got something really special on your hands. 2022 feels extra special as Hogmanay celebrations return to Edinburgh after two years, and we’re glad to be playing our part at Johnnie Walker Princes Street.
“The whole menu is amazing, but the cocktail “wines” alone are worth joining us for as they’re just so creative and taste incredible, and Turn the Tables Hogmanay soundtrack is not to be missed. We’re looking forward to hosting you all for what’s sure to be an unforgettable night.”
Tickets are available from 4pm priced at £175pp from: https://bit.ly/3TkAg0S
For more information on Johnnie Walker please visit: www.johnniewalker.com
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