New Delhi, November 06, 2019: Four Seasons Hotel Bengaluru has designed whisky experientials at the hotel’s elegant bar, The Collection.
With its unbeatable evening views overlooking the poolside, The Collection boasts an astounding repertoire of over 50 whisky variants! Guests can even choose to lounge at the terrace and enjoy the delightful Bengaluru weather with a skillfully crafted Rao Collins or the oak barrel-aged John’s Manhattan, special cocktails crafted from this amber spirit.
However, what really tops the charts at this elegant lounge is the curated experientials that have been designed to give whisky lovers a chance to appreciate the subtle nuances of the spirit. While progressing gently along the flight with whiskies varying in intensity, they are guided expertly by a member of the staff trained in the art of sommeliers.
The experiential Whisky Tastings are led by Prashant Rao of The Collection, where he leads guests on their journey of ascension through the myriad notes and nuances of his adored libation. ‘I feel very inspired to take guests along with me through the minute details of the varied whisky tasting notes. Our Whisky Tasting Table is an experience in itself and it is a joy to have guests gathered around this table – embarking on flights with our aroma kits, specially designed, handmade LSA glasses, going through the various flavour profiles.’ says Prashant, also known as the Whisky Whisperer.
An added highlight at this table is a Solera Barrel aged Manhattan, which has been aged in a French oak barrels for over one month on-site, the well-loved whisky cocktail taking on smoky undertones of vanilla and caramel.
The varied Whisky flights are –
Horizontal tasting of variations of Johnnie Walker with Signature appetizer
Price – INR 3000 Per person
ü Johnnie Walker Black Label
with Goat Cheese Crouton
ü Johnnie Walker Double Black Label
with Masala Murgh Tikka
ü Johnnie Walker Blue Label
with Shamshi Jhinga
ü Johnnie Walker Gold Label Reserve
with Chevre Cheese Slice with Honey
Horizontal tasting of the finest 18 years aged Single Malt with Signature appetizer-
Price – INR 3500 Per Person
ü Abelour 18 year old, Region / Country: Speyside / Scotland & United Kingdom
with Smoked Salmon on Toast
ü Glenfiddich 18 year old, Region / Country: Speyside / Scotland
with Brie Cheese on Toast
ü Glenmorangie 18 year old, Region / Country: Speyside / Scotland
with Brie Cheese on Toast
ü Glengrant 18 year old, Region / Country: Speyside / Scotland
with Basil Arancini
Finest Single Malt from various regions of Scotland with Signature appetizer.
Price – INR 3000 Per Person
ü Talisker 10 year old, Region / Country: Island / Scotland
with Lobster Pickles
ü Clynelish 14 years aged, Region / Country: Highland / Scotland
with Pizza Chicken Mortadella
ü Glenkinchie 12 years aged, Region / Country: Lowland / Scotland
with Seekh Gilafi
ü Lagavulin 16 years aged, Region / Country: Islay / Scotland
with Chevre Cheese Slice with Honey
These are some of the whisky flights with paired canapés that are part of the curated experiences at The Collection.
‘As evening gently falls and the skies get darker, the glow of lights along with a few blazing fire torches sets the tone for the evening. The innermost gardens of the estate surrounding the shimmering poolside take on a dreamy look. This is the perfect mood and setting for memorable sundowners. Something we leverage at the lobby level Terrace, adjoining The Collection, our whisky bar.’ Says Hardik, Shah, Director of Food & Beverage.
Subtle, yet stylish, the hotel’s whisky bar is a mark of hushed sophistication where quiet evenings can be embarked upon in true Four Seasons elegance.
Venue: The Collection at Four Seasons Hotel Bengaluru
Time: 5.30 pm onwards
Price: INR 3,000 All Inclusive onwards
Contact: +91 9907334970/ 080 4522 2222
Corporate Comm India(CCI NewsWire)
