Love at first sip at Nira Caledonia, Edinburgh

New Whisky Package from £375pp

“Too much of anything is bad, but too much good whisky is barely enough” (Mark Twain)

May 2013 – Derived from the Gaelic uisge beatha, ‘whisky’ used to mean ‘water of life’, as a sip of this amber-coloured spirit was believed to treat ill health and lengthen life. Nira Caledonia, the 28-room hotel in Edinburgh’s Old Town, is inviting guests to put this theory to the test with its new two-night Whisky Package.

Begin this whisky extravaganza on Edinburgh’s Royal Mile, by jumping on a barrel ride through a replica distillery at The Scotch Whisky Experience. Here, visitors can discover the magic behind this centenary craft, marvel at the world’s largest collection of Scottish Whisky and learn how to distinguish between different scents and flavours. Then get whisked away to the single malt region par excellence, the Highlands. Visit the independent Tullibardine Distillery, which dates back to 1488, to learn about the traditional whisky distillation process. The tasting session at the end of the tour allows sampling of the much-celebrated Tullibardine Single Malts. Satiate any post-whisky cravings at Gleneagles Hotel with its Traditional Afternoon Tea served in the 1920’s prohibition-era inspired bar - a delectable pause on a day devoted to pure whisky passion. Back at Nira Caledonia, Head Chef David Scott at Blackwood’s Bar & Grill will satisfy your appetite for comforting, robust dishes. The recently opened restaurant pays homage to the finest Slow-Food supplied Scottish produce, cooked on a Josper grill oven. Then why not finish with a nightcap from the hotel’s vast range of malts, including Glenkinchie and Caol Ila which have aged twelve years, as well as the bartender’s very own label.

The Whisky package starts at £375 per person based on two people sharing. The price includes two nights in a double room at Nira Caledonia with Scottish breakfast each morning and a three-course dinner at Blackwood’s Bar & Grill on one evening. It also includes a Silver Tour at The Whisky Experience on The Royal Mile, a Classic Distillery Tour at Tullibardine Distillery in Blackford and Traditional Afternoon Tea at Gleneagles Hotel. Return transfers from Nira Caledonia to Blackford and Gleneagles are also included. The package is valid until 23rd December 2013.

For more information visit www.niracaledonia.com or call 0131 225 2720

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Notes to Editors: Formerly ‘Number Ten’, Nira Caledonia occupies two buildings on Gloucester Place, one of the most exclusive addresses in Edinburgh. It has undergone a soft refurbishment since being purchased by Nira Hotels and Resorts in April 2011. Nira Hotels & Resorts is a London-based boutique luxury hotel management company which was launched by renowned hotelier, MPS Puri, in March 2009. It represents the third property in the portfolio, alongside the Nira Alpina in Silvaplana, St Moritz, and the Shanti Maurice in Mauritius. For more information visit www.niracaledonia.com or call 0131 225 2720