LUX Restaurant & Bar Awards 2019

www.lux-review.com Page 103 LUX Restaurant & Bar Awards 2019 The Island of Islay is world famous for its Malt Whisky with each of the nine distilleries on the Island producing its own unique style and flavour. The Islay Hotel Whisky Bar offers guests a comfy and relaxed atmosphere to sample Malts from Port Ellen, Laphroaig, Lagavulin, Ardbeg, Bruichladdich, Bowmore, Bunnahabhain, Caol ila and Kilchoman. The ninth distillery – Ardnahoe, which has an impressive outlook over the Paps of Jura has just opened its doors this month. The Islay Hotel is situated in the heart of the village of Port Ellen. It was re-built in 2011 to an exceptionally high standard offering 13 luxury bedrooms, dining room and cosy Whisky Bar with a plentiful selection of Islay whiskies. The Islay Hotel has become the favoured venue for anyone seeking to sample some of Islay’s finest whisky and local hospitality. With such a fine selection of malt whisky and a special list of collectors’ Islay malts to choose from there is something for even the most discerning of whisky connoisseurs. The Whisky Bar is also well stocked with many Island Gins to include lslay Botantist and Jura’s Lussa Gin. For those feeling peckish the hotel offers an exceptional choice of local produce dishes, with some of the favourites being Islay Venison, Islay Lamb and of course, an abundance of Local Seafood caught fresh that day by local fishermen. The same menu is served throughout the Restaurant and Whisky Bar, with the Whisky Bar and Outdoor Garden area being a slightly more relaxed atmosphere. The hotel’s location also offers the added bonus of being five minutes’ walk from the foot of the whisky path which takes walkers on a scenic walk to the Laphroaig, Lagavulin and Ardbeg distilleries. Each bedroom is individually designed and has a king or super-king bed, and has luxury en suite facilities. They all have a flat-screen TV, free WiFi, and tea/coffee making facilities. The Islay Hotel is a boutique hotel situated in the heart of the village of Port Ellen, on the whisky Island of Islay. We profile the establishment and its award-winning Whisky Bar to find out more. The Islay Hotel Whisky Bar of the Year 2019 – Argyll During the summer months The Whisky Bar hosts local traditional musicians, who play on Thursday and Saturday nights, making this the ideal space for those seeking a relaxed example of true Scottish hospitality. Ultimately, thanks to its vast variety of whiskies and exceptional hospitality the Islay Hotel is the perfect destination for whisky lovers. Company: The Islay Hotel Contact: Allison MacAffer Website: http://theislayhotel.com/