MacLeod House & Lodge New Whisky Bar Open

For Immediate Release

New Whisky Bar Opens at Trump Scotland’s Five-Star Hotel 
on World Whisky Day

ABERDEENSHIRE, SCOTLAND (May 20, 2017) –  To coincide with World Whisky Day, MacLeod House & Lodge at Trump International Golf Links, Scotland, opened its new whisky bar, providing guests a sophisticated and intimate bar setting at the five-star luxury hotel.

The whisky bar features an extensive selection of Scottish and International malt whiskies carefully selected from the world’s leading producers. Rare and highly sought after releases sit alongside well-known favourites and traditional Scottish brands giving guests a unique choice of liquors to sample and savour. Trump Scotland worked with industry experts including family-owned Scotch whisky specialist Gordon & MacPhail, curating this exemplary collection.

A central feature of the warm traditional bar is the bespoke, hand-made cabinetry, showcasing the most valuable and exquisite bottles behind decorative brass grilles. Guests can relax and indulge amidst the dark walnut, luxurious upholstery and golden tones whilst enjoying a favourite dram or indulging in something extra special recommended by the hotel’s resident whisky connoisseur. Cocktails, fine wines and other interesting spirits are also available for guests to enjoy.

Sarah Malone, Executive Vice President of Trump International Golf Links, Scotland, said “Our new Whisky Bar is located in the heart of the estate and is open to all. We have worked with the industry’s best to select the finest malts and create an authentic whisky experience. It is a great addition to our existing facilities and we look forward to launching an exclusive Whisky Membership, giving whisky lovers even more access to rare bottles, new releases and special events in the very near feature.”

The Whisky Bar is open throughout the year. For opening hours and further details, please click here.

About Championship Golf Course at Trump International Golf Links, Scotland

Selected Awards

• Awarded 5-star Hotel Grading Visit Scotland (2014, 2015)
• Awarded 5-star Activity Centre Grading Visit Scotland (2015)
• Awarded Best Golf Course over £100 Scottish Golf Tourism Awards (2015
• Best Modern Course of Great Britain & Ireland Golf Week (2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017)
• Awarded Best of the Best 2013: Robb Report. (June 2013)
• 6-Star Diamond Award The American Academy of Hospitality Sciences. (June 2013)
• Golf Course of The Year and Best UK Practice Ground, Golf Odyssey (2012)

Testimonials

“The quality of the golf course is good enough for any tournament.”
George O’Grady, CEO, European Tour

“All I can say is - it’s so far one of the best-if not the best - links courses I’ve ever played.”
Colin Montgomerie, OBE

"There is no doubt in my mind it will be in the top three in the world. I just don't know who'll be number two or three." Sandy Jones, CEO, The Professional Golfers Association

About MacLeod House & Lodge at Trump International Golf Links, Scotland
The luxury sixteen-bedroom hotel opened in the winter of 2013 and has been awarded five-star status by VisitScotland. Nestled in the heart of the historic estate, the property provides exquisite superior and grand deluxe guestrooms, intimate bar and dining facilities, and is available for dinner, bed and breakfast, private parties and exclusive use. For more information, please call (+44 (0) 135 874-3300) or visit www.trumphotels.com/macleod-house.

About Gordon & MacPhail
Founded in 1895 Gordon & MacPhail is one of the most revered companies within the world of whisky with four generations of the Urquhart family matching hand-selected casks to wonderful spirits from Distillers. Utilising their 122-year experience in maturation, their whisky selection contains a variety of the oldest, rarest and premium Scotch whiskies in the world. Gordon & MacPhail are also Distillers owning the multi award winning Benromach Distillery and range of single malts. Over and above this, their Distributor business offers one of the most extensive ranges of single malts and premium spirits in the UK.

Gordon & MacPhail exports to more than 60 countries. It offers more than 300 presentations of own-bottled single malts. In 2009, Gordon & MacPhail was awarded the prestigious Queen’s Award for Enterprise in International Trade; an honour that was bestowed on the business again in 2013 with a visit from HRH The Princess Royal. In 2015 Gordon & MacPhail made history by bottling the oldest cask ever released – a 75-Year-Old Mortlach, distilled in 1939.