Family Favourites
Although all based at the distillery, the Grant family, and the Glenfarclas sales & marketing team spend much of the year travelling to promote Glenfarclas. Here is a selection of some of our favourite Bars, Restaurants and whisky retailers from around the world, which we have visited.
Australia
Court Wine Bar, 84 Beaufort Street, Perth Tel. (08) 9227 1200
George Grant spent six months in this superb restaurant, not propping the bar up, but learning the trade of barman and waiter.
Hong Kong
Canny Man, named after the Edinburgh institution, this is an oasis of Scottishness in Wanchai www.thecannyman.com
Chinnery Bar, Mandarin Oriental, impeccable service and comfort food in the Hong Kong landmark. www.mandarinoriental.com/hotel/514000587.asp
Amongst other retailers you will find Oliver’s and Citysuper both carry a good range of Glenfarclas expressions.
Japan
Bar Nemo, 1-11-11 Asakusa, Taito-Ku, Tokyo. Tel. 03 3841 3668
This tiny bar is home to one of the largest collections of Glenfarclas worldwide.
Bar Highlander, Hotel Okura.
The Glenfarclas board room in Asia.
www.okura.com/tokyo/restaurants/highlander.html
New Zealand
Whisky Galore – Michael Fraser Milne always makes us feel at home when we visit New Zealand. So he should, Michael hails from Huntly, and he stocks the full range of Glenfarclas. Find his store at 797 Colombo Street, Christchurch 8001, New Zealand, Tel: +64 (3) 377 6824
www.whiskygalore.co.nz
France
Café Brun, this is a great wee bar in Bordeaux, to be found at 45 Rue Saint-Rémi.
Comptoir Irlandais; despite the name, this chain of 41 stores has an excellent selection of Scotch Whisky. www.comptoir-irlandais.com
Germany
Islay Restaurant and Bar, Thierschstr. 14, Munich www.islay-whiskybar.de
Ulrike Putz had a dream about Scotland. This is what she saw.
Restauration Zur alten Laterne, Alt-Kopenick 31/33, 12555 Berlin-Kopenick www.altelaterne.de
George Grant’s local in Berlin.
With regard stockists, you can’t go wrong with Flickenschild Whisky & Cigars of; Berliner Platz 2a, 25524 Itzehoe www.whizita.de.
And why does the UK not have stores like the excellent Kauhof and Karstadt chains?
www.galeria-kaufhof.de
www.karstadt.de
Norway
Underbar, Aker Brygge, Holmensgt, Oslo.
Fantastic whisky bar which stocks a wide selection of The Family Casks, one for each birth year of the barstaff.
www.underbar.no
Spain
Botafumeiro Restaurante
Gran de Gracia, 81 08012, Barcelona, www.botafumeiro.es
A favourite with American presidents. The seafood is alive and kicking, and the bar is home to three bottles of Glenfarclas.
UK
The Albannach in London’s Trafalgar Square is quickly gaining a reputation for being Scotland’s embassy south of the border. www.albannach.co.uk
We may travel the world, but two of the best whisky bars are on our doorstep:
The Mash Tun, Aberlour www.mashtun-aberlour.com
Highlander Inn, Craigellachie www.whiskyinn.com
Of the many fine retailers try:
Robbie’s Drams www.robbiesdrams.com
Royal Mile Whiskies www.royalmilewhiskies.com
Lincoln Whisky Shop www.lincolnwhiskyshop.co.uk
Loch Fyne Whiskies www.lfw.co.uk
Canada
The Shebeen, tiny, but excellent, whisky bar hidden away behind the Irish Heather, in Vancouver’s Gas town district. www.irishheather.com/sh_main.html
Of the private retailers try:
Willow Park, Calgary www.willowpark.net
Kensington Wine Market, Calgary www.kensigtonwinemarket.com
The Strath, Victoria www.strathliquor.com
United States
Delilah’s, Chicago – Loud, very loud, lots of whisky and always busy.
www.delilahschicago.com
Clark Street Ale House, Chicago - Fantastic crowd, who enjoy great drams
742 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60610
Keens Steak House New York – Amazing bar, great steaks, lots of atmosphere
www.keens.com
DBA, New York – Lovely cocktails. The place to be after Whisky Fest.
www.drinkgoodstuff.com
St Andrew’s Bar – Home from home, with a tartan dress code.
www.standrewsnyc.com
Looking for that special bottle of Glenfarclas? Amongst others try:
Binny’s Beverage Depot, Chicago www.binnys.com
Federal Wine And Spirt’s, Boston www.federalwine.com
Park Avenue Liquors, New York www.parkaveliquor.com
Sam’s Wine and Spirits, Chicago www.samswine.com
Traverso’s, Santa Rosa, California www.traversos.com - you can meet Michael Traverso at; www.youtube.com/watch?v=zbGfh7qHQhw
