Dram-atic addition to Edinburgh Fringe: Whisky bar stages Malt Masters

Leslie's Bar in Edinburgh has today announced it will be hosting a series of Malt Whisky Tutored Tastings as part of the Edinburgh Fringe Festival in August.  The Victorian era bar on Ratcliffe terrace will play host to some Scotland's leading distilleries. Macallan, Glenmorangie, Glenlivet, Talisker and Springbank distilleries have already confirmed their attendance.

Joint Managing Director Mr David Stewart of D.M. Stewart Ltd, owners of Leslie?s Bar, said:

 "With so many people from around the world congregating in Edinburgh, it seemed the perfect time to stage a whisky festival.   We know whisky is one of the 'must-do' activities for visitors to Scotland, so we are sure it will be a great success."

Mr Stewart went on to say:

"Leslie's is a founding member of the Whisky Bars of Edinburgh and consequently many of our staff have gained the Scotch Whisky Heritage Centre?s certificate in Whisky expertise.  Leslies Bar (1896) is the best preserved Victorian Local Bar in Edinburgh and a perfect setting for small groups of Whisky lovers to learn and appreciate the subtle qualities of our nations drink."

Chris Conway from ScotlandWhisky, who helped establish the Whisky Bars of Edinburgh and its sister group in Glasgow, added

"This is a great initiative from Leslies bar and we were delighted to have assisted. Whisky is one of Scotland?s globally recognised achievements and visitors want to find out more about it while here.  These masterclasses will allow them to do that and encourage them visit a few distilleries as well."

The festival at Leslie?s Bar runs from 9^th August 2010 until 27^th August 2010, with six whisky tastings each day.   Tickets cost £10 per person and can be booked directly from the Fringe box office on 0131-226-0000.  Each tasting comprises of a tasting of four malts and are limited to a maximum of 15 people.

Ensuring that the festival is an 'all Scottish production', Stewart Brewing, makers of the award winning Edinburgh Gold, will be hosting a number of beer tastings as well.

LESLIES FRINGE SHOW TIMETABLE AUGUST 2010

            Ale Events 4 per day 2.00/ 3.00/ 4.00/5.00 p.m

            Whisky Events 6 per day 12.00/ 1.00/ 2.00/ 3.00/ 4.00/ 5.00 p.m