Leading Embassy hotel wins Whisky Bar of the Year Award

THE TAYCHREGGAN Hotel in Broughty Ferry - one of Scotland's original Scotch Whisky Embassy Hotels - has been named the Diageo Classic Malts Whisky Bar of the Year at this year's Scottish Licensed Trade Awards.

The West Ferry Hotel was up against some stiff competition, facing the Gleneagles Hotel (another Whisky Embassy), Drumnadrochit's Fiddlers and The Anderson in Fortrose.

The Awards judges described The Taychreggan as having an excellent range of whiskies as well as recognising that all staff had been put through organised whisky training (The Scotch Whisky Experience's Scotch Whisky Training School).

Guests benefit by the hotel's knowledgeable staff as they can learn about whisky from every one behind the bar.

Owner Mark Barton is said to have a real passion for whisky and as a result he is involved in promoting Whisky  to a wider audience.

The Taychreggar Hotel and Restaurant was presented its award at a glamorous award ceremony, held at The Thistle Hotel in Glasgow.