Arcade Bar, Haggis and Whisky House

Where? Arcade Bar,Haggis and Whisky House (Edinburgh, Scotland) Map Menu

When? Saturday July 22, 2017

Who? Me

Food Style? Scottish

There's three things that immediately come to mind when I think about Scottish cuisine. One is Irn Bru, the orange cream soda, which I had a can of in Loch Ness today. The other two I am hitting with a single stone in Arcade Bar, which serves haggis and over 100 kinds of whisky - that's whisky without an 'e' in Scotland!

Whisky


Mortlach 15 years old
This whisky quite suits my palate. It's not very smokey and tends towards the sweet side. I can feel the burn sliding down my throat as I swallow, perhaps I should add a bit more water. There's a definite caramel aftertaste, which I find quite pleasant.

Mains


Robert Burn's famous haggis with whisky sauce, with a layer of mashed turnip, potato and haggis
The haggis comes out and the aroma is amazing. It's definitely one of those hearty winter meals, and with potatoes, turnips and a rich whisky sauce, it's food that warms the body and soul. The haggis is spiced nicely, and has that nice oaty texture. The whisky sauce provides a bit of pepper, making it truly warming. It's very filling and I'm well satisfied at the end.