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.
Posted by Jeremy at 1:30pm on Thursday July 27, 2017 :: 0 comments :: 
The Brass Monkey Leith
Where? The Brass Monkey Leith (Edinburgh, Scotland) Map
When? Friday July 21, 2017
Who? Me
Food Style? Scottish Pub
The Scottish weather is meeting all expectation at the moment - it's pouring with rain and it's the middle of summer. On the way back to my accommodation from the Edinburgh Castle is this gastro pub. With a warm, cosy atmosphere and classic 80s beats, let's see how their food fares.
Mains
Bacon, BBQ, applewood and red onion beef burger
The burger looks quite basic without any greens. The patty is over done but the bacon and barbecue sauce are excellent, as are the red onions. The bun should have been toasted to bring out that beautiful aroma of nuts embedded in the dough. It annoys me when buns are too large for the party. It's not too bad, but far from perfection. They get points for giving me a bottle of sriracha for my fries.
Posted by Jeremy at 1:25pm on Thursday July 27, 2017 :: 0 comments ::