at Hullett House Asia s First Whisky Ambassador Certified Venue

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1 Immediate Release at Hullett House Asia s First Whisky Ambassador Certified Venue Hong Kong, 16 April 2015 Last October, Hong Kong s iconic heritage hotel Hullett House proudly announced the launch of Whisky@Stables, the only whisky bar in Hong Kong renovated from a former horse stable nestled in the heritage compound. The intimate bar serves up an enormous range of whiskies including Scottish independently bottled selections and whisky cocktails beautifully crafted by the Mixologist to delight palates of all kind. The only Whisky Ambassador certified venue in Asia This year, Whisky@Stables has proudly become Asia s first Whisky Ambassador certified venue, while the other twelve are in the UK. In celebration of becoming Asia s first, two officials from The Whisky Ambassador Programme will come to Hong Kong to crown Whisky@Stables the first whisky ambassador venue. Ms Leigh McGrotty and Ms Dea Macleod are two very influential Whisky Ambassadors in the industry. Both of them are whisky trainers from Scotland and real enthusiasts of whiskies who are dedicated to promoting the whisky culture. In addition, Mr Kingson Kok and Ms Noble Law from Whisky@Stables have been certified as Whisky Ambassadors, both are committed to bringing the most unique whiskies to the connoisseurs. The UK s Accreditation Professional course to select the crème de la crème of whisky ambassadors With the rising popularity of whiskies, The UK has devised accredited training course to promote the whisky culture. The Whisky Ambassador programme is the UK s only accredited training course about whisky. It is accredited by BIIAB (British Institute of Innkeeping Awarding Body), the UK s leading provider of qualifications for the licensed trade. Its mission is to elevate whisky experience to another level through choosing the best whisky venues and training sommeliers to become whisky ambassadors. There are only 324 currently accredited Whisky Ambassadors in the world, and Mr Kingson Kok and Ms Noble Law, both demonstrating exceptional whisky knowledge, can be hailed as one of the best in Asia. Independent Bottler Whisky@Stables offers over 100 various whiskies from around the world, serving the world s famous whiskies from Scotland, Sweden, Japan, Taiwan, and India. The intimate bar also offers a range of whiskies from small batch independent bottlers (acquiring whisky casks) to create a highly engaging experience for whisky appreciation. These rare bottles have recently been the connoisseurs favourites

2 Today s Special: The Gaelic Whiskies The Gaelic Whiskies came from Isle of Skye, the largest and most northerly large island in the Hebrides of Scotland where the Gaelic-speaking culture has remained. In 1976, Sir Iain Noble set up The Gaelic Whiskies. In order to provide authentic whisky and keep the tradition, The Gaelic Whiskies pioneered the re-introduction of unchilfiltered whisky, allowing the world to see its originality. Three award-winning whiskies include: (Photo credit: MacNaMara Rum Finish - Blended Malt MacNaMara Rum Finish has been aged for a further 12 months in Guyanan Rum casks. It has an added touch of sweetness to the biscuitlike taste. No wonder it has become the ladies favourite. Té Bheag Blended Malt Smooth and slightly peated, Té Bheag (pronounced chey vek ) has a delicate flavour with a toffee-like richness. It is a connoisseurs' blended whisky with a high malt content. Poit Dhubh 12 Year Old Malt Poit Dhubh (pronounced potch ghoo ) is matured in sherry casks and has a soft, graceful flavour with a varying balance of sweetness and peatiness depending on age.

3 The irresistible Ladies who Whisky Who says whisky is for men only? takes the ladies to explore the mysteries of the world of whiskies. From April onwards, every Thursday from 7pm to 8:30pm, offers different 90-minute classes from understanding whisky to make-your-own workshops. Ladies who Whisky For those ladies who have always been intrigued by the world of whisky but have yet to try it out, these sessions are perfect for you! Join the workshops to understand whisky and explore various pairing tips in terms of food, fashion or even flowers, and learn how to mix personalized whisky cocktails from our whisky ambassadors! The first eight classes Take all or pick your favourites 23 April : Understanding Whisk(e)y Understanding the difference between single malt and blended whisk(e)ys, the production process, and the effects of wood in maturation 30 April : Whisky and Aroma To explore the sense of smell, the effect it has on the palate, the aroma families and common terminology 7 May : Whisky and Oysters Learn about the characteristics of whisky and how it harmonises with oysters 14 May : Whisky and Fashion Know what to wear and what to drink in style, get expert advice from Fashion Designer Jasmine Smith 21 May : Whisky and Pierre Hermé Paris Chocolate Brand Ambassador of Pierre Hermé Paris takes you through a guided tasting of 3 chocolates and 3 whiskies 28 May : Whisky and Flowers Watch and learn flower arrangements from bouquet to jewelry and whiskies pairing by Oulala Flower 4 June : The Nordic Whisky Experience Experience the latest craze of new world whiskies alongside Nordic food, with Chef Jaakko Sorsa from FINDS restaurant 11 June : Whisky and Cocktails Workshop Hullett House s Whisky Ambassador takes you through 3 complex but easy Whisky cocktails Classes range from HK$300 to HK$500 with whisky tasting and light refreshments included special drink menu is available after each session. Please visit for information about future classes. To inquire about the class, please contact (852) or to stablesgrill@hulletthouse.com Whisky@Stables Opening Hours: Mondays to Thursdays 5pm 12am Fridays, Saturdays and the day before public holidays 5pm 1am Closed on Sundays Enquires/ Reservations: Call (852) or to stablesgrill@hulletthous.com Website:

4 About Walking up the staircases to is like stepping back in the Victorian era. With salvaged wooden panelling, vintage furnishings, and dark brown handmade chesterfield leather sofas and armchairs sourced from England, time seems to stand still there. The sumptuously bronze chandeliers swinging from the high-vaulted roof tiles and a 30-Litre oak barrel in the centre further exuded the tasteful interior, with the light-hearted vibe extending to an outside terrace for an ultimate relaxation. Whisky@Stables offers over 100 various whiskies from around the world, serving the world s famous whiskies from Scotland, Sweden, Japan, Taiwan, and India. The intimate bar also offers a range of whiskies from small batch independent bottlers to create a highly engaging experience for whisky appreciation. Also of note is the House s living 3-Litre oak cask offering a double maturation process of Swedish Whisky. Whisky Cocktails are also tailored especially to different palates. About Hullett House Hullett House is a celebration of Hong Kong s rich heritage and its colourful past, both architectural and cultural. The design-led heritage development consists of an intimate hotel, seven restaurants and bars, and a souvenir store. The property and its various elements are all housed within one of the four oldest buildings located in the heart of Hong Kong dating back to 1881 and a rare example of magnificent colonial architecture. Hullett House is a member of The Leading Hotels of the World, and has been named one of the world s best hotels by Condé Nast Traveler magazine. Awarded to be the Boutique Hotel of the Year 2014 by Travel + Leisure China magazine, Hullett House is honoured to be the only winner in Hong Kong received this accolade recently. About GR8 Leisure Concept Founded in 2004, GR8 Leisure Concept is an innovative hospitality group that owns and manages a portfolio of 18 brands including hotels, serviced apartments, restaurants, and bars across Hong Kong and China. The group s first property, The Luxe Manor is a surrealism-inspired boutique hotel in Tsim Sha Tsui that was the first designer boutique hotel in Hong Kong. Shortly after, the group launched its first serviced apartment, the artsy Knight on Wyndham, in the heart of Central, and Dada Bar + Lounge, a stylish Dadaism-themed variety club located in The Luxe Manor. In 2011, GR8 Leisure Concept launched its second hotel brand Hotel Soul in Suzhou, China, which features continental restaurant Brasserie 101, innovative Cantonese-styled restaurant Ying Fook Court, and multifunctional banquet venue Ying Fook Heen. The following year, the group introduced beachside café Cafe Roma, Hong Kong s first and only Nordic restaurant FINDS led by celebrity chef Jaakko Sorsa, and Japanese restaurant Robata Zawazawa to the company s portfolio of restaurants. GR8 Leisure Concept also acquired heritage hotel Hullett House and its five F&B brands in 2013, including the colonially-designed restaurant and lounge bar The Parlour serving international cuisine, the hotel s signature Cantonese restaurant Loong Toh Yuen, contemporary French fine dining restaurant St. George, casual grill restaurant Stables Grill located in the old horse stables, and oneof-a-kind British bar Mariners Rest where the original jail cells from the former Marine Police Headquarters still stand. The group s latest openings include Champagne Gallery, a champagne lounge designed in the style of a French maison offering bespoke champagnes and seafood pairings,

5 and the only whisky bar in town renovated from a former horse stable that serves over 100 different types of whiskies from around the world, both located within Hullett House. For more details, please visit For media enquiries, please contact Six Degrees PR: April Lam (852) april@sixdegrees.com.hk Candy Tam (852) candy@sixdegrees.com.hk