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Step off Princes Street and through the doors of Bar Prince to the smooth sounds of jazz, blues, country and popular music from a programme of Balmoral favourites. The bar’s live music sessions are returning from October. The Balmoral will welcome back musicians such as Hayley McKay, Amy Reader and Simon Armitage to name a few.

In celebration of The Balmoral’s 120th anniversary this October, the expert mixologists have created two perfect cocktails to accompany the live music. The 1902, made with Balmoral Gin stirred with Aperol, Antica Formula and Grapefruit Bitters and the Forte 25, made with Bombay Sapphire Premier Cru, Orget Syrup, Maraschino Liquor, Fresh Lemon Juice and topped with Elderflower Tonic Water. Relax in the decadent bar with a drink in hand. Whether you want to pop the champagne corks or hear the rattle of cocktail shakers, the expert mixologists are on hand to serve you your favourite tipple for the night.

Rhian Ferrigan is an accomplished pianist and vocalist. Trained in classical singing, her incredible vocals and three-octave range come into their own during her performances. Taking classic songs, Rhian adds a modern twist to make them her own.

With a vast musical knowledge and a varied repertoire, Simon Armitage is a seasoned performer, vocalist and pianist who’s played all over the world in bands and supporting musicians like the late great Johnny Cash.

Gordon Robertson is one of Scotland’s finest and most versatile vocalists, playing acoustic guitar and playing a selection of songs from the 50s right through to the present day, including artists like Johnny Cash, Ed Sheeran, and Stevie Wonder.

Displaying an incredible vocal range with a distinctive all-round style, which can effortlessly leap from earthy and soulful raw emotion to soaring and ethereal angelic tones, Hayley has been likened to Eva Cassidy, Joni Mitchel, LeAnn Rimes and Kate Bush.

Catherine Ward is a singer and pianist based in Glasgow. She has been performing throughout Scotland for over ten years and during this period has built up a varied and extensive repertoire which includes jazz standards through to modern pop and indie classics - and everything in-between.

Amy Reader is a well known face on the Edinburgh scene, a singer and guitarist, her repertoire ranges from Pop to Swing and Jazz and everything else in-between.

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ettle in for a dram in SCOTCH, The Balmoral’s world-class whisky bar. With over 500 unique varieties of Scottish whisky from distilleries in the Highlands, Lowlands, Islands, Islay and Speyside, the Scotch Whisky Ambassadors will take you on a journey of discovery.

The Olga Polizzi-designed bar features a palate of whisky-coloured tones creating a warm, intimate ambience in which to discover Scotland’s national drink. The centrepiece of the room - a hand-crafted oak-panelled whisky cabinet – is complemented by interior furnishings in natural fabrics such as wool, cord and leather.

Take a seat on one of the tweed sofas this Autumn and let a kilted Whisky Ambassador impart their knowledge of Scotland’s national spirit. In celebration of the hotel’s 120th anniversary, a new range of cocktails has been added to the menu, inspired by decades of whisky production.

Take a taste of SCOTCH home and create your own PRISMA cocktail by following the method below.

PRISMA (Pink Lady and Coconut)

35ml Coconut infused Glenfiddich Orchard Experiment 10ml Cognac 10ml Chablis Top with apple soda

Add ingredients to a mixing glass Stir and strain into a highball glass Top with soda Garnish with a sprig of apple marigold

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