StarWorld Hotel's Whisky Bar selected as the "Best Whisky Bar in Hong Kong and Macau" at the 10th Restaurant & Bar Hong Kong Exhibition

HONG KONG and MACAU, Sept. 27, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Whisky Bar at StarWorld Hotel is named "Best Whisky Barin Hong Kong and Macau" in the "Wine by the Glass Awards 2012", part of the Restaurant & Bar Hong Kong 2012 award series.

Mr. Luis Lobo (middle in the above photo), Assistant Vice President, Hotel Operations of StarWorld Hotel, represented Whisky Bar to receive the "Best Whisky Bar in Hong Kong and Macau" award

The award presentation ceremony took place during the 10th anniversary gala dinner of Restaurant & Bar Hong Kong at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre. This annual exhibition is regarded as the leading hospitality and catering exhibition in Asia, bringing together the top suppliers from the wine, hospitality, food and beverage industries. The "Wine by the glass restaurant award" pays tribute to hotel, chain and independent restaurants which are dedicated to providing their customers with the best wine by the glass selection to complement their gourmet cuisine.

This year, Whisky Bar of StarWorld Hotel has been nominated by an expert judging panel to receive the "Best Whisky Barin Hong Kong and Macau" award for its commitment in offering exclusive, star-rated services and wines & spirits selection, including a collection of more than 100 whiskies, an array of cigars and a mix of live entertainments staged at the gorgeously decorated bar every evening.

This recognition is the 10th award garnered by StarWorld Hotel in 2012. Mr. Luis Lobo, Assistant Vice President of Hotel Operations of StarWorld Hotel, said, "We are honored to be recommended by Greater China's most authoritative wine magazine Wine Luxe, and a panel of food and beverage professionals together with sommeliers in the region. We will continue to serve our customers with an attentive ‘Asian Heart' attitude, aiming to provide star-rated experience, diversified wines and spirits offerings and exclusive services at Whisky Bar to keep up our excellent work."

The award-winning Whisky Bar is not only known for its wide range of whiskies and cigar collections, but also its eclectic Macau vibes: guests can indulge themselves in Macau's magnificent scenery through the large floor-to-ceiling windows. During the Macau Grand Prix, the spacious terrace of Whisky Bar is also the perfect venue to enjoy the exciting race.

Housing more than 100 premium whiskies

Whisky Bar features a wide range of premium quality whiskies from Ireland, France, United States and Japan, including the rare Macallan 1946 Inspiration Scotch. It also provides a comprehensive collection of fine wines from both the Old and New Worlds including France, Portugal, Australia, United States and Chile. The signature cocktails and the 3-litre "Tower Cocktail" are also other Whisky Bar special creations.

Quality cigar selections

The dedicated cigar area of the Whisky Bar features more than 50 types of high quality cigars from Cuba and Dominican Republic. Professional and bespoke cigar and whisky pairing suggestions can be provided on request. This section of the Whisky Bar has humidifiers installed to ensure the best conditions for the pleasures of smoking.

In order to furnish customers with exclusive and personalized services, Whisky Bar also seeks out special whiskies and cigars on behalf of the most discerning wine and cigar enthusiasts, even if not listed on the menu, to maintain a highly specialized star-rated service for its valued guests.

Exclusive offers

To celebrate the winning of the "Best Whisky Barin Hong Kong and Macau", Whisky Bar is delighted to feature an up-and-coming high quality single malt whisky brand, Matisse, from Scotland. Within the promotion period, Whisky Bar is offering the Matisse Old Whisky and its 12-year-old Whisky at MOP 680 and MOP 880 per bottle respectively, (excluding 10% service charge and 5% tax), to invite more whisky lovers to try their unique flavors.

In order to promote the art of whisky appreciation, the award-winning mixologist of Whisky Bar has created recipes to blend four themed whisky cocktails (MOP 88 per glass), which will be available every Thursday night from now until 31 October.

Matisse Old is a premium Scotch whisky, for which the core malt comes from Speyside, United Kingdom. It has mild, elegant fruits, honey and rich smoky notes. This blend specially caters to the taste buds of Asian customers, offering less intense flavors when compared to traditional Scotch whisky. The Matisse 12-year-old whisky is distilled in the Highlands and matured for 12 years in European oak casks. Matisse 12-year-old whisky is a blend of seven finest top class single malts to create a symphony of flavors of rich plum and fruity citrus aroma, with a creamy and nutty palate. This Matisse 12YO Whisky won the IWSC Gold medal in 2005 and ISC Gold medal in 2006.

Whisky Bar
Address: 16/F, StarWorld Hotel
Telephone: (853) 8290 8698 / 800 968 811 (HK Toll Free)
Opening hours: 17:00-02:00 (Mon-Thu & Sun); 17:00-03:00 (Fri-Sat)

Award list of StarWorld Hotel in 2012

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About StarWorld Hotel

StarWorld Hotel is located in the heart of Macau's dynamic gaming and entertainment district – the Avenida de Amizade. Being the first 5-star hotel and casino in the Galaxy Entertainment Group, the 39-storey StarWorld Hotel embodies the distinct Asian characteristics of intelligence, experience and innovation, combining world-class accommodation, entertainment, leisure and dining facilities in ‘one world'. Asian flair is incorporated in all the Star-grade amenities as well as in the ultra-high levels of personal service, appealing to both Asian and international tourists. Striking architecture and luxurious guest-room decor exemplify the outstanding level of quality. This attention to detail has gained StarWorld Hotel recognition through numerous prestigious awards including the "5-Star Diamond Award" from the American Academy of Hospitality Sciences for 5 consecutive years, and the "Top 100 Hotels of China" by the China Hotel Industry Summit. Famed for its "Star Rated" quality in hospitality, entertainment, accommodation and restaurants, StarWorld Hotel is determined to offer its valued guests the prestige of "When I step into StarWorld, I shine like a star".