The award-winning Amber Restaurant at The Scotch Whisky Experience in Edinburgh has unveiled a series of food and drink offerings to celebrate its 25th anniversary. The celebrations include two retrospective tasting menus featuring standout dishes from the past quarter century, alongside a specially created cocktail called the Amber ’25.
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READ THE STORYSince opening in 2001, Amber has championed whisky pairing and whisky-led cooking within Scotland’s dining scene, matching dishes with whiskies from all five of the country’s whisky-producing regions.
At the center of the celebrations is the limited-edition “Taste of Scotland” menu, running across two periods: May 20-24 and November 23-30. Executive Chef David Neave, who has led the kitchen since the restaurant opened, curated the menu.
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Each course showcases Scottish seasonal ingredients and Amber’s approach to whisky-infused cuisine.
“Reaching 25 years at Amber Restaurant is a hugely proud moment for all of us,” said David Neave, executive chef at Amber Restaurant. “This anniversary menu, created by our team of chefs, is an opportunity to celebrate the very best of Scottish produce and revisit the dishes that have helped define who we are, as a restaurant, over the years.”
He added: “Whisky has always been central to our cooking, not only as a pairing, but also as an ingredient that can bring real depth and character to a dish. Looking back at these menus has been incredibly special and reflects the journey Amber has been on over the past 25 years.”
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Amber is also credited with introducing the concept of Scottish tapas — small plates designed to give international visitors a broad taste of Scotland in one sitting. A celebratory Scottish tapas offering will run throughout the anniversary year, featuring guest favorites from across the decades.
Wendy Neave, head of events and daughter of Executive Chef David Neave, said: “Amber Restaurant is extremely special to our family. My father, David, has led the kitchen with real passion since the beginning, and my brother Michael has also played an important role in the kitchen over the years, following in his father’s footsteps.”
She continued: “Our team have always been passionate about showcasing the very best of Scotland to our guests, and that’s what led to the creation of our Scottish tapas concept. We wanted visitors to have the opportunity to experience a wide variety of Scottish dishes and flavors in a small plate format.”
The Scotch Whisky Experience, located on Edinburgh’s Royal Mile, houses one of the world’s largest collections of Scotch whisky and attracts visitors from around the globe. The venue has long served as a key touchpoint for whisky tourism in Scotland’s capital.
