St Giles Hotel New York – The Court’s newly renamed Court Bar is setting the scene with a calendar of sophisticated and intimate events throughout the year. On March 27th, Court Bar is introducing an exclusive chocolate and Scotch whisky pairing event by Pacari Chocolate and Compass Box Whisky Co. from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Tickets are priced at $35 and limited on a first come first serve basis. Tickets available for purchase via the Pacari website: www.pacarichocolates.com.
Guests will have the opportunity to sample artisanal Scotch whisky paired with world class Ecuadorian chocolate from Pacari’s Exclusive Collection including a refreshing Amazonian Lemongrass Chocolate, Aji Chili-Coriander Spiced Chocolate, Salt and Cacao Nib Chocolate with Pink Salt from the Sacred Valley of Cuzco-Peru, Wild and Tangy Golden Berries Covered on Raw Chocolate, and more.
Robin Robinson, the U.S. brand ambassador for Compass Box Whisky Co. will lead the chocolate and artisan whisky pairings. A renowned whisky expert, Robinson has spoken at the renowned Astor Center in New York; Culinary Institute of America and the French Culinary Institute. Compass Box Whisky Co. produces a line of artisan, hand-crafted Scotch whiskies created by John Glaser, former global brand director for Johnnie Walker. Taking an innovative, négociant approach to barrel selection and oak ageing, Compass Box uses only natural processes (never chill filtering or using artificial coloring). Glaser selects only the finest, aged whiskies from Scottish distilleries to be blended into a range of styles that traverse the soft, sweet aperitif to the rich, complex and smoky. Compass Box, and its newest line of blended Scotch whisky, Great King Street, have won over 70 international awards, including four time “Innovator of the Year” from Whisky Magazine and three time “Blend of the Year” from Whisky Advocate.
The newly re-named Court Bar is a sophisticated, welcoming neighborhood escape centrally located in the heart of Midtown, sans the red velvet rope. The bar is bedecked with plush ottomans and cozy banquette areas perfect for first dates, friendly gatherings or after work drinks with colleagues. For more information on Court Bar visit www.stgilesnewyork.com.