What to pair it withThe Elysian keeps it simple when it comes to snacks. From the likes of tinned mussels and anchovies served with toast to cured meats and house-made pickles, they’re the sort that sit happily with whisky in all its incarnations.
Why we love itThe Elysian’s whisky focus is great for fans of the dram, but some in your group may not share the enthusiasm. Fear not – a compact but impeccably selected list of drinks prevents whisky naysayers from feeling like second-class citizens. There are strong showings of rum, gin and brandy, with Italy’s bittersweet amari liqueurs, tequila and Japanese umeshu plum liqueurs also on offer. Cocktails lean towards whisky, but there are excellent non-whisky numbers, too, such as the G and T and Tea that combines tea-infused gin with Japan’s citrusy yuzu sake, bitters and tonic, and a beer range that leans local and craft. Inclusivity is what it’s all about here and that’s why The Elysian gets our love.
