Celebrate World Whisky Day Dinner on May 16 at The Capital in Knightsbridge

LONDON - April 22, 2015 - PRLog -- In conjunction with Whyte and Mackay, each course is paired with one of Cesar’s chosen whiskies, selected to bring out the flavours of each dish.  The price, £125 per person, includes 5 courses, each expertly matched with a chosen whisky and Cesar’s fascinating explanatory talk about each wee dram.

The event takes place in the private dining room of Michelin starred Outlaw's at The Capital on the 1^st floor of the hotel. The evening begins with a selection of canapés served with a new whisky cocktail invented by Cesar to mark the occasion.  The starter and entrée will be accompanied by Fettercairn 24 yrs old and The Dalmore King Alexander respectively.  English cheese, paired with The Dalmore 12 yrs old, will precede a delicious pudding enhanced by a classic Diurach’s Own Jura 16 yrs old.  The evening will be perfectly rounded off with coffee, petit fours and The Dalmore Valour as a digestif.

The Capital and World Whisky Day encourage responsible drinking: for guests who choose not to drive, Knightsbridge tube is barely a minute’s walk from the hotel.  Alternatively an overnight package for two sharing a double room including the World Whisky Day Dinner and a generous Continental breakfast the next day is offered from £499 per night.  Cesar also offers regular Whisky and English cheese pairings, priced from £40 per person (3 pairings and a cocktail for a minimum of two people) in order to share his passion for the drink with novices and connoisseurs alike.

Reservations: capitalhotel.co.uk (http://www.capitalhotel.co.uk/)  / 0207 589 5171 / Cesar@capitalhotel.co.uk

Prices quoted are include VAT and are subject to availability.

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Note to Editors:

About The Capital: Founded in 1971, The Capital remains under the guidance of its original owner David Levin and is managed by his daughter Kate Levin.  It is a grand hotel in miniature that combines the advantages of a grand establishment run with the warmth and attention to detail that only a family-owned family-run hotel can achieve.  The Capital offers 49 well-appointed bedrooms, 8 suites and a selection of comfortable apartments for longer stays.  Its location is second to none in striking distance of some of London’s favourite landmarks including Harrods, Harvey Nichols, the Victoria and Albert Museum, Hyde Park, and The Royal Albert Hall and the Concierge desk will be happy to arrange theatre outings, spa treatments and restaurant bookings or simply have a taxi waiting at the door.

About Cesar da Silva: In addition to being the youngest Keeper of the Quaich (invited into the fraternity aged 32 in 2012 for his outstanding commitment to Scotch whisky) and a leading authority on whisky, he also has an Advanced Certificate from the Court of Master Sommeliers and won the coveted title, Campari Barman of the Year in 2004.  In 19 years at The Capital Bar, Cesar has collected one of Europe’s finest whisky collections and has gained a high reputation among malt connoisseurs.

About World Whisky Day: the inaugural was held in 2012 when more than 20,000 people attended in excess of 200 events worldwide.  Scotch whisky exports hit a record £4.3billion that year (up by 87% on the previous 10 years).  World Whisky Day is supported by VisitScotland, the Scotch Whisky Experience, Scotland Food and Drink and the Scottish Government.