Glasgow hotel to mark Father's Day with James Bond event
The event will take place on Saturday, June 14, and includes a welcome whisky cocktail and a guided tasting of The Macallan single malt whiskies.
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Guests will be treated to a tasting experience that explores the story and craftsmanship behind each Macallan pour.
The evening, ticket at £30 per person, will conclude in the hotel's 44-seat boutique cinema, where the audience can enjoy the suspense and style of Goldfinger on the big screen.
Marcello Ventisei, general manager at Kimpton Blythswood Square, said: "This perfect partnership between The Macallan and the Kimpton Blythswood Square cinema club is a wonderful way to celebrate the father figure in your life and make them feel as suave as Mr Bond.
"From an exclusive drinks experience to the thrill of a classic film like Goldfinger, this experience is sure to be a hit amongst whisky fans and film fanatics alike."
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