ABERFELDY Burns Night in Hamburg (Germany) - January 2025

25 January 2025

To celebrate Burns Night, ABERFELDY transformed Hamburg into a little piece of Scotland - an evening full of music, enjoyment and hospitality.

• Updated: 25 Jan 2025
• 6 min
• Event
• Burns Night
• Hamburg

Robert Burns (25 January 1759 - 21 July 1796) is considered Scotland's national poet and is one of the country's best-known literary figures. Born in Ayrshire, Scotland, Burns was not only a talented poet, but also a passionate advocate of freedom, equality and social justice. His most famous works include poems and songs such as "Auld Lang Syne", which is sung worldwide as a farewell song, as well as "Tam o' Shanter" and "To a Mouse". Burns mostly wrote in Scottish dialect, which helped keep the language and culture of Scotland alive in his work. In his honor, Burns Night is celebrated every year around his birthday on 25 January - a festival that honors his love of poetry, music and the Scottish way of life.

An evening of culture and tradition

Guests were welcomed by Scottish sounds: music and traditional songs created an authentic atmosphere right from the reception. During the evening, poetry and stories took visitors deep into the soul of Scotland - a tribute to Robert Burns.

Culinary highlights and the haggis ceremony

Of course, the culinary heritage was not to be missed: the traditional haggis ceremony took center stage, celebrating the Scottish national dish with poetry and passion. The menu was complemented by other classics of Scottish cuisine, offering guests an authentic moment of enjoyment. Since tradition can also be cosmopolitan, there was also a vegetarian haggis alternative that came very close to the original.

Whisky enjoyment is a must

No Scottish festival would be complete without whisky. Brand Ambassador Pierre Kruff charmingly guided guests through the world of whisky and gave them the opportunity to discover the unmistakable character of ABERFELDY whiskies. ABERFELDY presented its single malt core range, whether neat or in long drinks. As a highlight, the ABERFELDY 25 year old was served at the end of the event.

A location with charm: Haller 6

The choice of location could not have been better. With its special charm, Haller 6 provided the perfect backdrop for this unique evening. The rooms were decorated with great attention to detail and emphasized the festive yet cozy atmosphere of Burns Night.

A celebration of encounters

In addition to the cultural and culinary highlights, one thing above all took center stage: the social get-together. Guests from all walks of life came together, exchanged ideas and enjoyed the special evening together - in the spirit of Scottish joie de vivre and warmth.

We would like to thank ABERFELDY and Bacardi for the invitation to this extraordinary Burns Night and the opportunity to experience a piece of Scotland in Hamburg.

... to the Haggis and Slàinte mhath!