Single Malt 1st Fill Oloroso Hogshead Golden Promise Barley 'Full Cask' No 222
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Ready to enjoy upon release, with an indefinite shelf life when stored properly.
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Dark chocolate, blue cheese, sticky toffee pudding
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Representing a historic revival, this single malt from Edinburgh's Holyrood Distillery showcases the resurrection of traditional distilling in Scotland's capital. Crafted using Golden Promise, a legendary heritage barley variety prized for its rich, robust, and oily character, this spirit pays homage to the golden era of Scottish whisky. Matured in a first-fill Oloroso sherry hogshead, the liquid absorbs deep, festive notes of dried figs, dark chocolate, and toasted nuts directly from the seasoned Spanish oak. This 'Full Cask' release highlights the distillery's commitment to flavor over efficiency, redefining the traditionally light Lowland style with an intense, full-bodied complexity.
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Established in 2019 by founders Rob Carpenter and David Robertson, Holyrood Distillery marked the historic return of single malt whisky production to the heart of Edinburgh after nearly a century. Located in a restored 180-year-old railway transit building in the Lowlands, the distillery rejects traditional production constraints in favor of a flavor-forward philosophy. Holyrood is renowned for its experimental use of heritage barley varieties like Golden Promise, specialty roasted malts, and diverse beer yeasts, creating highly complex spirits. Their signature single malt whiskies, often matured in first-fill Oloroso sherry hogsheads, showcase a rich, robust character that redefines modern Lowland distilling.