Single Malt 1st Fill Oloroso Hogshead Golden Promise Barley 'Full Cask' No 233
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Ready to enjoy upon release, as single malt whisky does not mature further in the bottle. It will remain in peak condition indefinitely when stored upright and away from direct sunlight.
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blue cheese, dark chocolate, roasted venison
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Crafted in the heart of Edinburgh, this exceptional single malt represents a historic return to the city's rich distilling heritage. Holyrood Distillery utilizes Golden Promise, a legendary heritage barley variety prized for its robust, oily texture and sweet, bready flavor profile, which was highly favored in the mid-20th century before being largely replaced by higher-yielding modern varieties. Matured entirely in a first-fill Oloroso sherry hogshead (Cask No. 233), this spirit marries the rich, cereal-forward character of the heritage grain with the intense dried fruit, dark chocolate, and roasted nut notes derived from the sherry-seasoned wood. The result is a deeply complex, full-bodied Lowland single malt that honors traditional raw materials while pushing the boundaries of modern flavor exploration.
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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.