Single Malt Peated 1st Fill Bourbon Barrel 'Full Cask' No 10
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As a distilled spirit, this does not mature further in the bottle and is ready to enjoy immediately, remaining stable for decades if stored upright and away from direct sunlight.
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Smoked blue cheese, slow-roasted barbecue pork belly, dark chocolate truffles
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Representing the historic revival of single malt distilling in Edinburgh, this peated single malt from Holyrood Distillery showcases the innovative spirit of the Lowlands. Distilled in the heart of Scotland's capital—a city whose rich brewing and distilling heritage was dormant for nearly a century—this expression marries the earthy, atmospheric depth of peat smoke with the sweet, wood-driven character of a first-fill bourbon barrel. Holyrood's distillers reject rigid historical formulas, instead experimenting with diverse yeast strains and specialty kilned malts. The result is a contemporary peated style where the heavy, phenolic smoke is beautifully integrated with the bright, sweet vanilla, toasted coconut, and soft orchard fruit notes imparted by the fresh American oak cask.
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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.