Single Malt Peated 1st Fill Bourbon Barrel 'Full Cask' No 615
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Ready to enjoy upon release, as single malt Scotch whisky does not age further in the bottle. It can be savored immediately or kept indefinitely when stored upright away from direct sunlight.
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Blue cheese, smoked duck breast, dark chocolate
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Holyrood Distillery's Single Malt Peated 'Full Cask' No 615 represents a bold chapter in the modern revival of Edinburgh's distilling heritage. After nearly a century without an active single malt distillery in the Scottish capital, Holyrood brought spirit production back to its historic heart. This expression showcases their innovative approach to Lowland single malt, utilizing heavily peated malted barley and maturing the spirit in a first-fill Bourbon barrel. The first-fill American oak infuses the robust, earthy smoke of the peated spirit with rich layers of creamy vanilla, toasted coconut, and sweet caramel. This marriage of heavy peat and active bourbon oak challenges the traditional perception of Lowland whiskies as purely light and delicate, offering instead a deeply complex, smoky, and sweet profile that honors Edinburgh's industrial and brewing past.
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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.