Single Malt Peated 1st Fill Bourbon Barrel 'Full Cask' No 616
⏳ Drinking Window
Ready to enjoy upon release, as single malt whisky does not age further in the bottle. It can be savored over many years.
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
smoked blue cheese, dark chocolate, slow-roasted barbecue pork
✨ Technical Specifications
Holyrood Distillery's Single Malt Peated 1st Fill Bourbon Barrel 'Full Cask' No 616 represents a bold, modern chapter in Edinburgh's distilling legacy. Located in the heart of the Lowlands, Holyrood revived urban single malt production in a city that had been silent for nearly a century. This expression showcases their innovative spirit, combining peated malted barley with the sweet, vanilla-rich influence of a first-fill American oak ex-bourbon barrel. Unlike traditional Lowland whiskies known for their light, grassy character, Holyrood's peated expressions introduce a robust, smoky dimension, marrying coastal peat influence with the distillery's signature yeast-driven fruitiness. Cask No 616 is a testament to their single-cask program, offering a snapshot of a single moment in their flavor exploration.
🍾 About the Producer
Founded in 2019 by Rob and Kelly Carpenter alongside former Macallan master distiller David Robertson, Holyrood Distillery marked the historic return of single malt whisky distilling to the center of Edinburgh after nearly a century. Situated in a converted 1830s railway goods building adjacent to Holyrood Park in Scotland's Lowlands, the distillery embraces a progressive, flavor-led production philosophy. Driven by extensive experimentation with specialty and heritage barley varieties like Golden Promise, diverse brewing yeasts, and tailored cask regimens, Holyrood pushes traditional boundaries. In addition to producing nuanced, complex single malt whiskies, the craft distillery is celebrated for its distinctive artisanal gins, rums, and innovative botanical spirits.
🍇 Base Ingredient
Malted Barley