Single Malt Peated 1st Fill Bourbon Barrel 'Full Cask' No 616
⏳ wine.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.
🍽️ wine.food_pairings
smoked blue cheese, dark chocolate, slow-roasted barbecue pork
✨ wine.spec_sheet
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.
🍾 wine.about_producer
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.