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
Established in 2019 by Rob and Kelly Carpenter alongside former Macallan master distiller David Robertson, Holyrood Distillery marked the return of single malt whisky distillation to central Edinburgh after nearly a century of absence. Housed within a restored 1830s railway goods shed beneath Arthur's Seat in the Lowlands, Holyrood operates with an innovative, flavor-first distilling ethos deeply informed by Edinburgh's historic brewing heritage. Rather than conforming to traditional regional conventions, the distillery experiments extensively with diverse malt varieties—including heirloom, chocolate, and crystal barleys—along with an array of specialty brewing, wine, and sake yeast strains. Utilizing washbacks with extended fermentations and tall copper pot stills, Holyrood captures distinct ester and phenolic profiles before aging spirit in meticulously selected casks. Benchmark expressions include their inaugural single malts Arrival, Ambir, and Embra, alongside singular single-cask trials showcasing red wine, sake yeast, and peated variants.
🍇 Base Material
Malted Barley