Single Malt Peated 1st Fill Bourbon Barrel 'Full Cask' No 637
⏳ Drinking Window
Ready to enjoy upon release; does not mature further in the bottle and can be preserved indefinitely when stored properly.
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Smoked blue cheese, slow-roasted barbecue pork belly, dark chocolate fondant
✨ Technical Specifications
Representing a bold departure from the historically light and grassy style of Lowland single malts, this peated expression from Edinburgh's Holyrood Distillery showcases the exciting frontier of modern Scottish distilling. Located near the volcanic landmark of Arthur's Seat, Holyrood draws inspiration from Edinburgh's rich 19th-century brewing heritage, particularly the legendary 'Charmed Circle' of breweries. This single malt is crafted using heavily peated malted barley and fermented with select yeast strains designed to maximize flavor complexity. Maturation in a first-fill Bourbon barrel (Cask No. 637) infuses the smoky, phenolic spirit with rich layers of sweet vanilla, toasted coconut, and warm baking spices, creating a dramatic tension between coastal peat smoke and sweet American oak.
🍾 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