Single Malt Peated 1st Fill Bourbon Barrel 'Full Cask' No 637
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Ready to enjoy upon release; does not mature further in the bottle and can be preserved indefinitely when stored properly.
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Smoked blue cheese, slow-roasted barbecue pork belly, dark chocolate fondant
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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.
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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.