Single Malt Peated 1st Fill Bourbon Barrel 'Full Cask' No 640
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Ready to enjoy upon release, as single malt whisky does not mature further in the bottle. It will remain in peak condition for decades if stored upright and away from direct sunlight.
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Smoked salmon, mature blue cheese, dark chocolate truffles
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Holyrood Distillery's 'Full Cask' No 640 represents a bold chapter in Edinburgh's distilling revival. While the Lowlands are historically celebrated for light, grassy, and unpeated spirits, Holyrood challenges this convention with a heavily peated single malt matured in a first-fill Bourbon barrel. This expression showcases the distillery's flavor-first philosophy, marrying the intense, earthy smoke of peated malted barley with the sweet, creamy vanilla and toasted oak notes imparted by the fresh American oak. The historic railway transit building where it is crafted echoes with the industrial heritage of Edinburgh, providing an atmospheric backdrop to a spirit that bridges ancient Scottish traditions with contemporary, boundary-pushing distilling techniques.
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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.