Single Malt Pinnacle Yeast 'Full Cask' No 608
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Enjoyable immediately upon release; as a distilled spirit, it does not age further in the bottle and will remain stable for decades if stored properly.
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dark chocolate, haggis, mature cheddar cheese
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Holyrood Distillery's Single Malt Pinnacle Yeast 'Full Cask' No 608 represents Edinburgh's modern distilling renaissance, where flavor experimentation takes precedence over rigid tradition. Located in the historic Lowlands, Holyrood is celebrated for its pioneering yeast trials, utilizing specific strains like Pinnacle to explore how different yeasts influence the final spirit's ester profile and mouthfeel. This single cask release highlights the pure, unblended expression of a single distillation run, capturing the unique interaction between the specialty malt, the targeted yeast fermentation, and the wood. The Lowland terroir, historically known for light and grassy spirits, is redefined here through a richer, more textured, and flavor-forward approach that honors Edinburgh's rich brewing and distilling heritage.
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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.