Single Malt Pinnacle Yeast 'Full Cask' No 611
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Ready to enjoy upon release; does not age or improve further in the bottle, but will remain stable for many years if kept upright and away from direct sunlight.
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dark chocolate, smoked salmon, aged cheddar
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Representing a bold departure from traditional Scotch whisky production, this single malt from Edinburgh's Holyrood Distillery highlights the profound impact of yeast selection on flavor. While the Scotch industry historically prioritized yield, Holyrood's experimental series explores specialized strains, including Pinnacle yeast, to unlock complex ester profiles during fermentation. This particular release, drawn from Cask No 611, showcases the distillery's flavor-first philosophy, reviving the spirit of Edinburgh's historic 'Charmed Circle' of breweries and distilleries. By marrying innovative fermentation science with traditional Lowland copper pot distillation, Holyrood crafts a contemporary single malt that emphasizes orchard fruit, spice, and textural depth directly from the spirit's fermentation DNA.
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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.