Single Malt Red Wine Yeast 1st Fill Bourbon Barrel 'Full Cask' No 2036
⏳ Drinking Window
Ready to enjoy upon release, as single malt whisky does not mature further in the bottle.
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Dark chocolate, roasted duck breast, aged Gouda cheese
✨ Technical Specifications
This highly experimental single malt from Edinburgh's Holyrood Distillery showcases their pioneering work in yeast trials. By utilizing a red wine yeast strain for the fermentation of malted barley, Holyrood introduces an array of vibrant red berry, cherry, and floral esters rarely seen in traditional Scotch whisky. This innovative spirit was matured in a first-fill Bourbon barrel (Cask No 2036), which beautifully layers classic American oak notes of sweet vanilla, creamy coconut, and soft baking spices over the fruity, yeast-driven character of the distillate. It represents a modern, flavor-first revolution in Lowland distilling, bridging the gap between winemaking science and traditional distilling heritage.
🍾 About the Producer
Founded in 2019 by Rob and Kelly Carpenter alongside former Macallan master distiller David Robertson, Holyrood Distillery marked the historic return of single malt whisky distilling to the center of Edinburgh after nearly a century. Situated in a converted 1830s railway goods building adjacent to Holyrood Park in Scotland's Lowlands, the distillery embraces a progressive, flavor-led production philosophy. Driven by extensive experimentation with specialty and heritage barley varieties like Golden Promise, diverse brewing yeasts, and tailored cask regimens, Holyrood pushes traditional boundaries. In addition to producing nuanced, complex single malt whiskies, the craft distillery is celebrated for its distinctive artisanal gins, rums, and innovative botanical spirits.