Single Malt Red Wine Yeast 'Full Cask' No 2039
⏳ Drinking Window
As a distilled spirit, this single malt does not age further in the bottle and is ready to be enjoyed immediately upon release, remaining stable for decades if stored properly.
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
roasted venison, dark chocolate tart, mature cheddar cheese
✨ Technical Specifications
Holyrood Distillery in Edinburgh is celebrated for its avant-garde approach to single malt production, particularly its pioneering exploration of fermentation. By utilizing active dried red wine yeast strains rather than standard distiller's yeast, Holyrood infuses the wash with an array of red fruit esters, spicy phenols, and a distinct vinous complexity before it even reaches the copper stills. Cask No. 2039 represents a singular expression of this experimental philosophy, showcasing how wine-industry techniques can radically redefine the traditional Lowland malt profile. The resulting spirit bridges the worlds of distilling and winemaking, offering a fascinating sensory journey.
🍾 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.