Single Malt Sake Yeast 'Full Cask' No
⏳ Drinking Window
Ready to enjoy upon release, as single malt spirits do not mature or evolve further once bottled.
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Sashimi, smoked salmon, aged Gouda cheese
✨ Technical Specifications
Hailing from the heart of Edinburgh's historic distilling district, Holyrood Distillery's Single Malt Sake Yeast 'Full Cask' No 2026 represents a daring fusion of Scottish distilling heritage and Japanese brewing science. Rejecting the rigid conventions of traditional Lowland single malts, Holyrood's distillers introduced sake yeast strains into their fermentation process. This innovative cross-cultural technique coaxes out delicate, exotic esters—reminiscent of yellow melon, fresh pear, and subtle umami undertones—which are entirely unique in the world of single malt. Matured in a single selected cask, this expression showcases how alternative fermentation pathways can redefine the flavor boundaries of malted barley, paying homage to Edinburgh's legacy as a historic hub of brewing and distilling innovation.
🍾 About the Producer
Established in 2019 by Rob and Kelly Carpenter alongside former Macallan master distiller David Robertson, Holyrood Distillery marked the return of single malt whisky distillation to central Edinburgh after nearly a century of absence. Housed within a restored 1830s railway goods shed beneath Arthur's Seat in the Lowlands, Holyrood operates with an innovative, flavor-first distilling ethos deeply informed by Edinburgh's historic brewing heritage. Rather than conforming to traditional regional conventions, the distillery experiments extensively with diverse malt varieties—including heirloom, chocolate, and crystal barleys—along with an array of specialty brewing, wine, and sake yeast strains. Utilizing washbacks with extended fermentations and tall copper pot stills, Holyrood captures distinct ester and phenolic profiles before aging spirit in meticulously selected casks. Benchmark expressions include their inaugural single malts Arrival, Ambir, and Embra, alongside singular single-cask trials showcasing red wine, sake yeast, and peated variants.
🍇 Base Ingredient
Malted Barley 100%