Holyrood Distillery: Single Cask Series #24 70cl Whisky
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Single Malt
Scotland
24
Bourbon
Holyrood Distillery: Single Cask Series #24
Holyrood Distillery Single Cask #24 is a single malt made from heavily peated barley, with the peat coming from the Highlands. The Edinburgh-based distillery fermented this whisky with Nottingham Ale yeast, as well as DY502 and DY379 distillers yeast. It was aged in a single bourbon barrel and then filled into 222 bottles at 61.6% ABV, without chill-filtration or any added artificial colour.
Tasting Note by The Chaps at Master of Malt
Nose
The smoky, earthy character of burnt driftwood and seaside bonfires follows a warm wave of vanilla. Crisp notes of green apples and pears emerge in the background.
Palate
More sweet orchard fruits balance salted crackers. Gentle notes of honey and subtle spice develop while the coastal influence from the nose carries through. There’s also a peppery heat that gradually gives way to smoky BBQ notes.
Finish
The finish is long and evolving, with robust smoke and woodiness, like fresh sawdust from a workshop. The final notes are dry and slightly tannic, leaving a faint hint of seaside smoke.
