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$105.99
The third release of Holyrood to come to Canada is Ambir is a whisky created from specialty malts and matured in a mix of 1st and 2nd Fill Bourbon, as well as Oloroso Sherry Butts and Hogsheads. The whisky is bottled at 49.8%.
The recipe for this one is complex, with chocolate, vienna, crystal 240, and caramalt malts all used. More info on the Holyrood website!
Why Ambir? - From the Scots for Amber
"The Scottish vernacular blends old and new language almost seamlessly. The name AMBIR was chosen to reflect this relationship between old and new, symbolising how Holyrood incorporates traditional practices with modern thinking."
700 mlProducer Tasting Note
Nose: Caramel creamy fudge, demerara sugar, Scottish tablet.
Palate: Red fruits, vanilla and cornflakes.
Finish: Biscuit, velvet texture, mouth-watering, a hint of savoury at the end.
$108.99
The second release of Holyrood whisky to come to Canada is Embra, a peated single malt created from spirit matured primarily in First Fill ex-Bourbon, but also peated quarter casks, and new American oak. Embra is slang for Edinburgh, also a nod to the peated nature of the spirit. 43.6%, un-chillfiltered. ETA July/August 2024
Producer Description
"Edinburgh is the gateway to Scotland for many people and this is the idea at the heart of this spirit. The aim was to find that perfect balance between capturing the classic bold smoky flavours and textures of peated whisky while still being accessible to a new whisky drinker. When someone says they don’t like peated whisky, give them this. That doesn’t mean there isn’t something for the seasoned peated drinkers as we have all of the hallmark flavours and textures of a great peated whisky."
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Arrival is the first-ever single malt from Edinburgh's Holyrood Distillery. Bottled at 46.1% this unpeated single malt has been matured in a mix of Oloroso Butts, Pedro Ximenez Hogsheads, Bourbon Barrels, and Rum Barriques.
It is part of a global release of just 8,188 bottles, with only a fraction of that coming to Canada. We are especially excited about this inaugural release as Holyrood Distillery was founded by Calgarians Rob & and Kelly Carpenter... Congratulations you two... we are really proud of you!
Producer Description
"Arrival embodies our story-so-far as whisky makers, and marks the beginning of a journey of progression, innovation and experimentation.
Inspired by Holyrood Distillery’s iconic location in the former Innocent Railway terminal, Arrival not only gives a nod to Edinburgh’s pioneering past but also invokes a sense of achievement in the release of this, the inaugural single malt release from Holyrood Distillery."
$99.99
KWM Exclusive!
STR casks (shaved, toasted, recharred) have been a godsend for the whisky world. The concept has helped restore faith in the institution of wine cask maturation. Those of us with a bit of reticence when it comes to malts matured in casks that once held that grapey goodness have found STRing to be the panacea to all of those sour, funky, fermenty whiskies of the past.
This is the second edition of this core Lindores Abbey expression that was matured in former red wine barriques. Rather dessertish. One dram isn't quite enough. Nor is two.
Natural colour, non-chill filtered, and bottled at 49.4% abv.
$99.99
This whisky was featured on Day 12 of our 2024 KWM Not An Advent Calendar Tastings! You can read more about the whisky here.
KWM Exclusive!
The second edition of one of the three core Lindores Abbey expressions. This Ex-Bourbon style is maybe the truest expression we've seen from Lindores. It allows more of the distillery's intrinsic character to shine through. Good young whisky from a distillery with so much potential.
Natural colour, non-chill filtered, and bottled at 49.4% ABV.
