The Holyrood Embra is a groundbreaking release from Holyrood Distillery, located in the heart of Edinburgh, and marks their inaugural "peated" whisky. Bottled at 43.6% ABV, this expression is matured in a unique blend of casks, including American Virgin Oak, Islay Quarter Casks, and First Fill Bourbon barrels. This carefully curated combination of casks imparts a layered complexity to the whisky. The American Virgin Oak contributes vibrant freshness and spice, the Islay Quarter Casks add deep peaty undertones, and the First Fill Bourbon barrels offer smooth, sweet notes.
Adhering to Holyrood Distillery's commitment to authenticity, the Embra boasts a natural color, is non-chill filtered, and preserves the whisky's inherent flavors, oils, and textures. This approach promises a sensational tasting experience, highlighting the distillery's innovative and experimental attitude towards whisky production.
The Embra is a single malt Scotch whisky that represents the distillery's first expedition into the world of peated whisky, emphasizing their creative and boundary-pushing philosophy. Each batch is produced in small quantities, allowing the whisky makers to explore and expand the flavor boundaries.
The mindset behind the Embra was to create a whisky that serves as a gateway to the world of peated whisky, making it an appealing choice for both seasoned whisky enthusiasts and newcomers to the category.
Holyrood Embra is matured in a blend of American Virgin Oak, Islay Quarter Casks, and First Fill Bourbon barrels, each contributing unique characteristics to the whisky.
No, Holyrood Embra is non-chill filtered and boasts a natural color, preserving the whisky's inherent flavors, oils, and textures.
Holyrood Embra is designed to serve as a gateway to peated whisky, offering a balanced and approachable profile that appeals to both seasoned whisky enthusiasts and newcomers alike.
Waffle biscuits, dark chocolate mousse, earthy Highland peat smoke, vanilla, cinnamon
Rich, complex, dark chocolate, honey, peat smoke, dried fruit, spice
Long, lingering, hints of peat, spice, vanilla
The Holyrood Embra offers a complex and balanced taste profile with notes of peat, chocolate, and fruit, resulting in a memorable and enjoyable experience.
The Holyrood Embra is a stellar introduction to peated whisky. Its complex interplay of dark chocolate, honey, and peat smoke creates a well-balanced and memorable tasting experience. Holyrood Distillery's commitment to authenticity and innovation shines through in this remarkable release, making it a must-try for both seasoned whisky aficionados and those new to peated expressions.
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