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$94.99
One of three whiskies in Holyrood's "Noir Trilogie", Burgundian yeast was used in the fermentation, with the spirit maturing in ex-Bourbon as well as ex-Burgundy casks. 47.4%
Producer Description
"The Noir Trilogie Burgundy Yeast is the perfect sweet and savoury mix. Think of digestive biscuits covered in raspberry jam, followed by pomegranate filled brandy snap baskets. The Holyrood Noir Trilogie weaves a story that sees French wine yeast plot unexpectedly with Scottish malt before pursuing a classic romance with wine casks, uncovered from the finest vineyards."
700 mlAndrew's Tasting Note
Nose: malty and faintly medicinal with red fruits; wet nail polish ala Jennifer Lawrence in American Hustle (google it), freshly cracked nuts, and Brussels sprouts cooked in a skillet with bacon and maple syrup; I got sidetracked on this tasting note--picture a golden retriever spotting a squirrel--but it gets better with time: Peasant's chocolate oatmeal drop cookies.
Palate: ripe red berry fruits, strawberry Twizzlers after you use it as a straw to drink more Coke than you should, and earthy leather; rather funky, with a curiously austere wine-forward profile; cranberry Boursin and goat cheese; with time the malt comes full circle; plum skins, blackberry, and pinot drunk from a wineskin.
Finish: Leathery, and malty, with soft earthy tanninis, and more plum skins.
Comment: this is my favourite of the series, and I thought it would be the least; I had it backwards it seems; this is the most drinkable of the three, with the most complexity, and the best finish; but I think these whiskies are best enjoyed as a set, to see the impact of regional oak and yeast on the development of spirit.
Producer Tasting Note
Nose: Pomegranate, candy floss, blackcurrants.
Palate: Raspberry jam on toast, brandy snap basket, Cranachan, vanilla, malted biscuits.
Finish: Lingering, starts sweet and ends malty.
$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."
$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."
$94.99
One of three whiskies in Holyrood's "Noir Trilogie", Burgundian yeast was used in the fermentation, with the spirit maturing in ex-Bourbon as well as ex-Burgundy casks. 47.4%
Producer Description
"The Noir Trilogie Burgundy Yeast is the perfect sweet and savoury mix. Think of digestive biscuits covered in raspberry jam, followed by pomegranate filled brandy snap baskets. The Holyrood Noir Trilogie weaves a story that sees French wine yeast plot unexpectedly with Scottish malt before pursuing a classic romance with wine casks, uncovered from the finest vineyards."
$94.99
One of three whiskies in Holyrood's "Noir Trilogie", 1er Cru Champagne yeast was used in the fermentation, with the spirit maturing in ex-Bourbon as well as Chardonnay and White Wine casks. 47.2%
Producer Description
"The Noir Trilogie Bordeaux Yeast is full of berry nice notes of cherries, strawberries and blackcurrants, with just a hint of Scottish tablet. The Holyrood Noir Trilogie weaves a story that sees French wine yeast plot unexpectedly with Scottish malt before pursuing a classic romance with wine casks, uncovered from the finest vineyards. "
