Arrival embodies our story-so-far as whisky makers, and marks the beginning of a journey of progression, innovation and experimentation.
PRODUCT SPECIFICATION
MALTSTER: Crisp
MALT :Scotch Pot Still Malt
YEAST 1: DY379
YEAST 2: DY502
OG: 1.054 AVG
FG: 0.997 AVG
WASH ABV: 7.6% AVG
FERMENTATION TIME: 104.4 HRS AVG
ON SPIRIT: 76.13%
OFF SPIRIT: 69.0% AVG
MATURATION :Oloroso Butts, Pedro Ximenez Hogs Heads, Bourbon Barrels, Rum Barriques
WE MADE IT
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.
RECIPE
This inaugural release uses traditional Scotch pot still malt and distilling yeast, the raw materials which form the flavour foundation of all Holyrood single malt whisky recipes. Our future releases, each being unique, will evolve from this recipe by layering in heritage and speciality malts, alongside a range of yeasts not typically used within scotch whisky production.
MATURATION
This spirit has been matured in Oloroso Butts, Pedro Ximénez Hogsheads, Bourbon Barrels and Rum Barriques; and is limited to 8,188 bottles. We have selected this whisky as our first release to reflect the first stage of all Holyrood recipe development, whilst also showcasing the incredible and complex flavours which can be achieved by Holyrood at any age.
THE BOTTLE
Drawing on Edinburgh’s rich brewing heritage, our bespoke bottle avoids whisky cliché and leans into something a little more local, putting the Holyrood hourglass front and centre. The distinctive beer bottle silhouette and brown glass pay tribute to a once-bustling glassworks located not too far from our distillery, while the bold typography and unique shape of our label are decidedly forward-looking in their design.
QUOTE FROM DISTILLERY MANAGER
“JUST AS EDINBURGH IS MADE UP OF CONTRASTING ELEMENTS – MODERNITY AND HERITAGE, OLD TOWN AND NEW TOWN – ARRIVAL BRINGS SWEET AND SPICE TOGETHER IN A BANGING DRAM. ON THE NOSE, I GET DRIED FRUITS AND A SWEETNESS, ALMOST LIKE BUTTERSCOTCH OR STICKY TOFFEE PUDDING. TAKING A SIP, THERE’S DIGESTIVE BISCUIT AND GINGER SPICE, WITH A WEE SAVOURY NOTE. THE FINISH IS MOUTH WATERING AND FOR SUCH A YOUNG WHISKY, THERE’S A SURPRISING AMOUNT OF COMPLEXITY.”
TASTING NOTES
Nose
Dried Fruit, tropical fruit, raisins, hint of butterscotch, fresh baked cake, sticky toffee pudding, soft leather, biscuit.
Palate
Toffee, caramel, vanilla, digestive biscuits, ginger spice, butterscotch, tablet, slight savoury salinity, raisins.
Finish
Long lasting, mouth-watering, juicy, sweet spice, delicate, fruity, apple pie, red fruit.
Whisky Resource Note:
The amount of detail released for this launch bottle is fantastic, however, it appears that detail around chill filtration and natural colour was omitted, this has been reflected in the value score until they can be confirmed.
