Holyrood Brewer's Series Chocolate Malt New Make Spirit (500ml)

Opening their doors in 2019, Holyrood is Edinburgh’s first new distillery in over one hundred years. Founded by Dave Robertson (ex Macallan) and the Kelly family from Canada, the team specialise in innovative techniques, stating “As a new wave Scotch whisky maker we aren’t constrained by 200 years of traditional production”. At the time of writing, Holyrood are yet to offer a whisky, but they weren't shy about showing off four of the components that eventually will be their new make, and then their whisky. In this case, it’s all about chocolate malt. Chocolate malt is similar to pale and amber malts but kilned at even higher temperatures. Producing complex undertones of vanilla and caramel (but not chocolate), it is used in porters and sweet stouts as well as dark mild ales. Sounds delicious! 60% Alc./Vol.

Other reviews... Delicate flowers and white fruit on the nose with hints of caramel, pineapple and barley. Bronze Medal - IWSC 2022