Holyrood 2019 5 Year Old Fresh ex-Bourbon Cask

Holyrood releases an intriguing new bottling through Keeble Cask Company, the independent bottler behind the acclaimed Fragrant Drops brand. This 5-year-old single malt from Scotland's Lowlands is a robust release that will appeal to serious whisky enthusiasts. At a commanding 57.6% ABV, this bottling promises an intense and characterful profile shaped by vibrant bourbon cask influence.

Matured in a fresh ex-bourbon cask, this whisky benefits from the lively interaction between spirit and wood. Fresh bourbon casks typically impart pronounced vanilla, citrus, and fruity notes alongside the distillery's inherent malty character. The higher ABV amplifies these flavors, creating a bold and expressive dram.

This release is well-suited for whisky connoisseurs seeking non-chill filtered, cask-strength expressions. Keeble Cask Company, run by George Keeble and Rachel Dixon, is recognized for meticulous cask selection and minimal intervention—an approach that preserves the authentic character of the distillery's spirit.