International Women's Day (March 8) is a global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women. In celebration of International Women’s Day 2022, we wanted to share some positivity from the women behind Kingsbarns, and their views on being a woman in the whisky industry today.
Isabella Wemyss - Production Director
“My side of the business is very much a man’s world, and often I am one of the few women in the room. It’s reassuring to know, however, that as a business we are committed to equal opportunities and I work day to day with some wonderful women in other areas. We are all in this together, irrespective of gender!”
Hannah Alexander - Head of Marketing
“Today is a day to celebrate women across the globe, past and present, who have paved the way for future generations and the ones who are doing that for us all now. I feel so proud to be working within the whisky industry and being surrounded by so many talented and incredible women who inspire me every day. I’m also lucky I have a team full of them too! Today is a day for recognising that and lifting one another up every day thereafter.”
Ginny Boswell - European Regional Sales Manager
“I am hugely privileged to be supported by both a great team of women at Wemyss, but also a fantastic network of female friends who also work in this industry. Together we strive to eradicate myths about whisky drinking and to challenge stereotypes of whisky drinking in this day and age. Together, there is nothing that we cannot achieve.”
Andrea Morris - Kingsbarns Duty Manager
“I think what I love most is the buzz of the working distillery – it’s an infectious thrill that lights up the face of every visitor as you take them through the door. There's something different going on every day, and there's a great energy about the place. Passion for whisky brings people together from all walks of life, and it’s great to see so many women, as well as men, enjoying our tours and tastings.”
Eleanor Robson - Communications Manager
“I'm so proud to work with an incredible team of smart, strong, and inspirational women across all areas of the drinks industry. This International Women's Day and Women's History Month I'll be celebrating all the women who have paved the way for all of us, helping to change the face of whisky and pushing to create an ever more inclusive space for people to explore, discover, and enjoy whisky. I'm so excited to celebrate with our team and friends across the industry today!”
Introducing our newest single malt whisky, matured exclusively in ex-peated casks.
These casks impart a range of smoky flavours, which Isabella Wemyss expertly blends to ensure consistency and introduce a sweet, soft smoke.
Coaltown of Wemyss is a mining village situated near Wemyss Castle, the ancestral home of the Wemyss family, who have deep roots in Fife and a long-standing connection to whisky, Drawing inspiration from this rich heritage, we are delighted to introduce Coaltown to our core range of Kingsbarns Single Malts.
We pride ourselves on maintaining an expert balance between our light spirit style and the quality cask influence, ensuring that the casks compliment rather than overpower the whisky. This expression is a testament to our dedication to creating harmonious and nuanced Lowland whiskies.
Coaltown captures its heritage in its flavour profile, featuring a delicate sweet smoke note that compliments our classic fruity, slightly floral Lowland spirit. This release is perfect for newcomers to smoky whiskies and offers seasoned drinkers a complex and nuanced Lowland dram to explore.
Category Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Region Lowland
Cask Type Ex-peated casks
ABV 46% alc./vol
Chill Filtration Non-chill filtered
Colour Natural
Notes
Nose Grilled banana, delicate waft of sweet smoke, hints of heather.
Palate Rose water, buttercream, touch of leather and delicate charred citrus zest.
Finish Soft salted caramel, subtle campfire smoke and cinder toffee.
Our Journey
In 2023, we launched Doocot, the next evolution of our Distillery's flagship whisky, showcasing how additional years of maturation have refined and enhanced our classic Lowland spirit style. Since then, Doocot has been honoured with the World Whisky Award gold for Lowland Single Malt, a testament to the expertise and craftsmanship that define every expression we create.
Building on this success, we are excited to introduce Kingsbarns Coaltown, designed to demonstrate our mastery in achieving a delicate balance of cask and spirit influence in our whiskies. Kingsbarns Coaltown will become the third expression in our core range, offering a truly unique Kingsbarns flavour experience. This new release represents our Lowland take on a smoky whisky, showcasing our innovative spirit and dedication to excellence.
*This product does not come with a gift box*
