Kingsbarns Journal

Private Events, Tastings and Dinners!

Private Events, Tastings and Dinners!

What could be more Scottish than sharing whisky and locally sourced food with friends, family or colleagues? The East Neuk of Fife is well known for its abundance of amazing produce including fish, shellfish, fine meat, vegetables and fruit. We take care to include our local bounty in the menus we offer guests who attend events and dinners at the distillery. At Kingsbarns Distillery, we have a number of options for entertaining; all of which include a tour of our informative and fun visitor centre. Already want to book yours? Check out our dedicated page here! We understand that every...

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Why is Kingsbarns called Kingsbarns?

Why is Kingsbarns called Kingsbarns?

Kingsbarns Distillery is located in the East Neuk of Fife, just a stone's throw south of the small village from which it takes its name. The village itself is a very well preserved, classical example of old Scottish heritage. It grew as an agricultural settlement and hasn't drifted from this foundation since. Indeed, the distillery is on the site of East Newhall Farm which was once a operational farm for Cambo Estate. The name derives from the barns in the village that used to hold the grain that was then transported to the Royal Castle at Crail and the Palace...

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Bees at Kingsbarns!

Bees at Kingsbarns!

We are absolutely BUZZING to share the news that Kingsbarns has some new residents - Fife honey bees! Mandy, our resident beekeeper-supreme, and part time tour guide here at the distillery, has been very generous and moved one of her four hives to our site. We are very excited at the prospect of incorporating yet more of the local landscape into our purview and doing what we can to protect it. Mandy has looked after bees for the better part of the last 15 years and is a part of a growing handful of beekeepers in the villages around our...

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Bank Holiday Whisky Brownies!

Bank Holiday Whisky Brownies!

Chocolate and Whisky Brownie Cake These two flavours go together so well you'll wonder why you haven't tried this combination before. If you have children who are keen for a piece, cut the cake in half and soak only one half in a couple of tablespoons of whisky. Vegetarian Preparation time: 15 minutes Cooking time: 40 minutes, plus 15 minutes cooling and at least 10 minutes steeping Total time: 1 hour 20 minutes Serves: 8 Ingredients 150g Continental Plain Chocolate, roughly chopped Malteaster bunnies 150g butter, diced 2 medium eggs, lightly beaten 250g caster sugar ½ x 100g pack Pecan...

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