Next up in our Meet the Team series is a face you will probably recognise! Peter Holroyd, Kingsbarns Distillery Manager, shares his story.
"I studied Brewing and Distilling at university and started to homebrew beer obsessively with my flatmates during that period, before going to work in a proper brewery. Prior to joining Kingsbarns as Distillery Manager in 2014, I was the head brewer for a small brewery outside of Glasgow, but I always had a love of whisky, enjoyed visiting distilleries and had a fascination with how this liquid was made. So when a job at Kingsbarns came up, I jumped at the opportunity… I’m still here 7 years later!
I love my role because I’m involved in making something that people enjoy. I work with a team of folk that are incredibly dedicated and passionate about Scotch whisky and in sharing that passion with visitors and consumers. At the end of the day, producing flavour is what it’s all about in the distillery, but Kingsbarns is a dram with real provenance - its anchored to the place that it is made. We’re a close-knit, family run distillery; I think that’s something a wee bit special and I’m immensely proud to be a part of it.
Moreover, I love the variety of the role. It entails every stage of the production process, from malt intake, to new make spirit going into casks, to the distiller’s version of a gym workout - dragging 210 bourbon barrels out of a shipping container and stacking them into a pyramid of casks in the yard! I also work with our Visitor Centre team, plan engineering projects and even get to hit the road and share our story at whisky festivals and with distributors (although I’m missing that part at the moment), so life never gets boring!"
Follow Peter's whisky journey on Instagram at @peter.holroyd
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*
