We've brought back an old friend!
Smoke and Zest Gin was originally launched back in 2019 as a member of our Cottage Series Gins. After a great reception, we've decided to bring it back...this time in a 70cl bottle!
This unique and innovative botanical masterpiece was born in the heart of Fife, where Kingsbarns and Darnley's Distilleries share the same sacred land. This exceptional gin has been meticulously crafted to pay homage to our two expertly crafted spirits.
Our journey to unveil the essence of Smoke and Zest Gin led us to explore a distinctive blend of botanicals, inspired by locally grown barley from the fertile fields of Fife, as well as our relentless pursuit of a smoky gin like no other. At the heart of this creation lies barley that has been artfully smoked over pinewood chips, harvested within the very vicinity of our distillery, alongside coriander from our lush cottage garden, orange peel sourced from Turkey, and the intriguing Lapsang Souchong tea. When these handpicked botanicals come together, they form an experimental gin that's rich in malty depth, brimming with sweet citrus zest, and enriched with an unmistakable smoky character.
The making of Smoke and Zest Gin saw our Gin Distiller embark on a journey of innovation and collaboration. He worked closely with his own family and the talented team at Kingsbarns Distillery to bring this unique flavour profile to life. This gin, rooted in collaboration and shared heritage, beautifully celebrates the Fife-grown barley carefully chosen for its sister brand, Kingsbarns Single Malt Whisky, distilled at the same location on the historic East Newhall Farm, just outside the charming village of Kingsbarns.
Our distiller enlisted the invaluable expertise of his family, who are proud owners of a commercial smoker, to artfully infuse the malted barley with smoky nuances, all carefully sourced from pine wood chips. To enhance the smoky dimension, the introduction of Lapsang Souchong tea, traditionally smoked over pinewood, adds an exotic twist, with cool menthol notes that further elevate the gin's complexity.
As a testament to our commitment to capturing the essence of our surroundings, we've incorporated rowanberry and coriander from the distillery grounds, along with zesty orange peel from Turkey, all of which contribute to the gin's delightful sweetness and zest.
Smoke and Zest Gin stands as a testament to the power of collaboration, celebrating the rich heritage shared by Kingsbarns and Darnley's. Together, we've rekindled an old favourite and are proud to reintroduce it to our loyal customers.
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*
