A spicy, citrusy and balanced single malt Scotch whisky bottled from 100% STR barriques.
This limited release cask strength Single Malt for 2020 from the family-owned distillery in the Kingdom of Fife has been distilled using Fife barley and matured in Shaved, Toasted and Recharred red wine barriques from Portugal.
After Kingsbarns spirit has been matured in these casks, the resulting whisky is imbued with flavours of ginger and nutmeg with citrus orange zest.
KINGSBARNS DISTILLERY RESERVE 2020 is a spicy, citrusy and balanced single malt Scotch whisky bottled from 100% STR barriques.
NOSE:
Treacle, sultanas, fruit loaf with cinnamon icing, a touch of dark chocolate with summer berries.
PALATE:
Sweet tinned pineapple up front, orange peel, cake spice.
FINISH:
Lots of dried apricot and a hint of roasted hazelnut on the finish.
DISTILLED WITH LOCAL FIFE GROWN BARLEY
Only barley grown locally to the distillery in the sun soaked Kingdom of Fife is used to create our light, fruity and delicate spirit.
MATURED IN THE FINEST OAK CASKS
Matured in 100% ex-Oloroso American Oak casks from Jerez, chosen specifically by Isabella Wemyss for their gentle oak flavours and sherry rich sweetness to compliment the fruit character of the Kingsbarns spirit. The perfect balance between the spirit and the wood.
CATEGORY: Single Malt Scotch Whisky
REGION: Lowland
CASK TYPE: 100% Shaved, Toasted and Re-Charred Red Wine Barriques
ABV: 59.6% alc./vol.
CHILL FILTRATION: No
COLOUR: Natural
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.
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Comments
Johnny Day said:
Hello Kingsbarns People,
Can you please make some more of the Distillery Reserve 2020? It was one of my absolute favourite releases from any distillery last year, and I would oh so love to be able to purchase a few more bottles. Anything in the pipeline?
Cheers to you all!