This week, we caught up with our Kingsbarns Senior Brand Manager and Balcomie Super Fan, Hannah Peebles to get the lowdown on which foods paired beautifully with our lowland single malt whisky, Kingsbarns Balcomie.
Green & Black's Velvet Edition; Dark Chocolate with Raspberry & Hazelnut
The velvety feel of this hazelnut-infused chocolate, alongside the bursts of raspberry bring out the soft, red berry notes and hazelnut finish of Balcomie.
IJ Mellis Auld Reekie Cheese
IJ Mellis' Auld Reekie Cheese has been smoked over whisky barrels which gives it a lovely creamy and smoky taste, working in perfect harmony with the smoothness of Balcomie.
The Drinks Bakery's Mature Cheddar, Chilli & Almond biscuits
The perfect pairing with a neat dram, The Drinks Bakery's Cheddar, Chilli & Almond biscuits undercoat the warming, fruity spice of Balcomie. These biscuits are made with cheddar from the St Andrews Farmhouse, only a few miles up the road from Kingsbarns Distillery.
Blackberry & Apple Crumble
This warm dessert marries together the key notes of Balcomie exceptionally well; the apple brings out the signature Kingsbarns fruity spirit, the blackberries showcase Balcomie's Oloroso-sherry cask finish, and the oat crumble brings out the roasted hazelnut finish. Get the recipe.
70cl | 46% | £50
RECOMMENDATIONS BY HANNAH PEEBLES
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*
