Emma Edinburgh Distillery launches its first whisky “Arrival”
Mark went along to the long-awaited launch of the first whisky from Holyrood Distillery “Arrival” and I eventually got him to sit down and tell me all about it.
We have tried gin from Holyrood Distillery, click here to read, and have been eagerly awaiting the release of their first whisky. Holyrood Distillery has been in operation since 2019 and can be found in Newington near to Salisbury Crags.
Rob Carpenter, Founder of Holyrood Distillery, said: “This year Edinburgh has been well and truly placed back on the whisky-making-map and we’re incredibly proud to be part of this revolution. Arrival embodies our story-so-far as whisky makers and marks the beginning of a journey of progression, innovation and experimentation.
“Just as the distillery is a part of Edinburgh, our city and its people, heritage and culture are what we draw inspiration from everyday. Our bottle avoids whisky cliché and leans into something a little more local, putting the Holyrood hourglass front and centre. The distinctive beer bottle silhouette and brown glass also pay tribute to a once-bustling glassworks located not too far from our distillery.
“The name ‘Arrival’ is inspired by Holyrood Distillery’s iconic location in the former Innocent Railway terminal, this name not only gives a nod to Edinburgh’s pioneering past but also invokes a sense of achievement in the release – we made it!.”
So what does Arrival from Holyrood Distillery taste like?
This spirit has been matured in Oloroso Butts, Pedro Ximénez Hogsheads, Bourbon Barrels and Rum Barriques. On the nose, there is dried fruits and butterscotch. After a taste, there is spice and a biscuity flavour.
Those looking to get their hands on ‘Arrival’ will have to be quick – with just 8,188 bottles produced. The whisky will be available in the Holyrood Distillery shop, on their website and in specialist retailers such as Royal Mile Whiskies, The Whisky Shop, Master of Malt and The Whisky Exchange. RRP is £67
