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Kingsbarns Whiskey

In the East Neuk of Fife, where Scotland's golfing history meets the North Sea wind, no whisky had been distilled for over a hundred years until Kingsbarns opened in 2014. The distillery sits just a few hundred metres from one of the world's most famous golf courses and shares the landscape's calm, coastal character. This is new Scotch whisky built on old ground that waited patiently to be rediscovered.

  • Kingsbarns Balcomie Lowland bottle
    Item no.: 22227865480-67093-0373

    Some whiskies shout their pedigree from the label. This one from Kingsbarns prefers to let the liquid do the talking. This particular release from Lowland shows a side of the distillery worth slowing down for.

    Expert's description

    Kingsbarns Balcomie Lowland Single Malt Scotch Whisky 46% is a Lowland Single Malt Scotch Whisky matured on ex-Oloroso American Oak Sherry Butts and bottled at 46%.

    Tasting Notes

    Nose

    Stewed fruit, walnut and a gentle sherry spice.

    Palate

    Christmas cake, orange peel and a spiced oak backbone.

    Finish

    Dry and nutty with a final touch of pepper.

    Specifications

    Name: Kingsbarns Balcomie Lowland Single Malt Scotch Whisky 46%
    Distillery: Kingsbarns
    Region/Country: Lowland
    Type: Lowland Single Malt Scotch Whisky
    ABV: 46%
    Size: 70 CL
    Cask type: Ex-Oloroso American Oak Sherry Butts
    Non-chill filtered: Yes
    Natural colour: Yes
    Edition: Balcomie
    EAN no.: 811929030562

    Flavour Profile

    Sherried · Spiced

    Did you know?

    Kingsbarns distillery opened in 2014 on an old farm close to the sea in Fife, and the name comes from the village of Kingsbarns, a few kilometres from the distillery.

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    • 73,50
      1pcs.
      64,00EUR
  • Kingsbarns Dream to Dram Lowland bottle
    Item no.: 22227865386-18465

    Somewhere between the wash still and the warehouse, Kingsbarns built a reputation few casual drinkers ever hear about. This particular release from Lowland shows a side of the distillery worth slowing down for.

    Expert's description

    Kingsbarns Dream to Dram Lowland Single Malt Scotch Whisky 46% is a Lowland Single Malt Scotch Whisky matured on 1st Fill ex-bourbon casks and 1st Fill STR barrique-casks and bottled at 46%.

    Tasting Notes

    Nose

    Custard, malt and a hint of citrus zest.

    Palate

    Creamy vanilla, oak spice and ripe orchard fruit.

    Finish

    Warm and rounded with a final vanilla note.

    Specifications

    Name: Kingsbarns Dream to Dram Lowland Single Malt Scotch Whisky 46%
    Distillery: Kingsbarns
    Region/Country: Lowland
    Type: Lowland Single Malt Scotch Whisky
    ABV: 46%
    Size: 70 CL
    Cask type: 1st Fill ex-bourbon casks and 1st Fill STR barrique-casks
    Non-chill filtered: Yes
    Natural colour: Yes
    Edition: Dream to Dram
    EAN no.: 811929030111

    Flavour Profile

    Smooth · Spiced

    Did you know?

    The name Dream to Dram refers to the crowdfunding campaign that originally helped finance the construction of Kingsbarns distillery in Fife.

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    • 67,00
      1pcs.
      58,25EUR
   

About Kingsbarns

The Kingsbarns distillery, located in the picturesque East Neuk of Fife in Scotland, is a celebrated producer of single malt whisky. With a modern approach to traditional craftsmanship, the distillery creates whiskies of high quality and finesse. For the newcomer it's an accessible, fruity Lowland-style single malt; for the connoisseur, Kingsbarns is interesting as one of the newest distilleries in the Fife area, built inside a restored 18th-century farm building, giving the whisky a story of rebirth rather than long, unbroken tradition.

History & Background

Kingsbarns officially began production in 2014, after a consortium built around the Wemyss family restored the old 18th-century Cambo Home Farm into a fully functioning distillery. There had been no legal whisky production in the East Neuk of Fife area since the 1800s, so the venture revived a nearly forgotten local tradition. The distillery quickly became a popular visitor destination thanks to its proximity to St Andrews and its golf courses, with the first official releases reaching the market in the late 2010s after the mandatory maturation period.

Production & Style

The whisky is distilled with a deliberate focus on fruity character and matured in a combination of bourbon and sherry casks, in line with the Lowland region's lighter style.

Signature Style

Fruity, Light, Elegant
Citrus, apple and a light sweetness give an accessible, elegant whisky matching the golf course's green, open landscape.

Facts

DistilleryKingsbarns
Founded2014
PronouncedKings-barns
RegionLowland
CountryScotland
OwnerThe Wemyss family
Official websitekingsbarnsdistillery.com

Did You Know?

Kingsbarns Golf Links, near which the distillery sits, is considered by many golfers to be one of the world's most beautiful courses, overlooking the North Sea.

Like Kingsbarns? You should also try:

Daftmill, Bladnoch and Ailsa Bay.