Malt Of The Month August 2024 - Kingsbarns Coaltown
Our Malt Of The Month is Kingsbarns Coaltown
Kingsbarns Distillery's newest single malt whisky has been 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, the distillery is delighted to introduce Coaltown to its core range of Kingsbarns Single Malts.
Kingsbarns Distillery prides itself on maintaining an expert balance between its light spirit style and the quality cask influence, ensuring that the casks compliment rather than overpower the whisky. This expression is a testament to the distillery's dedication to creating harmonious and nuanced Lowland whiskies.
Coaltown Single Malt
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.
Tasting 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.
- ABV: 46% alc./vol
Priced at £46, the whisky is available from Kingsbarns Distillery's online shop.