Kingsbarns whiskies

History

The idea of a distillery in Kingsbarns came from a former caddie at the local golf courses, who dreamt of making whisky near St Andrews. The Wemyss family, with a long track record in the wine and whisky trade, joined the project and made it happen on a restored farm. The distillery began producing in 2014, with barley from Fife itself, and its first malt, Dream to Dram, came onto the market a few years later. The name of that first whisky recalls the dream that gave birth to the distillery.

House style

Kingsbarns aims for a light, fresh and fruity malt, with orchard fruit, citrus, flowers and vanilla. It uses mainly first-fill bourbon casks and some red wine casks, which add a touch of red fruit. It contains no peat. It is bottled at 46% ABV, without chill filtration and with natural colour. It is a bright malt, very easy to enjoy. As a young distillery, its malts are lively and fresh, and stand out for their cleanness. They are enjoyed neat, with a little water or even in a highball with soda and plenty of ice.

Where to start

Dream to Dram is the catalogue’s entry and the natural gateway to the distillery. Try it neat or with a little water. If you like its light style, compare it with other Lowland malts, such as Auchentoshan American Oak or Glenkinchie 12, and with Lindores Abbey, its Fife neighbour.

• Kingsbarns Dream to DramSingle malt · 46% ABV