Holyrood Distillery Noir Burgundy Yeast

85/ 100Very good

Holyrood Distillery Burgundy Yeast - 2025 Release is a Scottish single malt whisky from Edinburgh. As the name suggests, it highlights the influence of a Burgundy wine yeast strain during fermentation, reflecting the distillery’s interest in how fermentation choices can shape flavour.

WhiskyNotes published a reviewJan 13, 2026
Holyrood Distillery Noir Burgundy Yeast
Single Malt
2025 release47.4% ABV
Very good review score, 85 out of 100
Vinous and fairly unique, it brings bright raspberry and blackcurrant, vanilla, clove and a brandy-like edge, finishing with dark fruits and brown sugar.
blackberry
blackcurrant
bourbon
brandy
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By Ruben

WhiskyNotes published a reviewJan 13, 2026
Holyrood Distillery Noir Burgundy Yeast
Single Malt
2025 release47.4% ABV
Very good review score, 85 out of 100
Vinous and fairly unique, it brings bright raspberry and blackcurrant, vanilla, clove and a brandy-like edge, finishing with dark fruits and brown sugar.
blackberry
blackcurrant
bourbon
brandy
+19 more
By Ruben