Holyrood Distillery Smoulder

86/ 100Very good

Holyrood Distillery Smoulder is a Scottish single malt whisky made with a smoky style in mind. For a new drinker, expect peat smoke to be part of the experience rather than a hidden background note.

Category: Single Malt
ABV: 47.1%
Cask: Primarily aged in first-fill bourbon casks, with some rum barriques and active Oloroso casks
Release: 2026

Reviews

WhiskyNotes published a reviewSep 4, 2026
Holyrood Distillery Smoulder
Single Malt
2026 release47.1% ABV
Very good review score, 86 out of 100
Holyrood Smoulder balances big peat and sweetness with deep earthiness, spice, smoked pears and a medium-to-long finish of roasted hazelnuts and smoke.
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