Holyrood Arrival Release #1 - Single Malt Scotch Whisky

Arrival embodies Holyrood Distillery’s story-so-far as whisky makers, and marks the beginning of a journey of progression, innovation and experimentation.

Inspired by Holyrood Distillery’s iconic location in the former Innocent Railway terminal, Arrival not only gives a nod to Edinburgh’s pioneering past but also invokes a sense of achievement in the release of this, the inaugural single malt release from Holyrood Distillery.

This inaugural release uses traditional Scotch pot still malt and distilling yeast, the raw materials which form the flavour foundation of all Holyrood single malt whisky recipes. Future releases, each being unique, will evolve from this recipe by layering in heritage and speciality malts, alongside a range of yeasts not typically used within scotch whisky production.

This spirit has been matured in Oloroso Butts, Pedro Ximénez Hogsheads, Bourbon Barrels and Rum Barriques; and is limited to 8,188 bottles. Holyrood Distillery have selected this whisky as their first release to reflect the first stage of all Holyrood recipe development, whilst also showcasing the incredible and complex flavours which can be achieved by Holyrood at any age.

Drawing on Edinburgh’s rich brewing heritage, our bespoke bottle avoids whisky cliché and leans into something a little more local, putting the Holyrood hourglass front and centre. The distinctive beer bottle silhouette and brown glass pay tribute to a once-bustling glassworks located not too far from the distillery, while the bold typography and unique shape of the label are decidedly forward-looking in their design.