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Ex-Bourbon Barrel Whiskeys

Kingsbarns Distillery Announces the Release of Its Distillery Reserve

— March 24, 2022 — Lifestyle
Lowland-based scotch maker Kingsbarns Distillery has announced the final release of its highly-coveted Distillery Reserve whiskey. Bottled at full cask strength, the premium expression has been handpicked by Isabella Wemyss, the production director at Kingsbarns Distillery.

According to the company, the whiskey has been aged in first-fill ex-bourbon barrels and first-fill shaved and toasted red wine barriques, giving it a sophisticated flavor profile with both fruit and spicy tasting notes.

“For this year’s release, we’ve increased the ratio of STR casks in our signature makeup to give an indication of the ongoing maturation of our spirit. We’ve retained our light and elegant distillery character, with more spice and sticky fruit notes. There’s a real balance to it, especially at such high strength," explained Wemyss in a recent press statement.

Image Credit: Kingsbarns Distillery
Trend Themes
1. Distillery Reserve Whiskeys - Distilleries can create a unique and highly-coveted whiskey by aging it in both first-fill ex-bourbon barrels and first-fill red wine barriques.
2. Increased Ratio of STR Casks - Distilleries can experiment with the ratio of shaved, toasted, and re-charred wine barrels (STR) to fine-tune their whiskey's flavor profile and balance.
3. Sophisticated Flavor Profiles - Distilleries can create whiskey with a sophisticated flavor profile by aging it in ex-bourbon barrels and red wine barriques, enhancing both fruit and spicy tasting notes.
Industry Implications
1. Distilleries - Distilleries can create innovative and highly-coveted whiskey products by experimenting with aging periods and barrel types to achieve unique flavor profiles.
2. Wine and Spirits - Wine and spirits companies can collaborate with distilleries to offer their wine barrels for the aging process, creating a unique product that appeals to whiskey lovers and wine enthusiasts alike.
3. Luxury Beverage - Luxury beverage companies can market themselves as being able to provide consumers with unique and sophisticated whiskey products with exclusive flavor profiles and high levels of craftsmanship.
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