A long-standing St Andrews golfing ritual has found a new expression, as Kingsbarns Distillery launches a limited-edition single cask whisky inspired by the famed ‘19th hole’.
The Dunvegan draws on the atmosphere of The Dunvegan Hotel, a venue woven into the fabric of the town’s golfing heritage.
Developed by Wemyss Family Spirits, the family-owned business behind the distillery, the whisky forms the second instalment in a golf-inspired series, and follows last year’s Caddies’ Dream release. Limited to just 750 bottles the single malt is bottled at 46% ABV.
Nose and palate are described as offering layers of treacle cake, toffee and baked apricot…
Kingsbarn Distillery The Dunvegan tasting notes
Matured in a single sherry butt, The Dunvegan reflects Wemyss Family Spirits’ approach to flavour-led whisky making, with an emphasis on cask-shaped character.
The nose and palate are described as offering layers of treacle cake, toffee and baked apricot tart, complemented by candied orange zest.
On the palate, sweeter elements are balanced by sharper notes, including pineapple sweets and pickled ginger, while the finish carries pastry tones and gentle baking spices, in keeping with the distillery’s fruit-forward house style.
The collaboration draws directly on the legacy of the Dunvegan Hotel, often described as St Andrews’ unofficial 19th hole, where generations of golfers, from amateurs to major champions such as Arnold Palmer and Tiger Woods, have gathered after a round.
Peter Holroyd, Distillery Manager at Kingsbarns Distillery, said: “There’s a natural connection between whisky and golf, both rooted in patience, craft and tradition. By working with a venue so closely tied to the game, we have created a dram that reflects that shared heritage in an authentic way.”
The release is available exclusively in the UK through the distillery’s website and visitor centre, priced at £120.
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A long-standing St Andrews golfing ritual has found a new expression, as Kingsbarns Distillery launches a limited-edition single cask whisky inspired by the famed ‘19th hole’.
The Dunvegan draws on the atmosphere of The Dunvegan Hotel, a venue woven into the fabric of the town’s golfing heritage.
Developed by Wemyss Family Spirits, the family-owned business behind the distillery, the whisky forms the second instalment in a golf-inspired series, and follows last year’s Caddies’ Dream release. Limited to just 750 bottles the single malt is bottled at 46% ABV.
Kingsbarn Distillery The Dunvegan tasting notes
Matured in a single sherry butt, The Dunvegan reflects Wemyss Family Spirits’ approach to flavour-led whisky making, with an emphasis on cask-shaped character.
The nose and palate are described as offering layers of treacle cake, toffee and baked apricot tart, complemented by candied orange zest.
On the palate, sweeter elements are balanced by sharper notes, including pineapple sweets and pickled ginger, while the finish carries pastry tones and gentle baking spices, in keeping with the distillery’s fruit-forward house style.
The collaboration draws directly on the legacy of the Dunvegan Hotel, often described as St Andrews’ unofficial 19th hole, where generations of golfers, from amateurs to major champions such as Arnold Palmer and Tiger Woods, have gathered after a round.
Peter Holroyd, Distillery Manager at Kingsbarns Distillery, said: “There’s a natural connection between whisky and golf, both rooted in patience, craft and tradition. By working with a venue so closely tied to the game, we have created a dram that reflects that shared heritage in an authentic way.”
The release is available exclusively in the UK through the distillery’s website and visitor centre, priced at £120.
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