Kingsbarns Distillery is celebrating as Balcomie has been awarded the only gold medal at The Spirits Business’ Autumn Tasting Masters Competition.
Out of 40 entrants in the Scotch Whisky category, only four medals were awarded by the panel of leading industry experts at the blind tasting.
The Global Spirits Masters Competitions are hosted in partnership with The Spirits Business in a drive to find and reward the best drinks brands on the market and discover the best whiskies on the world stage.
The distillery’s spicy, citrusy and balanced whisky, Balcomie, impressed judges with its creamy, luxurious and mouth-watering flavours and distinct, deep rich colour.
Balcomie is named after the local historic landmark Balcomie Castle, which pays homage to the beauty and heritage of the distillery’s surroundings. The whisky was the first of continuous releases named after celebrated sites in Fife – a strategic move to showcase how important place and heritage are to the Kingsbarns brand.
The award-winning whisky features sumptuous scents of treacle, sultanas, fruit loaf with cinnamon icing, a touch of dark chocolate and summer berries and has flavours of sweet, tinned pineapple, orange peel, cake spice, dried apricot and a hint of roasted hazelnut.
Matured in 100% ex-Oloroso American Oak Sherry Butts from Jerez results in a perfectly balanced spirit and the wood allows the light, fruity and floral spirit to shine through. Natural colour and non-chilled – filtered and bottled at 46% this single malt is fruity, complex, and balanced.
William Wemyss, Founder and Managing Director of Kingsbarns Distillery, said: “We’re absolutely delighted to take home the only gold medal at this prestigious tasting with a whisky that we’re really proud of. Since launching in 2020, Balcomie has proved hugely popular and it’s great to see the single malt gain the recognition it deserves.
“Balcomie allows whisky lovers to enjoy fruity and indulgent flavours from an original bottle designed to honour our Scottish heritage. Balcomie is perfect for cold, autumnal evenings and is guaranteed to take whisky fans on a stunning flavour journey – we hope customers continue to love it as much as we do.”
Balcomie is available to purchase for £50. Find out more at kingsbarnsdistillery.com
