Holyrood Ambir

Holyrood Distillery

WB 83.2 112 оценок 49.8 %vol 700

Bourbon + Oloroso + Hhd Whiskybase

Бочки созревания/финиша

Выдержка 1st & 2nd Fill Bourbon, Oloroso Butt & Hhd · Whiskybase (Cask Type) · 2026-09-13T06:05:37Z WB ↗

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Молодой виски с яркой фруктовостью, сливочной и солодовой сладостью, нотами ванили и специй, при этом нередко отмечают спиртовую резкость и молодость. Мнения расходятся: часть отзывов хвалит баланс и качество для столь юного возраста, часть считает его несбалансированным и перегруженным активными бочками.

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В отзывах виски описывают как молодой, но при этом довольно хорошо сделанный. В аромате чаще всего упоминают фруктовые ноты (груша, красные ягоды, персик, цитрус), сливочную и ванильную сладость, карамель, ирис, солодовые и хлебные оттенки, а также специи вроде мускатного ореха, имбиря и перца. Несколько отзывов отдельно отмечают спиртовую или лаковую резкость в носу, а также травянистые и минеральные нюансы. Во вкусе повторяются сливочная текстура, ванильный крем, карамель, тоффи, солодовый сахар, фрукты и ягоды, шоколад и орехи, с умеренной или заметной горчинкой и специями; упоминается и влияние активных бочок (экз-бурбон и экз-шерри). Финиш в разных отзывах варьируется от короткого до средне-длинного, часто описывается как пряный, сушащий, с горчинкой, шоколадом, орехами, сухофруктами и цитрусом. Общий тон отзывов неоднороден. Часть текстов подчёркивает, что для своего возраста виски удивительно мягкий, сбалансированный и однородный, с приятной ванилью от экс-бурбона, и что он многообещающий. Другие прямо называют его несбалансированным, сладким и приторным, слишком молодым, с излишне активными бочками, а также отмечают, что он уступает другому релизу этой винокурни. Несколько отзывов сходятся на том, что виски молодой и местами спиртовой, но при этом интересный и стоящий знакомства.

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JNuyts Connoisseur 86 18 nov 2024 11:49 am

нос 88 · вкус 85 · финиш 84

salsutherland Expert Senior 87 01 feb 2025 6:28 pm

Masses of fruit from a promising young dram. Nice balance here too from the cask selection. N: Young. Powdered Sugar. Pears. Estery. Fudge. Demerara Sugar. Dried Fruit. Dried Cranberries. Fig. P: Pears. Red Berries. Sour Fruit Drops - Apple and Pear. Solid Woodsmoke. Caramel. F: Berries. Red Fruit. Astringent, Bitter Peat. Drying. Biscuits. Cooked Malt. Caramel.

bankimate Connoisseur 78 18 mar 2026 5:51 pm

нос 78 · вкус 78 · финиш 77

Damek Connoisseur 82 28 jan 2025 2:05 pm

нос · вкус · финиш

Нос	81	Nose: Mineral, fresh sea air, a touch of salt, light cream, spice biscuits, a touch of sweet fruit somewhere in the background. Simple, slightly tingling on the nose, spices, very noticeable nutmeg, slightly musty. 81.50
Вкус	83	Taste: Similar to the aroma, it bites a bit and fizzes but there is more taste than in the aroma and it is more intense, buttery cakes, yeast cake with crumble, bitter fruits, apricot stone, tart citrus, ginger, pepper. 83.00
Финиш	81	Finish: Very musty, peppery, spicy and alcoholic, warm, nutmeg, tart fruit, walnuts, vanilla cream. 81.00

Quak Connoisseur 85 11 sep 2025 4:53 pm

нос 87 · вкус 85 · финиш 84

hogsheadwhisky Expert Senior 86 28 oct 2025 12:50 pm

Despite its short age of less than five years, Ambir is a very well-made single malt that would have benefited from a few more years of maturation. It's very creamy and exceptionally homogenous. The aromas are full-bodied, although the malt has a light touch. The predominantly used ex-bourbon casks imparted a subtle vanilla note to the distillate, which is truly delightful. I barely detected the winey aromas from the nose in the taste. But this isn't a problem. Whether the many different barley and yeast varieties were necessary, I don't know. But I'm really excited to see what Holyrood brings to market in the coming years, especially if the new make matures longer.

нос · вкус · финиш

Нос	88	At first sniff, a rather intense acidic note emerges, strongly reminiscent of a young white wine. Young, crisp green grapes with a good portion of fruit acidity. A certain minerality and aromas of dried grasses are also detectable. The scent of violet syrup enriched with vanilla, both floral and sweet, is also part of the olfactory potpourri. In the background, as a foundation for the other aromas, a mixture of malty, butter-cookie-like notes, along with roasted nuts and cereals, establishes itself over time, providing a pleasant undertone of spiciness. Although the alcohol content is almost 50%, the alcohol is not noticeable. Overall, the nose is very soft, balanced, and doesn't feel youthful. One could easily guess eight to ten years of aging here. With a little water, the soft vanilla and sugary grain malt notes really stand out. Otherwise, the familiar aroma pattern remains pretty much the same.
Вкус	86	Light body, paired with a soft, creamy mouthfeel. A sweetness of malt sugar, sweetened cornflakes, and the grain still lingers, immediately emerges. A generous ladleful of vanilla custard glides over the tongue, the single malt coating the mouth with a very creamy texture. The sweet cereal flakes and vanilla are followed by a spiciness that brings a hint of pepper. Bitter dark chocolate also comes into play. Here, the oak from the barrels seems to be making its presence felt. Just as with the smell, the alcohol taste is never overpowering or overpowering. You can easily enjoy the whisky neat without adding water. If you add a little water, it immediately becomes sweeter, the vanilla aromas increase, but at the same time it also becomes spicier, the black pepper gets a boost.
Финиш	84	Roasted nuts, along with a few dried dates and the last traces of vanilla custard, provide a medium-length finish. Finally, a hint of oak spice lingers on the palate and tongue, lingering a little longer.

Banzai Connoisseur 85 06 apr 2025 10:10 pm

нос 87 · вкус 85 · финиш 84

markjedi1 Connoisseur 84 27 jul 2025 9:55 am

Farmy In 2023, the first single malt from the Holyrood Distillery—located in the heart of Edinburgh, opposite the Scottish Parliament and at the foot of Arthur's Seat—was released under the name Arrival. But I'm tasting a later release, from 2024, called Ambir. It's a young malt matured in a combination of first and second fill bourbon and oloroso hogsheads and butts. Pleasant nose of red fruit, quite farmy, farmhouse butter, and caramel. There's also a hint of nail polish remover (need a word that implies a record-breaking Scrabble yield?). Secondarily, some white chocolate and granulated sugar. A hint of ginger. Yes, this is young, but in a pleasant way. It dances on the tongue. I like this! Toffee, caramel, butter, and citrus fruit, complemented by blueberry jam, square jam, and a handful of nuts. There's a subtle bitterness that provides balance. I'm intrigued. Not entirely impressed yet, but it's on its way, especially considering its age. Beautiful! The finish is medium-long, spicy, and gently drying. It dies with a slightly bitter aftertaste. Ambir means 'heavenly' or 'glorious' and this whisky is neither, yet a commendable release from this young, experimental distillery.

Wolfe Tone Expert Senior 74 09 nov 2025 8:57 pm

This is my second whisky from this new distillery, and I don't like it either. Unbalanced, sweet, cloying, and young. I'm curious to see what Holyrood's malt tastes like unadorned, but unfortunately this is yet another example of a young distillery trying to disguise unbalanced young malt with overactive casks.

dapoinbua Connoisseur 86 15 jun 2025 9:16 am

нос 89 · вкус 86 · финиш 84

Whiskyslam Connoisseur 79 04 apr 2026 12:17 pm

нос 78 · вкус 80 · финиш 79

EnnongE Expert Senior 83 15 may 2026 3:29 pm

Nose: Caramel fudge, vanilla Taste: Banana, milk / Watery Finish: Oak, chocolate, dates

Luigisim Connoisseur 82 28 may 2025 7:42 pm

нос 84 · вкус 82 · финиш 81

irrerelevant Expert Senior 82 23 jul 2025 9:00 pm

Vibrant and youthful, with a brief alcoholic edge that disappears. Notes of champagne yeast, ex-bourbon vanilla, a hint of peat, and wet paper. Lime and lime peel, juicy apples and pears on the palate, short finish with distinct chocolatey malt. Lot of aromatic clarity, the chocolate note and the hint of peat are elegant on their own, the composition is interesting though it feels like they are trying too much at the same time. Still promising, while also a bit young

QQmubai Connoisseur 85 20 oct 2025 4:59 pm

нос 86 · вкус 85 · финиш 85

Jimbeau Connoisseur 85 17 dec 2024 2:04 pm

нос 86 · вкус 84 · финиш 85

HammerHead Connoisseur 85 15 feb 2025 6:36 pm

Love the artificial and almost manufactured kind of exaggerated fruitiness on this nose. A bit more spicy and bitter on the palate and finish. Impressive for obviously still quite a young whisky.

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Нос	87	Swiss cake roll, strawberry/blueberry/blackberry jam, peachy, whipped cream, vanilla butter, fudge, cake frosting, brown sugar, a ginger like spiciness with also a little pimenta in the background.
Вкус	84	Creamy, vanilla, sponge cake, a fruit preserve of dark berries, strawberry and raspberry. Then bitter lemon, almond paste and some vegetal bitterness, becoming quite spicy and peppery with pimenta, ginger and clove.
Финиш	83	Medium length: syrupy, berries, bitter lemon, fizzy, creamy, fudge, honied cake, drying wood spices like ginger, clove and a pinch of ground pepper, overall quite bitter.

balthuns Member Senior 82 04 may 2025 2:22 pm

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Нос	82	Quite young. A clear nail polish note with some ripe red fruits. A touch of vanilla and caramel as well. The spirit has a vegetal and grassy characteristic on the nose.
Вкус	83	They must have used very active casks for this young bottling, because there is a tiny bit of oak bitterness. It is an interesting mix of ex-bourbon and ex-sherry casks. Caramel and toffee notes are dominant, but there is a sweet, nutty flavour coming from the sherry casks as well.
Финиш	81	The finish is short to medium, and is rather spirit-y.

MaltMonkeyPetro Expert Senior 85 27 apr 2025 9:26 am

нос 86 · вкус 85 · финиш 85

MunichMalt Member Junior 80 10 may 2025 12:55 pm

Overall, a solid dram with a few standout moments, especially in the finish. The alcohol is slightly too present on the nose, but the flavor balance on the palate makes up for it. A well-earned 80 out of 100.

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Нос	81	On the nose, this whisky opens with an oily texture, highlighted by citrus notes, vanilla, and a sharp touch reminiscent of spirit alcohol. It’s bright and clean, though not overly complex.
Вкус	79	On the palate, flavors of tobacco leaves emerge, paired with a hint of apricot. This adds an intriguing contrast between earthy and fruity elements.
Финиш	80	The finish is where the whisky shines: white pepper brings a gentle heat, followed by stewed fruits, apricot, and a touch of raisin sweetness that lingers nicely.

rolabob Connoisseur 84 13 jun 2026 4:29 pm

нос 84 · вкус 85 · финиш 84

Stanzeflasche Connoisseur 84 28 aug 2024 8:10 pm

Malty notes, a red cherry, coated in pearly chocolate. Like those of the Mon Chéri brand. Redcurrants, raspberries, but it remains light. Creamy caramel, shortbread biscuits, buttered rusks, Swedish bread. A dash of caramelized vanilla. A few drops of lemon. On the palate, it is solid, with fairly strong vegetal notes, softened by molasses and melted chocolate. Pepper on the tip of the tongue, then an honest, relatively long finish, on orchard fruits, juicy pear, muscat grapes. There is quality, the mouth and the finish hold up. On the other hand, I found the nose a little timid. https://ilikesky2020.blogspot.com/2024/08/hollyrood-distillery-ambir.html

нос 84 · вкус 84 · финиш 85

g2ther Expert Senior 84 21 sep 2025 7:13 pm

нос 85 · вкус 84 · финиш 84

Adamshappy Newbie 62 17 jan 2026 6:45 pm

An interesting mix of fruitiness and funkyness (it has an almost savoury character like bread). Not as nice as their magnificent Arrival but great to try something a bit different

rvangerwen29 Connoisseur 83 02 dec 2024 10:37 pm

нос 84 · вкус 83 · финиш 83

kofima Expert Senior 86 12 dec 2024 8:47 am

нос 87 · вкус 85 · финиш 86

Spoerkel Connoisseur 82 22 nov 2024 10:14 pm

Chewing gum, kind of woody. The sherry is very subtle. Slightly alcoholic. Sorry, this isn't for me.

нос 82 · вкус 81 · финиш 82

Lerraa Expert Senior 86 21 sep 2025 7:14 pm

нос 87 · вкус 87 · финиш 84

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