Independent Scottish distiller Eden Mill has released an ex-Pedro Ximénez (PX) single cask bottling, representing the first in a series of rare single cask bottlings from the St Andrews-based brand.
After almost nine years ageing inside a PX cask, the spirit has taken on a deep, dark brown sherry colour – with flavours of fig and raisin and an underlying hint of oak and red berries. The finish is sweet and woody, with a dry note coming from the European Oak.
The new release is bottled at cask strength 58.3% ABV and is limited to 252 bottles.
Scott Ferguson, head distiller at Eden Mill, said: “The entire team was blown away by the quality of this single malt. It’s got a very deep, rich colour thanks to the Pedro Ximénez cask. Exclusive maturation in this cask type creates a truly special whisky. It is the dream dram for those who love heavily sherried whiskies – sticky, sweet and warming – ideally enjoyed round a fire on a cold night this festive season.”
The release is exclusively available on Eden Mill’s website, with a small quantity in its St Andrews shop on 96 Market Street, priced at £110.
Eden Mill’s new distillery is located seven minutes from St Andrews and will commence distillation early in 2025 before opening its doors to the public in the spring.
