Distiller Stories - Kingsbarn Distillery, Scotland

Описание: 🥃 Attention whisky lovers! For our first testimonial of 2026, we’re headed to Fife, Scotland, to visit Kingsbarns Distillery.

Known for their single malt Lowland whiskies, Kingsbarns truly embodies the spirit of the Scottish East Coast. Located near St Andrews, the family-owned distillery sits in a beautifully restored farm steading, surrounded by barley fields. Kingsbarns sources its barley locally and even has its own aquifer, which supplies the distillery with naturally filtered water.

To talk about our favorite ingredient (the yeast!), James Wilson, Fermentis Regional Sales Manager for the UK and Ireland, sat down with Distillery Manager Peter Holroyd to discuss all things fermentation.

Kingsbarns Distillery uses a blend of two strains, including SafSpirit™ M-1.

This yeast is the magic behind the distillery’s signature light and fruity Lowland-style. “The yeast is incredibly important to us,” says Peter. “The fermentation is where you derive a lot of the character, and the SafSpirit™ M-1 strain provides all the fruit notes that give our spirits their signature flavor profile.”

SafSpirit™ M-1 is primarily used to produce Scotch and barrel-aged whisky, but it’s also a highly versatile strain. “You can make a range of different spirits depending on your cut point,” says James. “SafSpirit™ M-1 can make spirits that are very light and floral, all the way through to really heavy spirits that include a lot of dark fruits, dried fruits, and spice.”

And the proof is in the pudding. Kingsbarns’ whiskies have won numerous awards over the years, including World’s Best Lowlands Single Malt at the World Whisky Awards in 2020.

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