EDEN MILL CELEBRATES HOMETOWN WITH ST ANDREWS INSPIRED SINGLE MALT – Scotch Whisky News
EDEN MILL CELEBRATES HOMETOWN WITH ST ANDREWS INSPIRED SINGLE MALT
Independent Scottish distiller Eden Mill has announced the latest release in its ‘Art of St Andrews’ whisky series. The annual release celebrates the spirit, landscape and flavours of Eden Mill’s coastal hometown – and the artists inspired by its beautiful scenery.
The 2024 release sees a collaboration with artist Babs Pease. Her work is influenced by flora, fauna, landscapes, seascapes and fishing villages along the Fife coast. These are carved into blocks of lino which are covered in ink then hand-printed at her home studio with a Victorian relief press.
The bespoke artwork for the whisky carton and bottle is a celebration of St Andrews. It depicts University of St Andrews students doing a customary ‘Pier Walk’ in their red gowns. The cathedral sits proud on the skyline above the harbour village and there are a couple of other hidden surprises like a golfer and some local sea life.
Along with the exceptional artwork, the release showcases the artistry involved in our Head Distiller, Scott Ferguson’s, whisky making. The 2024 release is matured in a combination of Amarone red wine casks from Italy’s Veneto region, along with Oloroso and Pedro Ximénez sherry casks from Jerez in Spain. A calling card of the ‘Art of St Andrews’ series is a unique cask finish, so this Single Malt is finished in a first-fill Amarone cask which imparts a deep copper colour and heady wine notes.
The resulting flavour profile is cinnamon spice and juicy red fruits on the nose, then the palate sees a transition to dark fruits – like cherry and blackberry – as a result of the Amarone casks. A rich, rewarding finish gives notes of raisins, figs and a lingering oak spice.
St Andrews locals and tourists will be able to buy the bottle before anyone else from the Eden Mill flagship store on Market Street as well as popular local whisky shops Taste of Scotland and Luvians. It’s exclusively available in the town until the UK-wide launch on August 1st.
Keen collectors can register their interest to be the first to buy when the whisky becomes available online and a brand-new ‘Art of St Andrews Tasting Experience’ is now available at the Eden Mill Experience in the Old Course Hotel in St Andrews.
Commenting on the partnership, Hannah Ingram, Head of Marketing at Eden Mill, said: “With The Art of St Andrews release this year we wanted to showcase familiar sights and scenes from our hometown that will be instantly recognisable for locals and tourists alike.
“From St Andrews cathedral and the iconic red gowns of the University students, to the lone golfer chipping out of a bunker – there’s something for everyone. This stunning artwork is matched by a whisky with rich, red wine notes from the Amarone casks which are balanced with sherry sweetness.”
Babs added, “I take a lot of my artistic inspiration from the towns and villages along the Fife coast, so it was great to capture the energy and history of St Andrews harbour with this commission. The vibrant red colour used in the students’ gowns is reflected by the red wine Scott used to mature this single malt whisky.”
‘The Art of St Andrews 2024’ is bottled at 46.5% ABV and retails for £150. Just 2,250 bottles have been produced in total and the first 100 bottles sold online will come with a free 5cl sample. The whisky is now available at Eden Mill’s flagship Market Street shop as well as popular local whisky shops Luvians and Taste of Scotland. The product will be sold UK-wide via edenmill.com from August 1st.
Eden Mill’s soon-to-be-completed distillery is located just seven minutes from St Andrews and is due to re-commence distillation later this year. It will then open its doors to tourists from spring 2025.
The brand recently launched a brand-new gin and whisky experience in the 5 star Old Course Hotel. ‘Eden Mill at the Old Course Hotel’ is now open to the public offering three distinct experiences – a Coastal Gin Flight, the Eden Mill Single Malt Flight, and the Art of St Andrews Tasting Experience.
Eden Mill
Eden Mill distillery, established in 2012 on the banks of the Eden Estuary in St Andrews, was the first distillery to make spirits in the region in over 150 years. Today, Eden Mill has a unique selection of limited release Single Malts, and an extensive gin portfolio crafted from the finest botanicals, many sourced from in and around Fife..
Eden Mill has an ambition to create the finest gins and Scotch Whiskies with minimal environmental impact combining traditional distilling techniques with innovation. Eden Mill is building a stunning new distillery at the mouth of the river Eden, overlooking the iconic, historic town of St Andrews. The new distillery sits at the heart of the University of St Andrews Eden Campus, a unique site dedicated to sustainable businesses and research.
