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Eden Mill Hip
Flask Series, the first single malt from
the St. Andrews distillery.
Eden Mill distillery in St Andrews
today released its first single malt
whisky in the form of a "Hip Flask
Series".
This is a very limited release of only
3,800 20cl bottles from the series of
seven single malt expressions which are
available, priced at £25 each.
The release marks the first time whisky
has been distilled in the region for
nearly 160 years, when the Haig family
owned the Seggie Distillery until it
closed in 1860.
Paul Miller, co-founder of Eden Mill,
said: "St Andrews has a rich history
when it comes to whisky, and now over a
century and a half later we’re picking
it up where it left off – on the site of
the old Seggie Distillery that Eden Mill
now stands on.
"Each expression in the Hip Flask Series
contains liquid matured in what we call
‘honey casks’ – first-fill and virgin
oak casks that we’ve hand-selected from
all around the world, from Speyside to
Spain. As each cask only holds a small
amount of liquid, releasing smaller
bottles of each is a way for as many
whisky fans as possible to discover a
taste of what’s to come.
"The Hip Flask Series is about applying
the pioneering and experimental nature
synonymous with Eden Mill to single malt
whisky, showing the power of trying
different grains, processes, maturation
techniques and woods to highlight what
you can do differently within the realm
of single malt Scotch whisky."
The launch of the whisky follows the
announcement of Eden Mill’s expansion to
a new £4m distillery and brewery just
metres from its current headquarters in
Guardbridge. This expansion will see
capacity increase tenfold to 200,000
litres per year as well as opening the
door to new product development.
Paul added: "What people are tasting now
is the start of a journey that will see
the Eden Mill single malt evolve over
ten, twenty and thirty years. The
passion of our small team of distillers
is evident in every drop of liquid we
have released, and we can’t wait to
share it with the world."
A 70cl bottling of Eden Mill single malt
whisky is due to be released this
summer, with those purchasing a bottle
from the Hip Flask Series given the
opportunity to be among the first to
sign up to the exclusive waiting list.
The Hip Flask Series is available now at
www.edenmill.com/singlemalt or at the
distillery shop in St Andrews from
Wednesday 25 April. I don't think it
will be available long so don't hang
around if you want to taste it
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