Holyrood Distillery launched two new heritage-informed spirits dubbed the Charmed Circle. The new beverages are categorized by the distiller as Strong Waters, an archaic term commonly used to refer to any alcoholic liquids that were not being set aside as 'aqua vitae'.
The Chared Circle varieties are a result of Holyrood's experimentation with heritage barleys. Holyrood takes a progressive approach to spirit-making to create unique and delicious flavors. The Golden Promise Charmed Circle boasts bright citrus and orange blossom notes, leaving a clean mouthcoating taste. The Chevalier variation is made with notes of creamy butter and digestive biscuits, ideal to pair with a dessert. Holyrood's Chevalier leaves a churned cream and utter flavor in the mouth.
Heritage Barley Spirits
Holyrood Distillery Has Launched the Charmed Circle Spirits
Trend Themes
1. Heritage-informed Spirits - Exploring traditional distillation processes and ingredients to create unique and flavorful spirits.
2. Experimentation with Heritage Barleys - Innovation opportunities lie in exploring new flavor profiles and applications of underutilized barley varieties.
3. Strong Waters Revival - Looking to historical drinking practices for inspiration in creating new alcoholic beverages.
Industry Implications
1. Craft Distilleries - Small distilleries can differentiate themselves by exploring heritage ingredients and production processes.
2. Food and Beverage - Incorporating heritage barley into food and beverage products can offer consumers new and unique flavor experiences.
3. Hospitality - Restaurants, bars, and hotels can offer exclusive, heritage-informed spirits to appeal to a broader audience seeking new culinary experiences.