The Fife-based Scotch whisky-maker InchDairnie Distillery has announced the launch of its first single malt Scotch whisky releases.

The two new whiskies which are comprised of KinGlassie Double Matured Aged 8 Years Fife Single Malt Scotch Whisky (46.3% ABV) and KinGlassie Raw Aged 8 Years Fife Single Malt Scotch Whisky (46.3% ABV), are said to each provide a distinct take on the new KinGlassie range that ignites flavour discovery, revealing new dimensions.

KinGlassie, which is taken from the Irish ‘Saint Glaisne’ means ‘church by the burn’ and is also the name of the village near the distillery’s base.

KinGlassie Double Matured is a heavily peated eight-year-old single malt whisky, with a distinctive 50ppm peat content derived from Scottish mainland peat. Until 2021, it was distilled only once a year for less than a week. Crafted at InchDairnie Distillery, this whisky benefits from innovative equipment, such as the hammer mill that finely grinds grain to maximise flavour extraction and a mash conversion vessel that replaces the traditional mash tun, ensuring a richer, more refined character.

Double distilled and double condensed for more copper contact to remove sulphur notes, KinGlassie Double Matured is first matured in Bourbon casks for five years and then Amontillado casks for three years. Flavour-wise, it combines smoke and tobacco, with rich layers of almonds and nuts, creating a smoky and velvety drinking experience.

The limited edition KinGlassie Raw is said to bring a smouldering fireplace hit, with a complex depth charge of rich, sweet, malty flavours. It is aged for eight years in American oak ex-bourbon casks, with an untamed, all-enveloping yet precision-balanced smokiness.

The two products complement InchDairnie’s existing product offering, RyeLaw, a single distillery Scottish Rye Whisky made from malted rye and barley.

Commenting on the launch, Ian Palmer, Founder at InchDairnie Distillery said: “I am incredibly proud to mark this moment as a landmark milestone for InchDairnie Distillery. The launch of KinGlassie Double Matured and KinGlassie Raw is a huge step in our journey, not just as a distillery but as innovators in the whisky industry. These two distinct whiskies represent our unwavering commitment to pushing the boundaries of flavour and delivering a taste revolution. I believe it will become a gamechanger for those who crave complexity, and depth.”

KinGlassie Double Matured and KinGlassie Raw will be available later this month from specialist retailers. RRP’s (tbc).