The St Andrews-based Eden Mill has announced the launch of the first expression in its new limited-edition Distiller’s Cask series.

Eden Mill Distiller’s Cask Release #1 (53.1% ABV) is a lightly peated single cask single malt whisky, matured in an ex-Amarone red wine cask from northern Italy.

The first release in the new series, created with casks selected by Head Distiller Scott Ferguson, who has filled and laid down every cask at the distillery, was produced using 100% peated malted barley. The peat was sourced from St Fergus in Aberdeenshire and measured at a phenol level of 20–30 PPM.

Eden Mill Distiller’s Cask Release #1 is said to deliver notes of velvety fig, maritime brine, leather and cigar tobacco, alongside layers of black cherry and dark chocolate over floral peat smoke.

Commenting on the launch, Scott Ferguson, Head Distiller at Eden Mill, said: “Peated whisky is a style close to my heart and was probably my first love when it comes to whisky. I understand it is not for everyone, which is why I have aimed to create a spirit that feels more accessible, balanced by a cask type that complements the whisky beautifully. The light smoke is reminiscent of summer evening beach bonfires in St Andrews.”

Limited to 311 bottles, Eden Mill Distiller’s Cask Release #1 is now available via the Eden Mill website and at its distillery shop in Guardbridge, St Andrews, for a RRP of £115.00.