Ten years of continued success marked by distillery with bra…

Here’s something that’s been a long time coming – Kingsbarns has finally dropped their first 10-year-old single malt, marking a proper milestone for this ambitious East Neuk operation. After a decade of patient maturation, William and Isabella Wemyss can finally show us what they’ve been working towards since firing up the stills in 2014.

What makes this release particularly interesting is how it demonstrates Kingsbarns’ commitment to that classic Lowland profile they’ve been chasing from day one. Isabella, who’s been steering the blending side of things throughout, has crafted something that stays true to their original vision – light, elegant, and distinctly Lowland in character. The maturation regime tells the story: predominantly ex-bourbon barrels with a careful addition of STR wine casks, delivering those signature summer fruit and vanilla notes you’d expect, but with the kind of depth and complexity that only comes with proper time in wood.

The Wemyss siblings aren’t exactly newcomers to the spirits game – they’ve been at it since 2005 with Wemyss Malts before taking the plunge into distilling. But there’s something satisfying about seeing an independent operation like this reach that ten-year mark, especially when they’re doing everything on-site with local barley and their own water source.

What’s particularly smart is their approach to warehousing and cask management. Having their own bonded warehouse means complete control over the maturation journey, with digital tracking providing the kind of transparency that’s becoming increasingly important in today’s market. Their Private Cask Programme builds on this foundation, offering direct ownership with proper oversight – a refreshing approach in a sector that’s sometimes been muddied by questionable practices.

The 10-year-old hits shelves in September 2025 through online channels and specialist retailers. For those tracking Lowland whisky development, this one’s worth watching – it’s not just another age statement release, but proof that patience and precision can deliver exactly what you set out to achieve a decade ago.