YET ANOTHER DISTILLERY IN SCOTLAND

 THE EDEN MILL STORY

The Eden Mill story started with a mission to revive the lost art of distilling and brewing in St Andrews.  As Scotland's first single-site distillery and brewery, Eden Mill spirit is created by distillers in copper pot-stills and exhibits a wide range of flavours from botanicals sourced from the local area, as well as from around the world. As creators of whisky, craft gin and beers, the team of distillers have the opportunity to marry the best practices from all these disciplines. The team is challenged with applying modern techniques and understanding to time honoured traditional methods. An appreciation of the intricacies of barrel ageing and quality wood is one benefit enjoyed from this special status.

THE ST ANDREWS LINK

St Andrews is the renowned home of golf, and the arts of brewing and distilling were once integral to the town. Based on the site of a historic distillery on the banks of the River Eden, Eden Mill were the first to make spirits in the region for 150 years. In 1810 the Eden Estuary was offering its crystal clear waters to the legendary Haig brothers, helping them distil and lay down some of St Andrews' finest whiskies. Before them, this same site hosted the Seggie Brewery, known for their strong connections with local farmers and agricultural workers

In 2012, Eden Mill resurrected this fine tradition with its own take on Scottish craft brewing and distilling. Eden Mill was Scotland's first single site brewery and distillery –benefitting from the best of local water sources, regionally grown barley and a dynamic, international team with some of the best education and experience the world can offer. Their distillers are at the forefront of experimental wood ageing and distillation methods to bring out more of the outstanding flavours found in their products.

SUSTAINABILITY

Sustainability is at the heart of everything done in the aim to build Scotland’s first carbon neutral distillery by 2022, 29 years ahead of the UK’s carbon neutral target. The state of the art distillery will be located within the University of St. Andrews’ Eden Campus; power and heat for the stills will be supplied by the University’s biomass plant and solar panels on the distillery’s roof. Building the new distillery aligns with their want to decrease our carbon footprint as much as possible, and they are always striving to create new, innovative and unique ways to improve the sustainability of products and packaging.

EDEN MILL WHISKIES

The Eden Mill story encompasses the uncompromising approach in making their whisky. With the history of distilling on site, the heritage and reputation of St Andrews and the industry experience of the founder, they are on a mission to create the ultimate small batch Single malt whisky ranges for discerning drinkers to enjoy.

In 2018 Eden Mill released the first Single Malt whisky to be distilled in St Andrews in over 150 years. The First Bottling was sold at auction and broke the world record for a first release, at £7,100.

The distillers immerse themselves in Eden Mill’s hands-on process: No computers or vast production tanks – just a personalised approach of creation, tinkering and experimenting. They touch, taste and smell their products every day to make sure everything reflects the Eden Mill ethos.

Most ingredients and botanicals are sourced ethically and locally from the verdant fields and wild coasts of Scotland and the recipes are designed to excite the palate and tantalise the imagination. With every sip a new layer of complexity is revealed and the true craft nature of their approach can be enjoyed.

The Eden Mill story encompasses the uncompromising approach taken in making whisky. Inspired by the pioneering spirit of the Haig family and many other greats who have carved their name on the town's illustrious history, Paul Miller and a team of three began alcohol production from the old derelict site in 2012.

There is a realisation, now more than ever that the value of good whisky is no longer just about its age. Re-determining value and quality is opening up a whole new world of adventure for  enthusiastic, increasingly knowledgeable and discerning whisky loving friends.

They initially launched the new make spirit which was followed by 1-year old expressions; Their 2-year old expressions followed and these were the prelude to the launch of their maiden Single Malt whisky in 2018. They also released a series of four blended whiskies, Art Of The Blend, which are now sold out.

Single Malt - Hip Flask Series: In April 2018, their Hip Flask Series was launched in a progressive and pioneering range of single cask expressions of Eden Mill single malt scotch whisky. To date, 17 different expressions have been released.

SINGLE MALT ANNUAL RELEASES

2018 also saw the release of their very own single malt whisky for the first time. For the 2020 release single malt, they have produced a limited run of 800 bottles of single malt scotch whisky. This edition of their single malt showcases the evolution of their casks and spirits, bringing out light vanilla and toasted cinnamon from bourbon barrels, combined with the rich fruit and subtle spice from their distinctive range of sherry casks, leading to a creamy biscuity finish.

The 2020 Release is the fourth single malt whisky by Eden Mill in three years, since the unveiling of the first bottling in 2017. From the moment they realised their site in St Andrews was founded on the same site as the Haig Family, they knew the whisky world is where Eden Mill belonged. 2022 will be a huge year with a new distillery a work-in-in progress, where whisky is at the forefront of their future plans.

2021 SINGLE MALT WHISKY HAMPER

Eden Mill unveiled a limited number of ultra-premium 2021 Single Malt Hampers in celebration of St. Andrews Day 2021.

This Luxury Hamper Includes:

-One of 800 bottles of the 2021 Single Malt Whisky

-A luxury tasting pack that includes 2 x previous releases of Eden Mill whisky alongside first access to 2 x miniatures of exclusive unreleased Eden Mill Single Malt.

-Bespoke Eden Mill whisky glass.

2021 Release Single Malt is crafted using a perfect marriage of first-fill bourbon casks and ex-oloroso sherry casks, incorporating spirit distilled using pale malted barley. The result is a beautifully rich dram that carries notes of caramelised pears and fruit crumble with undertones of hazelnut praline and a long-lasting peppery finish.

The tasting pack within this luxury hamper includes Eden Mill 2018 and 2019 Releases of Single Malt as well as 2 x miniatures of unreleased Single Malt, giving you first access to sample these exclusive liquids before they are released.