Happy Earth Day! ?️ Sustainability is hugely important to us here at Kingsbarns Distillery, not just today on earth day, but every single day. Ever since we opened our distillery doors, we've been looking at how we can make our sustainability practices even better. Here's what we've been doing since the start, and more recently, to reduce our impact on the planet and give back to the environment around us.     1. We Use Local Ingredients We're proud to be local! There are only three ingredients in Single Malt Scotch Whisky: Barley, Water and Yeast. At Kingsbarns we source our barl ..read more

Say hello to Michael, our Distillery Experience Manager! ⁠ We asked Michael to tell us more about what he does, what his regular day looks like and what he loves about working at Kingsbarns:⁠ ⁠ “I look after the whole site with the exception of the whisky and gin production. This ranges from dealing with tour bookings to arranging the installation of EV chargers and everything in between. The managing of the team here also falls under my responsibilities but it is made easy as we have a great bunch of people on the team.⁠ ⁠ My regular day would consist of a fair bit of office work, mixed with ..read more

Happy Mother's Day! Celebrate with mum by making our Kingsbarns Spring Sunrise cocktail. The flavours of zesty lemon and fragrant elderflower perfectly complement our light, fruity and floral flagship single malt, Doocot. Paired with ginger ale, a dash of bitters and a lemon wheel, we think this makes for the perfect drink to welcome in the first signs of spring. You will need: 25ml Kingsbarns Doocot Single Malt Whisky 25ml St. Germain elderflower liqueur Lemon juice (squeeze in half a lemon) 150ml ginger ale A dash of Angostura bitters   Method: Fill your favourite whisky glass wi ..read more

  Here at Kingsbarns Distillery, we have proudly made the decision to phase out our presentation boxes and cartons from across our core range as a major step towards reaching our target of net zero carbon emissions. ? This change by Wemyss Family Spirits (the parent company of Kingsbarns Distillery) will result in the saving of more than a tonne of carbon each year, as we set out to become one of the greenest businesses in the sector.   William Wemyss, who founded Wemyss Family Spirits in 2005, believes the move is a milestone in our company’s journey towards true sustai ..read more

Last year, we were thrilled to be featured on The Hairy Bikers Go Local on BBC Two! We had the pleasure of hosting David Myers and Si King at our distillery in the East Neuk of Fife. The Hairy Bikers were given the grand tour of our Distillery & Visitor Centre by our production manager, Peter Holroyd before heading to our tasting room to try our spirt for themselves. Our light, fruity and floral (now ex-flagship) single malt 'Dream to Dram' blew them away and inspired them to feature our lowland whisky in a classic Scottish dessert, Cranachan rice pudding.  Our fla ..read more

The festive season might be behind us, but we can still embrace the cosy ambiance of winter with a warming Kingsbarns hot toddy, perfect for heating up cold hands after a chilly winter’s day walk. Put your feet up, sit by the fire and enjoy the light, fruity and floral flavours of our lowland style Doocot Single Malt in a new, alternative way. Recipe: Kingsbarns Hot Toddy 50ml hot water 1 tbsp Darnley’s honey 50ml Kingsbarns Doocot Single Malt whisky 25ml freshly squeezed lemon juice   To garnish (optional): 1 lemon wedge Cloves for an extra burst of flavour   Method: 1. Pour hot ..read more

This January, we are pleased to announce the return of our ‘Pay-What-You-Like’ tour!   Introduced as a pilot back in December 2022 and limited to Sundays, the visitor initiative is now back and enhanced with two daily tours – whisky and gin - running seven days a week from Monday to Sunday until the end of February 2024.    During their visit, guests are guided through our distillery’s exhibition space, delving into the history and heritage of the Kingsbarns brand, learning insights into the production process of whisky and the art of gin distillation. The tours culminate with a ..read more

We've brought back an old friend! Smoke and Zest Gin was originally launched back in 2019 as a member of our Cottage Series Gins. After a great reception, we've decided to bring it back...this time in a 70cl bottle! This unique and innovative botanical masterpiece was born in the heart of Fife, where Kingsbarns and Darnley's Distilleries share the same sacred land. This exceptional gin has been meticulously crafted to pay homage to our two expertly crafted spirits. Our journey to unveil the essence of Smoke and Zest Gin led us to explore a distinctive blend of botanicals, inspired by loc ..read more

Now that our Brand Manager has time to settle in and get his feet firmly under the desk, we thought it was about time we gave him a proper intro! Q: How did you get to where you are today? My love for whisky began when I turned 18 years old and I had asked my parents to book me on a WSET level 2 in Wines and Spirits course at the Tennent’s Academy in Glasgow. After I had passed the course, I knew I had found my true passion in spirits. So, I set my sights on finding work in the drinks industry, even basing my university dissertation on “Whisky Consumerism”. I got my first taste of th ..read more

Raise a toast to our first Single Malt! With the release of our new flagship Doocot, it is time to retire Dream to Dram. As our first release back in 2015, Dream to Dram has, and will always have, a special place in our story; the first chapter comes to a close and we are so excited to continue our journey and take you along with us. While we continue onto the next page at Kingsbarns, we are dedicated to staying true to our Lowland spirit, independent nature and community led way of life. Dream to Dram epitomised this and it's masterful illustration of the Lowland region has ele ..read more