The Distillery at Coleburn has earned industry recognition for its inaugural Local Heros whisky collection, with all three expressions receiving a one-star Great Taste Award. The Speyside distillery’s releases also secured medals at the International Wine & Spirit Competition (IWSC).
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READ THE STORYThe Local Heros collection comprises three blended malts: Sherry Bomb, Sweet Peat and Big Smoke, with each expression demonstrating a distinct style and flavor profile.
Sherry Bomb and Big Smoke were both awarded Silver medals at the IWSC, scoring 92 and 91, respectively. Sweet Peat received a Bronze medal with 88 points.
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Coleburn Distillery has been owned by D&M Winchester Ltd since 2004. The site has a long-standing presence within the Scotch whisky industry. Based in Speyside, D&M Winchester specializes in the sourcing, storage, management, maturation and bottling of malt and grain whisky. The company currently manages around 20,000 casks across three HMRC-compliant bonded warehousing sites. It also offers end-to-end solutions for independent brands and bottlers.
“Seeing all three Local Heros expressions recognized by Great Taste, alongside our IWSC medals, is a fantastic achievement and a testament to the quality and character we wanted to capture with this first collection,” said Dale Winchester, co-owner of D&M Winchester.
“These awards mark a further milestone as we continue to bring The Distillery at Coleburn back to life, with new visitor experiences and hospitality offerings helping to create a destination that celebrates whisky, food and the community that surrounds it, right here in the heart of Speyside.”
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Development continues across the Coleburn site. Planning has been submitted for a new warehouse tasting area within the distillery’s historic former stillhouse.
Construction has also begun on The Kitchery, Coleburn’s new on-site bistro, with an opening targeted before the end of the year. The developments form part of a wider vision to establish the first “whisky resort,” a one-stop destination for whisky, food and hospitality.
The Local Heros collection is available now, with bottles retailing from £50 to £55.
According to the official notes from the brand, Sherry Bomb offers aromas of honey, strawberry, red apple and cinnamon. The palate delivers dried fruit, sultanas, hazelnut, stewed plums and vanilla, with a medium, fruity finish.
