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Kingsbarns\u2019 putting green is thought to be the first of its kind for a Scottish distillery<\/p>\nA Fife-based whisky producer has opened what is thought to be the first putting green at a Scottish distillery.<\/p>\n
Kingsbarns\u2019 putting green is thought to be the first of its kind for a Scottish distillery<\/p>\n
Kingsbarns Distillery is located just outside of St Andrews, a seaside town known as the \u2018home of golf \u2018. The gin and Scotch whisky distillery was founded by local golf caddie Douglas Clement in 2009.<\/p>\n
The distillery said the opening of the outdoor putting green showcases its \u201ctangible connection\u201d to golf, allowing visitors to combine time on the green with a trip to the whisky distillery or its caf\u00e9.<\/p>\n
The new addition aims to be a \u201crelaxed and accessible experience designed to appeal to golfers, whisky enthusiasts and tourists in search of something authentically and uniquely Scottish\u201d.<\/p>\n
William Wemyss, founder and chairman of Wemyss Family Spirits, owner of Kingsbarns Distillery, said: \u201cGolf and whisky have always felt naturally connected, and particularly so in a place like St Andrews where both are woven into the very identity of the area.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cWe believed there was an opportunity to create something visitors would genuinely remember and which could only really exist in this part of Scotland.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe idea of enjoying a dram at a working distillery and then stepping onto a green overlooking the St Andrews coastline felt like a natural and fitting way to bring those two worlds together.<\/p>\n
\u201cAs whisky tourism becomes more competitive internationally, experiences that feel authentic and distinctive become increasingly important. We believe this offers something genuinely different.\u201d<\/p>\n
Kingsbarns produces Lowland single malts with a \u201clight and fruity floral character\u201d using locally grown barley. It also makes gin under the Darnley\u2019s brand.<\/p>\n
To celebrate the opening of the putting green, Kingsbarns will be running a competition for consumers during August.<\/p>\n
Distillery manager Peter Holroyd will take to the course to set a score, inviting visitors to try and beat it. Those who are successful are entered into a prize draw to win the distillery\u2019s three-strong core range of Kingsbarns whiskies: Doocot, Balcomie and Coaltown.<\/p>\n
The opening of the putting green follows last September\u2019s launch of Kingsbarns\u2019 Caddies\u2019 Dream whisky<\/a>, inspired by St Andrews\u2019 golfing legacy.<\/p>\n Last month, St Andrews-based distillery Eden Mill launched a golf simulator challenge<\/a>, giving players the chance to win a whisky cask worth \u00a35,000 (US$6,670).<\/p>\n The Spirits Business recently explored the sport\u2019s long-running ties to whisky<\/a>.<\/p>\n Related news<\/p>\n \n \n
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