The English Whisky Original Single Malt Whisky, 70cl

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There are fruit and ‘spice-forward’ flavours, such as ginger and pepper – which the team credits to those Bimber whisky casks – and you should also detect a range of other flavours from smoky charred oak to some fresh, tingly herbs. This is a very decent English blend, with more than a little help from the Scots.

The eagerly anticipated first whisky is expected to appear in late 2021, which follows smaller releases of new-make spirit and 18-month-aged spirit. In the meantime, you’ll have to make do with its superb Cask Aged Rum. Our Ex-Bourbon whisky is aged in an American barrel, providing its light golden colour. The bourbon cask results in notes of vanilla, toffee, and subdued flavours of aged oak.It's an exciting time to be a part of the English whisky industry. English whisky distillers have seized an amazing opportunity to explore and experiment, and to take advantage of our position as New World whisky producers. Across the country English whisky distilleries are trialling a range of grains, yeast strains and fermentation periods. There is variation in the type and size of cask used for maturation, and in the type of still being used to produce the new-make spirit. The Lakes distillery has arguably the most stunning location of any in England. Sitting close to Bassenthwaite Lake in the famous Lake District, this is as close to Scotland as you get in terms of landscape.

Filey Bay is a brand under the Spirit of Yorkshire Distillery released in 2016 in a 700ml bottle containing 46% ABV. The company’s distillers sought the advice of the industry legend, Dr. Jim Swan, to help them craft Yorkshire’s first single malt. In 2015, Anno Distillery collaborated with Westerham Brewery to craft the first whisky in Kent County. Westerham Brewery is in charge of the fermentation, while the Anno Distillery in Marden is for the distillation process. Although most famously known for creating Forest Gin, this Macclesfield-based Forest Distillery also offers one of the best English whiskies in the industry. The distillers blended 100% malt whiskies aged at least eight years old and then finished the spirit using a 50-year-old Oloroso Sherry cask. Unlike gin and vodka, which can be distilled and bottled within the space of a few weeks, there is a legal requirement to age whisky for a minimum of three years. While whisky cannot provide an immediate cash flow, the higher value of the spirit is future oriented, especially with the potential for creativity in the revitalisation of English whisky to develop its own unique style.As the only whisky distillery in Devon, we use local barley and natural ingredients to craft our single malt whiskies, cut with pure spring water from Dartmoor National Park. Defined by both the region and our maturation process, the flavour profile of our whiskies are influenced by the granite geology and unique climate of our rural surroundings. As a result, our whisky has an unrivalled quality that captures the true spirit of Dartmoor. The nose is punchy with toasty oak, cinnamon loaf, and vanilla sponge aroma clouded with the smell of peat smoke. It introduces fruit and floral taste to the mouth and ends with a little butter and burnt toast flavors. 7. The Oxford Artisan Distillery A lot of English whisky distilleries take inspiration from their Scottish neighbours when developing their casks, while sill adding their own unique twist to the drink. However, each brand tends to have its own distinct flavour, so no matter what your taste, you’re sure to find a bottle of English whisky that you love. Lea Valley Distillery, Stratford, Essex (founded in the late 19th century) — produced both grain and malt whisky.