Cotswolds Single Malt Whisky is the first whisky ever distilled in the Cotswolds, England. 100% locally grown, floor-malted barley, matured in premium first-fill Kentucky ex-Bourbon 200 litre barrels and reconditioned American Oak 225 litre red wine casks that have been shaved, toasted and recharred. Bottled at 46% abv, non-chill filtered, no added colouring.
Malt: Odyssey. Only barley grown in the Cotswolds, and the variety and farm on which it was grown are listed on the label of each bottle. We are one of a very small number of British whisky-makers to use 100% floor-malted barley. This comes to us from Britain’s oldest working maltings, in nearby Warminster. It is unpeated.
Yeast: Two complementary varieties – Anchor and Fermentis – to ensure good yields and excellent fruity flavours.
Water: Village water supply – filtered, softened and de-mineralised before use.
Wood: Premium first-fill Kentucky ex-bourbon 200-litre barrels and reconditioned American Oak 225-litre red wine casks that have been shaved, toasted and recharred.
Nose : Notes of honey and butterscotch layered with light fruits (peaches & apricots), a hint of marzipan.
Palate : Strong notes of tannin-rich malt, oils and dark sugar with lots of spice, caramelised Seville orange marmalade.
Finish : Long and resinous, with dark red fruits and a hint of treacle.
‘Silver’ International Spirits Challenge 2019
‘Gold’ World Whiskies Awards 2019
95 points Liquid Gold – Jim Murray Whisky Bible 2018
‘Gold’ The World Whisky Masters 2018
