Cotswolds Peated Cask Single Malt English Whisky 60,2%

The distillery's own team calls it "smoky vanilla ice cream" — a description that lands surprisingly well the moment you dip your nose into the glass.

Expert's Description

Cotswolds Peated Cask is a single malt English whisky matured in peat-influenced casks and bottled at cask strength, 60.2% ABV.

The whisky was the first peated release from the young English distillery and is made from 100% locally harvested Cotswolds barley, double distilled in traditional pot stills. The spirit is matured in ex-peated quarter casks originally from Islay in Scotland, giving the whisky a subtle smoky character without overpowering the distillery's own fruity house style. It is bottled without chill filtration and with no added colour.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Vanilla with hints of dried fruit and spice, gradually revealing a light, sweetish smoke.

Palate

Creamy smoke with fruit and a light, dry tannin that gives a fine counterpoint to the sweetness.

Finish

Long, smoky and floral, with a closing sweetness of honey.

Specifications

Name: Cotswolds Peated Cask Single Malt English Whisky
Distillery: Cotswolds Distillery
Region/Country: England
Type: Single Malt English Whisky
ABV: 60.2%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: Ex-peated quarter casks from Islay
Non-chill filtered
Natural colour

Flavour Profile

Smoke · Vanilla · Honey · Dried fruit

Did You Know?

The casks the whisky is matured in originally come from Islay in Scotland — meaning a piece of Scottish smoke tradition indirectly helps shape the character of this English whisky.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cotswolds Peated Cask Single Malt English Whisky

How smoky is this whisky compared to a classic Islay whisky?

The smoke is noticeably more subtle than in a typical Islay whisky, since it comes from casks that previously held peated whisky rather than from peated malt in the spirit itself.

Why would an English distillery use casks from Islay?

Cotswolds Distillery chose to reuse ex-peated quarter casks from Islay to add a light smoky character to their own fruity spirit, without having to distil from peated malt themselves.

What glass is recommended for this whisky?

A Glencairn glass is well suited to balancing the smoke against the sweeter vanilla and honey notes.

Was this the distillery's first peated whisky?

Yes, Peated Cask was the first peated release from Cotswolds Distillery.

Would this suit someone who doesn't usually drink peated whisky?

Yes, because the smoke is subtle and balanced with vanilla and honey, it can work as a gentle introduction for those curious about peated whisky.

How is the barley for this whisky distilled?

The barley is 100% locally harvested in the Cotswolds area and double distilled in traditional pot stills.

Where can I find more English whiskies?

Under the category English whisky you will find more releases from Cotswolds and other English distilleries.