Cotswolds Reserve Small Batch Release Single Malt English Whisky 70 cl 50%

Custard cream biscuits and a still, quiet hint of orchard apples — that is how a Sunday afternoon in the Cotswolds begins, and how this whisky begins too.

Expert's Description

Cotswolds Reserve Small Batch Release is a single malt English whisky assembled in small batches and bottled at 50% ABV.

The whisky belongs to the distillery's Classics Collection and is made from 100% locally grown, floor-malted Cotswolds barley. The casks are premium first fill ex-bourbon barrels and STR (Shaved, Toasted and Re-charred) ex-red wine casks of American oak, where the bourbon casks contribute classic vanilla and honey notes while the red wine casks add richness, fruitiness and sweetness.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Custard cream biscuits, malted milk and juicy toffee popcorn, spiced with apples, pears and orange.

Palate

A punchy hit of malt and citrus spice, followed by waves of fudge, caramel and creamy custard.

Finish

Soft and gently nutty, with cinnamon and a lingering creaminess that rounds the flavour off nicely.

Specifications

Name: Cotswolds Reserve Small Batch Release Single Malt English Whisky
Distillery: Cotswolds Distillery
Region/Country: England
Type: Single Malt English Whisky
ABV: 50%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: First fill ex-bourbon barrels & STR ex-red wine casks of American oak
Non-chill filtered
Natural colour
EAN no.: 5060404511958

Flavour Profile

Vanilla · Honey · Caramel · Citrus spice

Did You Know?

Reserve belongs to the distillery's Classics Collection, designed as the most accessible entry point into Cotswolds Distillery's style, while the Small Batch Release label underlines that each batch varies slightly, since no two casks are ever quite the same.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cotswolds Reserve Small Batch Release Single Malt English Whisky

What does Small Batch Release mean?

It means the whisky is assembled from a limited number of selected casks at a time rather than blended in large industrial volumes, which gives a slight variation from batch to batch.

What casks is the whisky matured in?

A combination of first fill ex-bourbon barrels and STR-treated ex-red wine casks of American oak, where the bourbon casks give vanilla and honey while the red wine casks add fruitiness.

What glass is recommended for this whisky?

A Glencairn glass gathers the aromas of vanilla, honey and citrus nicely on the nose.

Is the barley for the whisky local or imported?

The barley is 100% locally grown in the Cotswolds area and floor-malted, part of the distillery's philosophy of keeping production as local as possible.

Where does this whisky sit in the distillery's range?

It belongs to the Classics Collection, intended as the most accessible and versatile part of Cotswolds Distillery's releases.

Is this whisky a good choice for beginners?

Yes, the rounded profile of vanilla, honey and caramel makes it a good introduction to English single malt whisky.

Where can I find more English whiskies?

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