East London Rye 2022 Whisky East London Liquor Co 70 cl 47%

Rye and malted barley meet in two separate pot still runs at East London Liquor Company, where East London's first distillery in over 100 years makes its own take on rye whisky.

Expert Description

East London Rye 2022 is an English Rye Whisky made from 55% malted rye and 45% malted barley, bottled at 47%.

The whisky is double pot distilled and is a vatting of 15-16 casks matured in a combination of regenerated oak, Hungarian oak, American oak and even old London brandy casks. This is the 2022 release of East London Liquor Company's Rye series, with the distillery – founded in 2014 at Bow Wharf – continuing its experimental approach to English whisky production.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Roasted nuts, dried fruit and toasty spices with a hint of red chilli.

Palate

Apricot, black pepper, honey and dry oak, while a floral sweetness builds alongside rye bread and salted butter, finished with lingering citrus tones.

Finish

Spicy and dry with lingering citrus and a hint of honey.

Specifications

Name: East London Rye 2022
Distillery: East London Liquor Company
Region/Country: England
Type: Rye Whisky
ABV: 47%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: Regenerated oak, Hungarian oak, American oak and brandy casks
Distillation method: Double pot still
Serving suggestion: Enjoy neat or in cocktails

Distillery: East London Liquor Company

Flavour Profile

Spicy · Fruity · Nutty · Dry · Complex

Did You Know?

East London Liquor Company was the first distillery in the East End for over 100 years when it opened in 2014, and their rye whisky even uses old London brandy casks in maturation – a detail that underlines the distillery's local roots.

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Frequently Asked Questions about East London Rye 2022

What sets rye whisky apart from regular whisky?

Rye whisky uses a high proportion of rye in the grain bill, giving a more spicy and peppery character than whisky made primarily from barley.

What is the grain composition of this whisky?

55% malted rye and 45% malted barley.

What cask types are used for maturation?

A combination of regenerated oak, Hungarian oak, American oak and old London brandy casks.

How should this whisky be served?

It can be drunk neat, but also works well in cocktails, where its spicy character comes into its own.

Where is East London Liquor Company based?

At Bow Wharf in East London, as the first distillery in the borough for over 100 years.

Is this a single malt whisky?

No, it is a rye whisky, as the grain bill consists primarily of rye rather than exclusively malted barley.