Spirit of Yorkshire 2018/2023 Adelphi Selection 5 år Single Malt English Whisky 70 cl 48%

Just north of Filey Bay on the Yorkshire coast, a distillery grows its own barley and fills it into cask a few hundred metres from the field. This bottling is drawn from a single Moscatel hogshead by Adelphi, one of Scotland's most experienced independent bottlers, offering a rare look at the distillery's early, energetic style.

Expert's Description

Spirit of Yorkshire 2018/2023 Adelphi Selection 5 Year Old is a Single Malt English Whisky matured in a first fill Moscatel hogshead and bottled at 48%.

The distillery on Filey Bay is Yorkshire's first of its kind, growing and malting its own barley, distilling and maturing it all on the same family farm in Hunmanby. This single cask was distilled in 2018 and drawn from cask number 3054 in 2023, giving the Moscatel wood five years to leave its mark on the spirit. The release is limited to 330 bottles.

Adelphi has spent twenty years building its reputation as an independent bottler on exactly this kind of find: young distilleries, unusual casks, and bottlings released without colouring or chill filtration, letting the spirit speak for itself.

Tasting Notes

Nose

The nose opens with cinnamon and honeycomb, quickly followed by orange marmalade and a dusting of dark cocoa. Underneath the sweetness sits a faint cereal freshness that hints at the whisky's youth.

Palate

The palate is warm and spiced, carrying dried fruit, marzipan and a tart edge of citrus peel. The Moscatel cask lends a wine-like sweetness that ties the cinnamon and honey together.

Finish

The finish is medium in length, dry, faintly peppery, with a last trace of honey cake.

Specifications

Name: Spirit of Yorkshire 2018/2023 Adelphi Selection 5 Year Old
Distillery: Spirit of Yorkshire Distillery
Bottler: Adelphi
Region/Country: Yorkshire, England
Type: Single Malt English Whisky
Age: 5 years
ABV: 48%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: 1st fill Moscatel hogshead, cask no. 3054
Non-chill filtered: Yes
Natural colour: Yes
Distilled: 2018
Bottled: 2023
Number of bottles: 330
Edition: Adelphi Selection
EAN no.: 5060383653465

Flavour Profile

Fruity · Spiced · Wine-Cask · Creamy

Did You Know?

Cask number 3054 was selected as part of Adelphi's celebration of the bottler's 30th anniversary — a nod to exactly the kind of independent bottling that made the company's name.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Spirit of Yorkshire 2018/2023 Adelphi Selection 5 Year Old

How rare is this bottling?

With only 330 bottles from a single Moscatel hogshead, this Spirit of Yorkshire ranks among Adelphi's more limited releases. Once the cask runs dry, this exact combination of vintage and cask number will never appear again.

Is this whisky peated?

No, Spirit of Yorkshire 2018/2023 isn't peated. Its character comes from cinnamon, honey and ripe fruit drawn from the Moscatel cask rather than smoke.

What does the Moscatel cask bring to the flavour?

Moscatel is a sweet, aromatic grape variety, and the cask leaves behind a wine-like sweetness with notes of orange marmalade and dried fruit that blend with the whisky's cereal backbone.

Does this make a good gift?

Yes, the limited bottle count and the unusual pairing of young English single malt with Moscatel wood make it a talking-point bottle, well suited as a gift for a whisky enthusiast who has already worked through most of Scotland's classics.

Should Spirit of Yorkshire be served neat or over ice?

Try it neat at room temperature first to get the full benefit of the Moscatel cask's sweetness. A few drops of water can open the nose further, while ice will mute the spice and fruit.

Which glass works best?

A narrow nosing glass, such as a Glencairn, gathers the aromas best and makes it easier to follow the shift from honey and cinnamon to the peppery finish.

What makes Spirit of Yorkshire Distillery special?

The distillery grows its own barley on the family farm in Hunmanby and controls the entire process from field to bottle, making it one of the few distilleries in the world with full control over its raw material before the grain even reaches the mash tun.