The London Distillery English Rye Whiskey LV-1767 Edition 54,3%

Under a railway arch in Bermondsey, rye whiskey was distilled in London for the first time in over a hundred years. LV-1767 is the result: a small, hand-counted run of bottles named after a distilling dream from 1767 that never quite happened - until now.

Expert's Description

The London Distillery English Rye Whiskey LV-1767 Edition is an English rye whiskey matured in English oak casks and bottled at 54.3% ABV.

The name LV-1767 refers to the Lea Valley Distillery, founded in 1767 and closed in 1903 - until then the last place in London where whisky was distilled. When The London Distillery Company bottled its first rye whiskey in 2018, it marked the first time in more than a hundred years that London could again claim a finished whiskey of its own. The rye was double distilled and filled into new English oak casks for four years, from 2014 to 2018.

Only 251 bottles of this first release exist, each one individually numbered. The distillery, based in a railway arch on Druid Street in Bermondsey, went into administration in 2020 but was revived under new ownership in 2025 - making early releases like this one a small, closed chapter in English whiskey history.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Dark chocolate and roasted coffee meet a spiced sweetness of cinnamon, stewed peaches and a touch of beeswax.

Palate

Full-bodied and spicy, with rye's characteristic peppery bite carried by the same cinnamon and stone-fruit sweetness found on the nose.

Finish

Long and dry, with white pepper, dark cherry and a late hint of macadamia nut.

Specifications

Name: The London Distillery English Rye Whiskey LV-1767 Edition
Distillery: The London Distillery
Region/Country: England
Type: English Rye Whiskey
Age: 4 years
ABV: 54.3%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: New English oak casks
Non-chill filtered
Natural colour
Distilled: 2014
Bottled: 2018
Number of bottles: 251
Edition: LV-1767, The London Distillery Company's first release

Flavour Profile

Spicy · Roasted · Stone fruit · Peppery

Investment Potential

Medium. Only 251 numbered bottles from the distillery's very first release, and the distillery itself stood idle for years after going into administration before finding new owners. That combination of low bottle count and an interrupted production history makes this an interesting bottle for collectors of English whisky.

Did You Know?

The rye for LV-1767 was double distilled rather than single distilled, unlike most American rye whiskeys - a method borrowed from Scotch and Irish tradition that yields a cleaner, more fruit-driven spirit.

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Frequently Asked Questions about The London Distillery English Rye Whiskey LV-1767 Edition

How many bottles of LV-1767 exist?

Only 251 bottles of this first release from The London Distillery were produced, each one individually numbered.

Is LV-1767 worth the investment?

This bottle is the distillery's very first release, produced in an extremely limited run, from a distillery that later closed and only found new owners in 2025. That history and scarcity make it a natural collector's item for enthusiasts of English whisky.

What does the name LV-1767 mean?

The name refers to the Lea Valley Distillery, founded in 1767, the last place in London to distil whisky until it closed in 1903.

What glass should LV-1767 be served in?

A Glencairn glass concentrates the aromas well and is a natural choice for a spicy rye whiskey like this one.

Should water be added to LV-1767?

A few drops of water can open up the sweeter notes of stone fruit and cinnamon, though the whiskey also holds up well neat given its relatively moderate 54.3% strength.

What is English Rye Whiskey?

It's a style of whiskey made primarily from rye rather than barley, distilled and matured in England. The category is still rare and can be explored further under our English whisky range.

Where was LV-1767 distilled?

The whiskey was distilled at The London Distillery Company, housed in a railway arch on Druid Street in Bermondsey, London.

Why is there no age statement beyond the four years?

The rye was filled into cask in 2014 and bottled in 2018, so the four-year age is unambiguous and stated directly in the specifications - no older or younger whiskey was blended in.