Wire Works Small Batch 2 Single Malt Whisky, 70cl

White Peak Distillery, based in Derbyshire, has a well-deserved whisky reputation and the Small Batch series under their Wire Works brand shows why. This lightly peated spirit has been bottled at a higher strength than the previous release at 47.7% and was matured in a combination of first-fill bourbon and STR casks, as well as having a higher proportion of American oak.

The casks were chosen from the upper storage area of the distillery where warmer temperatures provide greater variation in wood flavours from the casks.

100% natural colour. Non-chill filtered.

Nose: Tart green apple, creamy vanilla, and toffee notes mix with a touch of cinnamon and a hint of black pepper.

Palate: Rich and nutty with malt, orange peel, custard, burnt toffee, and a delicate touch of bonfire smoke.

Finish: Butterscotch, sandalwood, coffee.

White Peak, a Derbyshire distillery established in 2016 by Max and Claire Vaughan, crafts English whisky, rum, and gin. Situated at a UNESCO World Heritage Site, a former wire works near River Derwent: thus the Wire Works brand. Their on-site process, from mashing malt to slow fermentation, influenced by local yeast, creates a unique flavour profile.