First Impressions
The Cotswolds Distillery's flagship Signature was the first English single malt produced in the Cotswolds.
Distillery & Heritage
Founded in 2014 by former New York hedge fund manager Daniel Szor in Stourton, Warwickshire, Cotswolds Distillery championed local Odyssey barley grown within sight of the stillhouse. Consultant Dr Jim Swan — the same engineer behind Kavalan — designed the maturation regime, pairing first-fill ex-bourbon with STR ex-red wine barriques.
Tasting Notes in Detail
The nose is classically English in its restraint — honeyed cereal, red apple, marzipan and a suggestion of wildflower honey. The palate is creamier than expected, with vanilla custard, stewed orchard fruit and a glow of red berry and cinnamon from the STR component.
Verdict
One of the most accomplished young English whiskies on the market.
