Cotswolds 2018
Cask Type: Sherry Hogshead
Cask Number: #2194
Bottled: 2023
Age: 5
Region: England
No. of bottles: 341
ABV: 53.5%
Release: Winter Release 2023
Rob Whitehead
“Notes of stone fruit are first to appear on the nose, notable plums and firm apricots. Oak follows and supports with a toothsome texture as the palate unfolds. The finish shows malty richness and has a savoury orange inflection befitting a wintertime treat!”
Tasting Notes
Aromas of dry, nutty Oloroso Sherry initially rise from the glass, building into dates, prunes and figs, before a little time to breathe reveals orchard fruits and a fresh floral side. The palate is pleasingly chewy, moving in waves from Sherry wood to green apples, honeycomb, and Victoria sponge. A long, lingering finish shows baking spice, prunes and a little citrus.
Distillery
The Cotswolds Distillery was started in 2014 by founder & CEO Daniel Szor. Native to New York but a career in finance in London set Daniel up to follow his passion of whisky and build a brand-new distillery in the heart of the Cotswolds near his home. A commitment to traditional methods and high-quality raw ingredients means that all the barley use to make their whisky has been grown in the Cotswolds.
Jonny McMillan says: “An idyllic distillery in a bucolic part of the English countryside, putting the same passion and integrity into their whisky as they do their gin and more recently rum!”