Cotswolds Reserve Single Malt

About the Cotswolds Reserve Single Malt

Cotswolds Reserve Single Malt is an English single malt whisky from the Cotswolds Distillery in the United Kingdom. The distillery sits in the rolling hills of the Cotswolds. The barley for this whisky is grown locally, close to the stills. Cotswolds opened its doors in 2014. It quickly became a leading name in English whisky. Founder Dan Szor wanted big, honest flavour from a young craft distillery. That ambition shows in every bottle of Cotswolds Reserve Single Malt. The maturation is what sets this single malt apart. It rests in a blend of first-fill ex-bourbon casks and STR ex-red wine casks. STR means the wood is shaved, toasted and re-charred before filling. This trick deepens the colour. It also folds rich dried fruit and warm spice into the spirit. The flavour is sweet, fruity and full. Barley sugar and bright citrus lead the way. Then come dried fruit, raisins and sultanas. A touch of melon and fresh fruit follows behind them. The texture is oily and malty, which gives the whisky real weight on the tongue. Bottled at 50% ABV, this whisky is non-chill filtered and carries its natural colour. Nothing is stripped away, so the cask character stays intact. Drink it neat to taste the Cotswolds Distillery house style at full strength. It is a warm, generous single malt that rewards a slow, unhurried pour. The young distillery has quickly earned a loyal following. Each bottle shows real ambition and careful cask work. This is English whisky with genuine depth.