{"product_id":"cotswolds-bourbon-cask-single-malt-english-whisky-750ml","title":"Cotswolds Bourbon Cask Single Malt English Whisky 750ml","description":"\u003cp\u003eCotswolds Bourbon Cask is an English single malt whisky matured exclusively in first-fill ex-bourbon barrels of American white oak and bottled at cask strength of 59.1% ABV, non-chill filtered and of natural colour.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Cotswolds Distillery sits in the Cotswolds countryside of England and was the first to make whisky entirely in the Cotswolds, following a grain-to-glass ethos with locally grown barley. For this expression, the new make is diluted to 63.5% ABV with the village water supply before filling into quality American oak ex-bourbon casks from Kentucky for full-term maturation. It was the distillery's first bottling matured exclusively in bourbon casks.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe nose offers decadent vanilla custard with a hint of malt and touches of honey, creamed coconut and shortbread. The palate brings raisins, caramelised figs, delicate vanilla, toffee and citrus, and the finish is subtly earthy with a touch of honey.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA bright, vanilla-rich English malt, it makes a fine gift for bourbon-cask fans.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSip it neat, then add a few drops of water.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEnglish whisky is a young and fast-growing category. Like Scotch single malt, English single malt is made from 100% malted barley at a single distillery.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFirst-fill bourbon barrels, used for the first time after holding bourbon, give the most vanilla, coconut and honey to a whisky, which is why this Bourbon Cask is so bright and sweet.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vanilla custard, malt, honey and coconut.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Raisins, caramelised figs, vanilla, toffee and citrus.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Subtly earthy, with honey.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProducer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cotswolds Distillery\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e English Single Malt Whisky, Cask Strength\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProof \/ ABV:\u003c\/strong\u003e 118.2 proof (59.1% ABV)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCask \/ Finish:\u003c\/strong\u003e First-fill Kentucky ex-bourbon barrels, full term\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cotswolds, England\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 750ml\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow to Enjoy It\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSip it neat, then with a little water. It pairs with custard tarts, shortbread or fig desserts.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat casks are used?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFirst-fill ex-bourbon barrels from Kentucky, for full maturation.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat strength is it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCask strength, 59.1%.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it chill filtered?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo, non-chill filtered and natural colour.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eExplore more in our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/all-whiskey\"\u003eWhiskey collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Cotswolds Distillery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":68023378542901,"sku":"VWS200424865","price":99.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0993\/7367\/8901\/files\/noir-gold-main-9783.webp?v=1793655010","url":"https:\/\/hiddencasks.com\/products\/cotswolds-bourbon-cask-single-malt-english-whisky-750ml","provider":"Hidden Casks","version":"1.0","type":"link"}