{"product_id":"cotswolds-peated-cask-single-malt-english-whisky-batch-1600-700ml","title":"Cotswolds Peated Cask Single Malt English Whisky Batch 1600 700ml","description":"\u003cp\u003eCotswolds Peated Cask is an English single malt whisky from the Cotswolds Distillery, matured in quarter casks that once held peated Islay whisky and bottled at cask strength, here 59.6% ABV for batch 1600.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe distillery makes its spirit from locally grown barley that is not dried over peat smoke, so the base spirit is unpeated. Its smoke comes entirely from the 125-litre quarter casks, which previously held peated Islay whisky. Founder Daniel Szor has said the expression began as an experiment and is now released annually in batches.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt is non-chill filtered and of natural colour, with creamy peat smoke layered over light fruit and tannin-rich wood.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA distinctive English take on smoky whisky, it makes a fine gift for peat lovers.\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, and the Cotswolds Distillery is one of its best-known producers. Like Scotch single malt, English single malt is made from 100% malted barley at a single distillery.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eQuarter casks hold about 125 litres, roughly half the size of a standard barrel, so more of the whisky is in contact with the wood. That speeds up maturation and draws out more of the smoke left behind by the previous peated whisky.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBottled at cask strength, it rewards experimentation with water: start neat to feel the full power, then add a few drops to soften the smoke and bring the fruit forward.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSmoke:\u003c\/strong\u003e Creamy peat smoke from ex-Islay casks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFruit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Light orchard fruit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWood:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tannin-rich oak.\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\u003eExpression \/ Batch:\u003c\/strong\u003e Peated Cask, Batch 1600\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProof \/ ABV:\u003c\/strong\u003e 119.2 proof (59.6% ABV)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCask \/ Finish:\u003c\/strong\u003e 125-litre quarter casks that held peated Islay whisky\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 700ml\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow to Enjoy It\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSip it neat, then with a few drops of water. It pairs with smoked fish, blue cheese or dark chocolate.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs the barley peated?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo; the smoke comes from casks that held peated Islay whisky.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat strength is it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCask strength, 59.6% for this batch.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it chill filtered?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo, it is 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":68023378313525,"sku":"VWS200424863","price":99.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0993\/7367\/8901\/files\/noir-gold-main-10930.webp?v=1793655003","url":"https:\/\/hiddencasks.com\/products\/cotswolds-peated-cask-single-malt-english-whisky-batch-1600-700ml","provider":"Hidden Casks","version":"1.0","type":"link"}