Cotswolds
Founder's Choice
- 60.5
- 70cl
- Taste: 2
- English
The Cotswolds Distillery was founded in 2014, by Daniel Szor. It is situated in Stourton in Warwickshire, located in the Costwolds. After living and working in London for several years, Daniel moved to the picturesque countryside of the Cotswolds. He decided to combine his love of whisky and desire to start a new business to create Cotswolds Distillery. Daniel, a native New Yorker, enlisted the help of Harry Cockburn and...
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The Cotswolds Distillery was founded in 2014, by Daniel Szor. It is situated in Stourton in Warwickshire, located in the Costwolds. After living and working in London for several years, Daniel moved to the picturesque countryside of the Cotswolds. He decided to combine his love of whisky and desire to start a new business to create Cotswolds Distillery.
Daniel, a native New Yorker, enlisted the help of Harry Cockburn and the late Dr Jim Swan to assist with the setting up of the distillery. Production of whisky began in September 2014. The first release of Cotswolds whisky came in October 2017, once the spirit had reached the three year mark. They make a gentle, light spirit with plenty of flavour, which has consequently won numerous awards.
This Cask Strength release comes from the founder’s favourite casks: shaved, toasted and re-charred American Oak Red Wine barriques. Dr. Jim Swan, the distillery's mentor and renowned whisky consultant, crafted these highly active casks. They provide a rich and intense maturation to the fruity new make spirit, delivering strong notes of toffee, chocolate, and red fruits, along with a beautiful, deep colour.
Cotswolds Founder's Choice is apart of the Cask Expressions Collection.
Tasting Notes
Nose - Dry hay and cut wood, with dark chocolate and dried figs, and plums in sweet syrup.
Palate - Warming cereal and toast notes, with lots of fresh red fruits and butterscotch.
Finish - Hints of spicy oak, lots of dried fruit and a lingering nutty, dry note.
Daniel, a native New Yorker, enlisted the help of Harry Cockburn and the late Dr Jim Swan to assist with the setting up of the distillery. Production of whisky began in September 2014. The first release of Cotswolds whisky came in October 2017, once the spirit had reached the three year mark. They make a gentle, light spirit with plenty of flavour, which has consequently won numerous awards.
This Cask Strength release comes from the founder’s favourite casks: shaved, toasted and re-charred American Oak Red Wine barriques. Dr. Jim Swan, the distillery's mentor and renowned whisky consultant, crafted these highly active casks. They provide a rich and intense maturation to the fruity new make spirit, delivering strong notes of toffee, chocolate, and red fruits, along with a beautiful, deep colour.
Cotswolds Founder's Choice is apart of the Cask Expressions Collection.
Tasting Notes
Nose - Dry hay and cut wood, with dark chocolate and dried figs, and plums in sweet syrup.
Palate - Warming cereal and toast notes, with lots of fresh red fruits and butterscotch.
Finish - Hints of spicy oak, lots of dried fruit and a lingering nutty, dry note.
Tasting Rating Guide
1: Light, good for beginners - an aperitif on a summers day, i.e. Glengoyne, Auchentoshan
2: Also good for beginners but with more depth and body - a little stronger than 1, ie. Glenmorangie, Speyburn
3: A dram for everyone, a little more complex so the palate requires a little more experience, i.e. Cragganmore, Macallan
4: A stronger spirit, a big whisky with lots of character and body, excellent after dinner, i.e. Lagavulin, Laphroaig