Filey Bay
Porter Cask #2
- 51.4
- 70cl
- Taste: 2
- English
Filey Bay Single Malt Whisky is made at the Spirit of Yorkshire Distillery, situated at Hunmanby between Scarborough and Bridlington, not far from Filey. Launched in 2016, the distillery is a collaboration between farmer and brewer, David Thompson and Tom Mellor. Having been friends for several decades, the duo shared a dream of creating a Yorkshire whisky. But one that doesn’t just replicate Scotch. With the help of renowned whisky...
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Filey Bay Single Malt Whisky is made at the Spirit of Yorkshire Distillery, situated at Hunmanby between Scarborough and Bridlington, not far from Filey. Launched in 2016, the distillery is a collaboration between farmer and brewer, David Thompson and Tom Mellor. Having been friends for several decades, the duo shared a dream of creating a Yorkshire whisky. But one that doesn’t just replicate Scotch.
With the help of renowned whisky expert Dr Jim Swan, David and Tom debuted Yorkshire's first ever single malt whisky - Filey Bay. Inspired by the bay that is in sight of the distillery, Filey Bay is an exciting addition to English whisky. A true field to glass distillery, they use barley grown at their farm and distills their spirit on both copper pot and column stills.
The second of Spirit of Yorkshire's Filey Bay Porter Cask brings together their farming, brewing and distilling expertise.
This whisky first matured for 4 years in first-fill ex-Bourbon casks, before being transferred to ex-Porter casks for almost 3 years. These casks were also originally ex-Bourbon, used to mature Filey Bay Flagship. They then held Wold Top Brewery’s Marmalade Porter, creating the barrel-aged beer 'Rip Curl'. Finally, they were used to create this single malt. Bolder, maltier, and carrying a deeper marmalade punch, it’s a complex, full-bodied dram.
Official Tasting Notes
Complex and fruity with flavours of chocolate cereal, roasted malt and dark marmalade.
With the help of renowned whisky expert Dr Jim Swan, David and Tom debuted Yorkshire's first ever single malt whisky - Filey Bay. Inspired by the bay that is in sight of the distillery, Filey Bay is an exciting addition to English whisky. A true field to glass distillery, they use barley grown at their farm and distills their spirit on both copper pot and column stills.
The second of Spirit of Yorkshire's Filey Bay Porter Cask brings together their farming, brewing and distilling expertise.
This whisky first matured for 4 years in first-fill ex-Bourbon casks, before being transferred to ex-Porter casks for almost 3 years. These casks were also originally ex-Bourbon, used to mature Filey Bay Flagship. They then held Wold Top Brewery’s Marmalade Porter, creating the barrel-aged beer 'Rip Curl'. Finally, they were used to create this single malt. Bolder, maltier, and carrying a deeper marmalade punch, it’s a complex, full-bodied dram.
Official Tasting Notes
Complex and fruity with flavours of chocolate cereal, roasted malt and dark marmalade.
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