Filey Bay
STR Red Wine Cask
- 47.3
- 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.
For this release, the distillers have matured the Filey Bay spirit in Shaved, Toasted and Re-charred ex-Red Wine casks. A balanced and nuanced maturation, it has created the perfect environment for the light and creamy whisky. This has enabled the whisky to draw out the delicious red fruit flavours from the wood.
Official Tasting Notes
Soft and malty with flavours of biscuit, marzipan, boiled sweets and red fruits.
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.
For this release, the distillers have matured the Filey Bay spirit in Shaved, Toasted and Re-charred ex-Red Wine casks. A balanced and nuanced maturation, it has created the perfect environment for the light and creamy whisky. This has enabled the whisky to draw out the delicious red fruit flavours from the wood.
Official Tasting Notes
Soft and malty with flavours of biscuit, marzipan, boiled sweets and red fruits.
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