Wire Works
Madeira Finish
- 53.6
- 70cl
- Taste: 3
- English
White Peak Distillery was founded in 2016 and is located in Ambergate, Derbyshire. The brainchild of Max and Claire Vaughan, it is Derbyshire’s first full-scale craft distillery, with a proud focus on the unique Derbyshire provenance and heritage. The building itself was an old wire works and is now part of a UNESCO world heritage site. They released their first single malt whisky in 2022. In addition to this, they...
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White Peak Distillery was founded in 2016 and is located in Ambergate, Derbyshire. The brainchild of Max and Claire Vaughan, it is Derbyshire’s first full-scale craft distillery, with a proud focus on the unique Derbyshire provenance and heritage. The building itself was an old wire works and is now part of a UNESCO world heritage site. They released their first single malt whisky in 2022. In addition to this, they produce Shining Cliff gin, a cask-aged rum, and the 1876 Single Malt Cocktail, all of which they mature, bottle, and label on site. As our closest distillery, we are proud to have been a supporter of White Peak since they were first established.
Over the past few years, the team at White Peak have carefully selected a limited number of wine casks for both full and dual maturation. They store these casks on-site at the distillery, selecting them to complement their house style, and have released three different wine cask finishes. The first launch from the Wire Works Wine Series was Amarone, with Madeira and Moscatel following.
Madeira wine, from the island of Madeira, is made from grapes like Malvasia, Tinta Negra Mole, and Sercial. After fermentation, it undergoes an aging process called ‘estufagem,’. The heat exposure and cooling mimics conditions of long sea voyages, accelerating maturation. The result is sweet, nutty fortified wine with citrus and dried fruits notes.
Limited release of 671 bottles.
Official Tasting Notes
Sweet, spicy and oily, with rich orange, apricot, dried fruits and nuts.
Nose - Wine gums, satsumas, dried apricots, strawberry jam, sultanas, butter icing, hibiscus, fruit salad sweets, candied ginger, Turkish delight.
Palate - Fresh orange peel, treacle tart, peppermint, eucalyptus, marzipan, pecan nuts, cacao nibs, nectarine, vanilla fudge.
Finish - Orange marmalade, cardamon, star anise, milk chocolate, nutmeg.
Over the past few years, the team at White Peak have carefully selected a limited number of wine casks for both full and dual maturation. They store these casks on-site at the distillery, selecting them to complement their house style, and have released three different wine cask finishes. The first launch from the Wire Works Wine Series was Amarone, with Madeira and Moscatel following.
Madeira wine, from the island of Madeira, is made from grapes like Malvasia, Tinta Negra Mole, and Sercial. After fermentation, it undergoes an aging process called ‘estufagem,’. The heat exposure and cooling mimics conditions of long sea voyages, accelerating maturation. The result is sweet, nutty fortified wine with citrus and dried fruits notes.
Limited release of 671 bottles.
Official Tasting Notes
Sweet, spicy and oily, with rich orange, apricot, dried fruits and nuts.
Nose - Wine gums, satsumas, dried apricots, strawberry jam, sultanas, butter icing, hibiscus, fruit salad sweets, candied ginger, Turkish delight.
Palate - Fresh orange peel, treacle tart, peppermint, eucalyptus, marzipan, pecan nuts, cacao nibs, nectarine, vanilla fudge.
Finish - Orange marmalade, cardamon, star anise, milk chocolate, nutmeg.
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