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White Peak Distillery, Wire Works, Necessary Evil, 2023 Release, Single Malt Whisky, England (51.3%)

  • World Whisky
Product: 10008244624
White Peak Distillery, Wire Works, Necessary Evil, 2023 Release, Single Malt Whisky, England (51.3%)

Description

This spirit is first aged in ex-Bourbon casks and then finished in barrels near Thornbridge Brewery, where it is used to make Necessary Evil, a delicious and award-winning imperial stout. To make this even more complex, for this 2023 release, the ex-Thornbridge barrels an even earlier life, being used to mature richly sweet Pedro Ximenez Sherry. The result is oodles of dark and dried fruit here, bitter chocolate, and toffee notes with lovely, sweet, malty touches that balance things beautifully. 

Rob Whitehead, Spirits Buyer, Berry Bros. & Rudd

Product Type World Whisky
Main Ingredients Barley
Region DNU Whiskies - Others
Producer White Peak Distillery

About this spirit

White Peak Distillery

Nestled in the verdant Derbyshire hills, Claire and Max Vaughan produce Gin and Single Malt Whisky in the inspiringly industrial setting of a former Victorian Wire factory. Alongside their talented team, they use the very best of traditional whisky production, whilst exploring the range of exciting cask types and malting techniques that are available in the modern era. One interesting diversion from the paradigm is their use of live brewer’s yeast from nearby Thornbridge Brewery, to which they attribute some of the rich, fruity flavours inherent in their new make spirit.
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Barley

Barley is a key ingredient in the production of some of the world's most renowned spirits, particularly whiskey and Scotch whisky. Malted barley is used as the primary grain in many single malt and blended Scotch whiskies, where it contributes a distinct malty, nutty, and sometimes smoky flavour profile. In addition to Scotch, barley is also a staple in the production of Irish whiskey, where it often lends a smoother, creamier taste. The versatility of barley as a grain makes it a favorite for creating complex and deeply nuanced spirits cherished by enthusiasts worldwide.

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