Cotswolds Founder's Choice – Small Batch Release (2019)

The Cotswolds Founder's Choice is a powerful and distinctive single malt, selected as one of the core bottlings from the young but highly regarded Cotswolds Distillery . This Small Batch Release was bottled in 2019 and matured in STR American oak red wine casks (shaved, toasted, and re-charred), a cask treatment that adds depth, fruit, and structure.

The nose opens with rich aromas of red fruit, vanilla, honey, and a light spice. The palate is full and intense: stewed fruit, caramel, spicy oak, and a distinct wine influence, perfectly complemented by the high alcohol content of 60.5% . The finish is long, warm, and layered, with lingering notes of wood and fruit.

This bottling perfectly captures what Cotswolds stands for: a modern English single malt with character , without chill-filtration or excessive embellishment. Ideal for lovers of powerful styles and cask-aged whiskies.

Specifications

• Distillery: Cotswolds Distillery (UK)

• Type: Single Malt

• Series: Founder's Choice – Small Batch Release

• Batch: 04/2019

• Barrel: STR American oak red wine casks

• Alcohol: 60.5%

• Content: 700 ml

• Circulation: approx. 2,500 bottles