Earlier this week we had some fun making a whisky 5 a side for Scotland that is capable to win the Euros, But with a growing English whisky industry and that fierce rivalry, we thought we have to also make England a team from our selection of English whiskys. Again this all done in the name of fun, but we do wonder who may win because we are of the belief it may be closer than some expect.
Goalkeeper - Wireworks First Release £200.00
This White Peak Wire Works First Release is from the new distillery in Derbyshire. It is a lightly peated Single Malt English Whisky.
Based in the village of Ambergate, White Peak Distillery was founded in 2016.
Matured in Oak STR and Borubon Casks
Bottle Number of 3018/5016
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Defender - Filey Bay STR #4 £65.00
The fourth batch release of Filey Bay with a STR finish. Matured in shaved, toasted and re-charred red wine casks, combined with house style whisky. Thus creating an exciting new finish of STR.
Tasting Notes:.
Light, floral and fruity. With notes of summer berries and vanilla ice cream, there's a sweet and oakey spiciness that hints at a fantastic glass of Spanish red wine.
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Defender - English Chapter 9 Peated £149.00
A discontinued English Whisky Chapter 9 Cask Strength Single Malt Whisky. Distilled from just 4 casks in 2009. Limited Edition No. 92 0f only 96
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Midfield - Cheshire First Release £130.00
Weetwood have many years experience in using malted barley in brewing their ales. Now they are releasing their first, and Cheshire's first, single malt whisky - The Cheshire.
A creamy new make spirit is distilled from English malted barley in small batches, which has then been laid down for at least three years. Using smaller STR American oak quarter casks, provides more flavour uptake than standard cask sizes, in shorter time frames.
This First Release is finished off in European oak to add depth of flavour.
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Striker - Lakes Bal Masque £125.00
A Cask Strength Limited release of only 5388. A complex and aromatic whisky, The Lakes Whiskymaker's Editions Bal Masque reflects mystery and seduction in its depths.
Forbidden orchard fruits abound and entwine on the tongue with sweet sensory spices, raisins, vanilla and nutmeg.
With subtle background notes of toasted almonds and incense.
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