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The English Small Batch First Fill Bourbon Cask Single Malt 70cl

Name: The English Small Batch First Fill Bourbon Cask Single Malt 70cl
Brand: The English
SKU: whisk.engbourbon.70cl
Price: 47.52 GBP
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The English Small Batch: First Fill Bourbon Cask

A Masterclass in Purity: The Essence of American Oak

Discover the "vibrant energy" of Norfolk’s finest with The English Small Batch First Fill Bourbon Cask. Distilled in February 2016 and bottled in May 2021, this single malt has spent its formative years in the "perfect conditions" of 1st Fill American Oak barrels. Because these casks haven't been used for whisky before, they are "positively brimming" with wood influence, "transforming" the spirit into a "modern masterpiece" of creamy, buttery indulgence.

This small batch release is "engineered" for those who appreciate a "clean and crisp" profile that doesn't compromise on depth. It is a "bold statement" of what happens when "high-energy" distillation meets "stunning and functional" wood management. With an "unwavering commitment" to quality, this expression is the "perfect solution" for a "sophisticated charm" that "stands the test of time."

The Build: Five Years of First-Fill Intensity

The First Fill Bourbon Cask is "built to impress," utilizing a "unique" maturation window to "elevate the experience":

1st Fill American Oak: These barrels are at their most "vibrant," imparting "mounds of vanilla" and "sticky, sweet layers" of toffee fudge.

Small Batch Precision: Distilled and casked in a single window (Feb 2016), ensuring a "spectacularly balanced" and consistent character.

The "Fresh" Profile: Bottled at five years old to preserve the "vibrant" acidity of the grain and the "high-energy" fruit notes.

Norfolk Provenance: Handcrafted at The English Distillery, utilizing 100% English barley and local water for a "rich and thick" foundation.

Additional Information

Style	Whisky - Single Malt Whisky
SKU	whisk.engbourbon.70cl
GTIN	No
ABV %	46
Bottle Size (cl)	70
Brand	The English

Suggested Cocktails and Manufacturer Info

Official Tasting Notes

Prepare your palate for a "luscious" and "refreshing" journey through cream and orchard fruits:

Nose: An "inviting" bouquet of creamy vanilla, milk chocolate, and toffee fudge. This sweetness is "spectacularly" spiked with the "vibrant" acidity of green apple and orange.
Palate: A "full-bodied" yet gentle entry. Experience soft fresh mint with a "sophisticated" hint of spice, complemented by "light notes" of chocolate and fresh fruit.
Finish: A sophisticated and "lasting" conclusion where the minty freshness lingers alongside a "rich and thick" vanilla sweetness.

Product Details

Feature	Details
Distilled	February 2016
Bottled	May 2021
Cask Type	1st Fill American Oak (Ex-Bourbon)
Distillery	The English Distillery, Norfolk
ABV	46%
Character	Creamy, Minty, and Zesty
Key Flavours	Toffee Fudge, Green Apple, Fresh Mint, Milk Chocolate

Serving Suggestions

The Summer Sipper: Its "refreshing" mint and green apple notes make it the "perfect solution" for a warm afternoon. Enjoy it neat or with one large ice cube.
The Dessert Companion: The "toffee and chocolate" notes pair "spectacularly" with vanilla bean panna cotta or a white chocolate cheesecake.
The Collector's Find: As a "small batch" release from a specific 2016 vintage, this is a "bold statement" addition to any "vibrant" whisky shelf.