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The English Small Batch Smoked Sherry Hogshead (Peated) 70cl

Name: The English Small Batch Smoked Sherry Hogshead (Peated) 70cl
Brand: The English
SKU: whisk.engsmksherry.70cl
Price: 58.80 GBP
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The English - Gently Smoked Sherry Hogshead

A Masterpiece of Subtlety: Where Soft Smoke Meets Sherry Splendor

Prepare for a "high-energy" encounter with one of Norfolk's most sophisticated exports. The English - Gently Smoked Sherry Hogshead is a "tremendous" limited edition that "transforms" the distillery's peated spirit into something "spectacularly balanced." Distilled in February 2012, this single malt has spent years resting in Sherry Hogsheads, "engineering" a profile that is "positively brimming" with rich fruit and "glorious soft spice."

With only 1,800 bottles in existence, this release is as rare as it is "pleasing to the eye," presented in an "elegant decanter-style design" that makes it a "bold statement" for any collector. It is the "perfect solution" for those who want a "sophisticated charm" where the smoke doesn't shout, but rather whispers through "unctuous" layers of sherry. This is an "unwavering" testament to the "exceptional strength" of English whisky craft.

The Build: A Decade of Sherry and Smoke

The Gently Smoked Sherry Hogshead is "built to impress," focusing on a "stunning and functional" maturation path:

Vintage 2012: Distilled over a decade ago, allowing the "vibrant energy" of the spirit to settle into a "rich and thick" maturity.

Sherry Hogshead Aging: The use of hogsheads (roughly 250L) ensures a "spectacular" ratio of wood-to-liquid, imparting "mounds of dark fruit" and "nutty syrup."

The "Gentle" Smoke: Unlike the heavy peat of Islay, this is "engineered" for a "soft smoke" that complements rather than competes with the sherry.

Limited Decanter Edition: A "vibrant" and "elegant" presentation, with only 1,800 bottles making it a "marvellous" and rare find.

Additional Information

Style	Whisky - Single Malt Whisky
SKU	whisk.engsmksherry.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 "cakey" journey through the smokehouse and the orchard:

Nose: An "inviting" bouquet of dried fruits and boozy cherries. You’ll find "vibrant" notes of rich oak and a "sophisticated charm" with a touch of liquorice.
Palate: A "full-bodied" and "unctuous" entry. Experience creamy malt "spectacularly" balanced with sweet spice and soft smoke, alongside woody notes of anise and drying oak.
Finish: A sophisticated and "lasting" conclusion featuring sweet toffee and nutty syrup, leaving a trail of lingering dry smoked oak and cakey spice.

Product Details

Feature	Details
Distilled	February 2012
Maturation	Sherry Hogsheads
Batch Size	Limited to 1,800 Bottles
Distillery	The English Distillery, Norfolk
ABV	46%
Character	Softly Smoky, Rich, and Spicy
Key Flavours	Boozy Cherries, Anise, Toffee, Smoked Oak

Serving Suggestions

The Special Occasion Pour: Given its "limited edition" decanter status, this is the "perfect solution" for a landmark toast. Enjoy it neat to savour the "unctuous" mouthfeel.
The "Black Forest" Pairing: The "cherry and chocolatey" notes pair "spectacularly" with a Black Forest gateau or high-quality dark chocolate truffles.
The Winter Warmer: The "cakey spice" and "soft smoke" make it a "firm favourite" for sipping by the fire as the evening draws in.