The Cotswolds Ex-Peated Quarter Cask brings English charm with a smoky snarl. Bottled at batch strength and matured in fiery ex peated casks, this limited edition release shows just how bold English single malt can get.

Cotswolds Ex-Peated Quarter Cask (Batch Strength) – 70cl
Brand: Cotswolds Distillery | Category: English Single Malt | ABV: 59.3% | Origin: England | Vol: 700ml

Tasting Profile
Nose: Bonfire smoke softened by orchard fruit and a hint of lemon sponge, smoky, but playful.
Palate: Intense and oily. Smoked stone fruit, peppered oak, and a flash of vanilla. It grips the tongue, then glides into sweetness.
Finish: Long, warm, and drying with embers of peat and roasted nuts echoing to the end.

Production Details
Distilled using Cotswolds' signature floor malted barley, matured in ex-peated quarter casks, smaller barrels that speed up aging and intensify flavor. Bottled unfiltered at batch strength to deliver full character without compromise.

Perfect For
Adventurous drinkers, smoky dram lovers, and fans of something off the beaten path. It’s the pour for fire pit nights or bold food pairings, think smoked ribs or grilled halloumi.

Expert Notes
This release showcases Cotswolds' growing rep for innovation. Critics praise it for “packing Islay style punch without losing its English identity.”

Customer Reviews
“Did not expect this level of depth from an English whisky. Blown away.”   Nico, Makati
“Smoky but not brutal. It’s like a campfire on a summer night.”   Lea, BGC
“I pour this when I want to flex something different and better.”   Drew, QC

Interesting Fact
Though it’s peated by barrel, not barley, this dram still delivers smoke, a unique twist on how distillers play with flavor without traditional peat drying.

Serving Suggestions
Neat for full intensity, or add a few drops of water to bring out more citrus and floral tones. Try it with dark chocolate or smoked meats, total game changer.

Distillery Background
Founded in 2014 in the heart of the Cotswolds, this young English distillery has quickly built a cult following for its quality and creativity. Using traditional methods and locally sourced barley, Cotswolds punches well above its age and this batch strength stunner proves it.