{"product_id":"cotswold-distillery-founders-choice-single-malt-whisky-70cl-m202675810","title":"Cotswold Distillery Founders Choice Single Malt Whisky 70cl","description":"\u003cp\u003eVegetarian.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA cask-strength single malt matured in shaved, toasted and recharred American oak red wine casks. This cask-strength release from the Cotswolds distillery comes from the favourite casks of founder, Daniel Szor. These uniquely active casks give a rich and intense maturation to the distillery's fruity spirit, offering toffee, oak and red fruits, and a beautiful, deep colour.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOur barley is malted for us by hand in Britain's oldest floor maltings, just south of us in Warminster (Wilts). We then mill it ourselves at our Cotswolds distillery.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe barrels were designed by our good friend, Dr Jim Swan, to whose memory we dedicate this special bottling. We hope you enjoy the exceptional depth of flavour in this very approachable English single malt whisky.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCask strength: Between 59.1% ABV and 60.5% ABV\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBest served on its own, or on the rocks.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePlease drink responsibly: The UK Chief Medical Officers recommend adults do not regularly drink more than 14 units per week.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMatured exclusively in STR casks - Shaved, toasted and re-charred American oak ex-red wine barriques, designed by Jim Swan.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePart of the Cask Expression Collection - a series highlighting how different casks bring out unique flavour nuances from our distillery.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOur founder's favourite - named after Dan Szor, our founder, who treasures the combination of our elegant, fruity Cotswolds spirit in STR casks.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWorld Whiskies Awards Category Winner, World Spirits Competition Double Gold, Non-Chill Filtered.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCarefully Sourced Ingredients: Malt: 100% locally grown, traditionally floor-malted barley from the Cotswolds. Yeast: Two complementary varieties - Anchor and Fermentis - ensure good yields and excellent fruity flavours. Water: Village water supply - filtered, softened and demineralised before use. Wood: STR (Shaved, Toasted and Re-charred) American oak ex-red wine casks, designed by the late Dr Jim Swan.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCountry of origin: England. Package type: Box.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTasting notes: Expect toffee, chocolate and red fruit with each sip. Long and fruity finish with chocolate, cherries, fig and clove.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBest enjoyed on its own, or over ice, but we don't believe in rules when it comes to drinking whisky - sip this neat, over ice, in a cocktail - however you like!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"M\u0026S","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47807931351278,"sku":"STO-ITEM-2026-75810","price":120.51,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0522\/0125\/9183\/files\/640x640_5f9773fc-d0ed-44ea-970c-6285f75c27e7.jpg?v=1777973404","url":"https:\/\/mcgrocer.com\/products\/cotswold-distillery-founders-choice-single-malt-whisky-70cl-m202675810","provider":"McGrocer","version":"1.0","type":"link"}