Cotswolds Distillery, producers of the world's best-selling English single malt whisky, is launching an exclusive limited release of 1,200 bottles in The Harvest Series celebrating the Cotswolds countryside.
Round Hill Harvest Expression
Cotswolds Round Hill Harvest Single Malt Whisky is the fifth expression in the Cotswolds Distillery’s Harvest series, marrying ex-maple syrup casks with Spanish oak Oloroso hogsheads, balanced by a subtle hint of peat. It has a luxuriously rich and full-bodiness to it, with various layers of sweetness, light notes of orchard fruit and a touch of smoke with a long, lingering finish. The ever so soft peat gives it a really nice finish in the mouth, giving a curiousness to see if you can find more peat.
Tasting Notes
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Nose: Malt loaf, sweet maple aromas and caramelised white chocolate
Palate and finish: Malt loaf and salted caramel lead the way, with sweetherbal notes and candied pecans lingering on the finish
ABV: 55% | RRP: £110 for a 70cl bottle
Available to buy exclusively online from the Cotswolds Distillery website, the distillery shop and its two satellite stores in Broadway and Bourton-on-the-Water.
Artwork that reflects the Cotswolds at Harvest Expression
The yearly limited-edition series sees the Cotswolds Distillery collaborating with local artists to create memorable gift tubes decorated with paintings of the Cotswolds countryside. This fifth expression, decorated with a painting by Cotswolds artist Jeffrey Pratt, depicts Round Hill, near Traitor’s Ford, which inspired founder Dan Szor to establish Cotswolds Distillery after he saw fields of golden barley growing near his house.
Its bold, distinctive character reflects the atmosphere and artistry of Jeffrey’s Cotswolds landscape painting which inspired Cotswolds Distillery whisky maker Alice Pearson to choose and marry together these distinctive casks.
Jeffrey says, “Having lived in Swerford for over 35 years my love for this less developed area of the Cotswolds has continued to grow. The fields are small, undulating and intimate, compared to the vast wolds beyond Stow. Autumn is my favourite time of the year to paint because green gives way to gold and blue."
Cotswolds Distillery Focused on building Modern English Whisky
Founded in 2014 by Daniel Szor, the Cotswolds Distillery was among the early producers of the modern English whisky revival and has since gained international recognition through industry awards and specialist retail distribution. Daniel combined his love of whisky and the Cotswolds to create the first-ever full-scale distillery in the region, with a focus on single malt whisky and premium small-batch gin made with local ingredients.
Located in Stourton, near Shipston-on-Stour, the distillery has become a premier Cotswolds attraction, offering tours and tastings. The distillery has a strong commitment to sustainability and in 2024 unveiled its new bio-diverse Wetlands Ecological Treatment System on its distillery site. This new system naturally processes the wastewater from the distillery’s whisky making. As well as creating a bio-diverse habitat and a haven for local wildlife, it cuts water by tens of thousands of litres per week, reducing the amount of commercial tanker traffic on the local roads.
