WHITE PEAK DISTILLERY LAUNCHES NEW SMALL BATCH WHISKY

The Derbyshire based White Peak Distillery, has announced the launch of a new small batch whisky.

Wire Works Whisky Small Batch (46.2% ABV) is a lightly peated single malt whisky, made from a small batch vatting of American and French oak casks.

Wire Works Whisky Small Batch

This latest bottling, which follows on from their inaugural single malt release in February this year, is said to deliver notes of sweet popcorn, butterscotch, cloves, ripe banana, orchard fruit, vanilla slice, candied ginger, cherry pie filling, icing sugar, white chocolate, bergamot, nutmeg and cinder toffee on the nose. Followed by notes of chocolate orange, brandy baskets, Victoria sponge, liquorice all-sorts, cinnamon, cashews, marshmallow, vanilla, pink grapefruit and banana on the palate.

White Peak Distillery, which was founded in 2016 by husband-and-wife team Max and Claire Vaughan, is Derbyshire’s first full-scale craft distillery.

Provenance, heritage and flavour are at the heart of the distillery ethos and whisky-making process, and its home at the dramatic, former Johnson & Nephew Wire Works, is celebrated within the whisky brand.

Commenting on the launch, Max Vaughan, Co-Founder of White Peak Distillery, said: “We were incredibly humbled by the fantastic reaction to our first release of Wire Works Whisky in February and would like to say a big thank you to our various communities of supporters. Our first bottling sold out much more quickly than we could have ever anticipated, so we’re delighted to be releasing another small batch bottling and we’re looking forward to the exciting plans we have for the rest of 2022 and beyond.”

Limited to around 4,300 bottles, Wire Works Whisky Small Batch will be available instore and online at White Peak Distillery, from June 23rd, for a RRP of £60.00.

Posted by Steve Rush

JOHNNIE WALKER BLACK LABEL LAUNCHES NEW KEEP WALKING CITY COLLECTION

Diageo, has announced the launch of a new series of six limited-edition artist designed bottles, of its Johnnie Walker Black Label blended Scotch whisky.

The bottles which form the Keep Walking City Collection, showcase the ‘Keep Walking’ spirit of six cities and have been created using an ink made from air pollution by recycling carbon emissions.

Johnnie Walker Black Label launches new Keep Walking City Collection

Six major cities known for their unique, vibrant cultures are featured as part of the first phase of this limited-edition series. Local artists have used their inimitable creative style to craft bottle designs inspired by their passion for their city.

The six artists and cities featured as part of the Limited Edition series are: Alek Morawski - celebrating the landmarks and legends of Warsaw. Okuda San Miguel - symbolising the culture and nature spilling through the streets of Madrid. Paola Delfín - showing the soul of Mexico City by uniting its ancient roots and modern spirit. Shilo Shiv Suleman - depicting a mystical Delhi where nature and civilisation co-exist. Mr Hure - depicting the unique influences that have shaped Istanbul. Gongkan - symbolising the hope and power of Bangkok’s next generation.

The designs are brought to life on the bottle using AIR-INK technology which converts industrial carbon emissions into ink. The collaboration with Graviky Labs is part of a wider initiative from Johnnie Walker to partner with changemakers who are taking bold steps towards a progressive future.

Commenting on the launch, Julie Bramham, Johnnie Walker Global Brand Director, said: “Johnnie Walker is built on a legacy of making positive, progressive choices and to bring this collection to life we asked artists to shine a light on what makes their city special and inspires people to come together to Keep Walking. We are really thrilled by the unique depictions that have come out of this brief and combined with the AIR-INK partnership it demonstrates the power of combining art and innovation, making this limited edition range a true collectible.”

Limited to 2,500 bottles per each Keep Walking City Collection bottle, this latest Johnnie Walker Black Label limited-edition collection will be available from July to September, through specialist retailers. RRP (tbc).

Posted by Steve Rush