White Peak – Wire Work Virgin Oak Finish #8 (70cl, 51.7%)

This is a single malt from White Peak Distillery, a vatting of lightly peated whisky bottled at 51.7% in a 70cl bottle. It was first matured in first fill ex-bourbon barrels, then finished for several months at a lower strength in virgin American oak barrels with a range of toast and char levels. The nose is leather, caramelised brown sugar, bonfire toffee and cinnamon buns, with vanilla fudge and orchard fruit. The palate has milk chocolate, mace, sandalwood and peppercorn, alongside prune, orange marmalade and raw honey. The finish is crème brûlée, baked apple and fresh cherries, ending in smoke, mace and clove.