Cotswolds 2014 – Odyssey Barley (2017)

Cotswolds 2014 – Odyssey Barley

English Single Malt Whisky
70 cl · 46% vol.

This Cotswolds 2014 – Odyssey Barley is an early bottling from the Cotswolds Distillery and perfectly demonstrates what this young English distillery stands for: quality of raw material, precision in distillation and active cask maturation .

Distilled in 2014 and bottled in 2017 after three years of maturation in first-fill casks , this is a young whisky that comes across as surprisingly mature. The focus is clearly on Odyssey barley , a heritage grain that provides a full malt base and a creamy texture.

This is not an old whisky, but a conscious, modern expression in which craftsmanship is more important than age.

Flavor profile

Nose: malty and fresh, with vanilla, honey and light citrus
Taste: creamy and full, with grain, toffee, soft spices and fresh wood
Finish: medium long, warm and slightly spicy with lingering malt notes

Details

• Distillery: Cotswolds Distillery

• Country: England

• Type: Single Malt Whisky

• Vintage: 2014

• Bottled: 2017

• Age: 3 years

• Grain: Odyssey barley

• Maturation: first fill barrels

• Alcohol: 46% vol.

• Content: 70 cl

• Circulation: approx. 6,800 bottles

For whom?

• Whisky fans who want to discover newer distilleries

• Drinkers who enjoy malt-driven, un-matured whiskies

• Ideal for those interested in grain, terroir and production