Batch 1600 is a bold, limited-edition release from the Cotswolds Distillery, matured in ex-peated Islay quarter casks and bottled at cask strength. This English single malt delivers a beautiful balance of creamy malt, gentle peat smoke, and rich oak character. Non-chill filtered and naturally colored, it's crafted with 100% locally grown, floor-malted barley.

Tasting Notes

• Aroma: Vanilla cream, soft peat smoke, and orchard fruits

• Palate: Honeyed malt, toasted oak, caramel, warm spice, and subtle smoke

• Finish: Long, warming, and rich with lingering peat, white pepper, and buttery biscuit notes

Product Details

• Volume: 700ml

• ABV: ~59.6% (Cask Strength)

• Cask Type: Ex-peated Islay quarter casks

• Grain: 100% Cotswolds barley, floor-malted

• Filtration: Non-chill filtered

• Color: Natural

• Batch: 1600 (Limited release)

Why You’ll Love It

• Peated style with elegance and balance—not overpowering

• Bottled at full cask strength for maximum flavor and complexity

• Crafted from local ingredients with traditional methods in England

A smoky, full-bodied single malt that showcases the evolving world of English whisky—perfect for peat lovers and collectors alike.