Filey Bay hails from the Spirit of Yorkshire Distillery, and the coastal whisky combines both pot and column still whiskies aged in a combination of bourbon and sherry casks.
Whilst the overall style remains light and fruity, with familiar notes of vanilla and citrus, the extra maturation time gives Filey Bay Second Release a more rounded flavour with added depth.
Name because they changed their distillation cut points for a few month resulting in a more juicy, fruity liquid with notes of biscuits and dessert. A tiny bit more peat is coming through as well.
Aged in 60% bourbon cask with STR
A savoury stout finish single malt whisky, with hazelnuts, light roast coffee and roasted malt on the nose, with cacao nibs, dates and bitter marmalade on the palate, and a malty smoke finish.
Limited release size 2,553 bottles
Casks: originally first fill ex-bourbon, and then finished in imperial stout / PX casks
Release date 4th August
Grown, brewed and distilled by us. This release explores the possibilities of our unique position as farmers, brewers and distillers. Alongside Wold Top Brewery, our sister company, we’ve finished our light and fruity single malt in ex-IPA casks, creating something completely unusual, distinctive and absolutely delicious.
Tasting notes: Light, fruity and biscuity with notes of green apple, pear drops, lemon cake and hops.
Filey Bay Moscatel Finish is our first ever sherry-finished release. Distilled in 2016, this Single Malt was first matured in 200L bourbon casks (for around three years) before being 'finished' in 250L Hogshead barrels that had held Moscatel for ten years. By using bourbon casks first and a distillate that combines both pot and column styles, we've created a light whisky in our house-style, which has then slightly softened and taken on more wood spice and layers of fruit from the Moscatel barrels.
Totally different to anything we’re released before, this ‘field to bottle’ single malt is light and floral, with layers of summer berries and vanilla ice cream. There’s a sweet and oaky spiciness that hints at a fantastic glass of Spanish red wine. Distilled in 2016, Filey Bay STR Finish first spent years maturing in bourbon casks before transferring to be ‘finished’ in STR red wine barriques from sunny Rioja in Spain. STR refers to Shaving, Toasting and Re-charring the casks, resulting in a cask that delivers a really beautiful and balanced maturation.
Nose: Vibrant, fresh cut grass softened by creamy vanilla and orchard fruits. Fresh flowers and a promise of sweetness.
Palate: Creamy malt and sweet, dried fruit. A touch of oak alongside subtle toasted baking spices.
Finish: Sustained, mellow warmth, ripe fruits and honey with a hint of smoke. Baked apricots and butterscotch.
