Spirit of Sedbergh – A Celebration of Sedbergh’s 500 Years
We are delighted to introduce the ‘Spirit of Sedbergh MDXXV’ range of whisky, distilled and matured in celebration of Sedbergh’s 500 years of history. This was a project ten years in the making.
Three specially selected cask Single Malt Scotch whiskies were distilled and laid down for maturation in 2015 at Annandale Distillery, chosen for this project because of their expertise and their links to Sedbergh.
The result is three exceptional malts:
Winder: This full-bodied, smoky whisky is named after Winder, the hill which has ‘stood around us unchanged since our days began’. It will linger sweetly on the palate just as the memory of Winder’s clear-cut outline remains imprinted on every Sedberghian. The Winder is a peated Single Malt distilled in 2015 and matured for 10 years in a Refill Bourbon Cask, yielding a limited number of bottles at 46% strength. It is a complex, peaty whisky of considerable power and depth, with a lingering wood smoke finish. It has been aged for 10 years in its original wood.
Calf: This peated, elegant whisky reflects Calf’s elevation above Sedbergh and delivers a truly heightened whisky experience. The Calf is a peated Single Malt distilled in 2015 and matured for 10 years in a First Fill Bourbon Cask, yielding a limited number of bottles at 46% strength. It is a well-structured whisky, whose initial peat smoke rush gives way to rich, subtly sweet flavours of soft vanillins and tropical fruits. The finish is well held with its fruity texture harmonising with an attractive earthiness, and a bonfire wood smokiness.
Cautley: This smooth whisky has a fresh, orchard sweetness which captures the mellow character of the Upper Dales in summer. It is an unpeated Single Malt distilled in 2015 and matured for 10 years in a First Fill Bourbon Cask, yielding a limited number of bottles at 46% strength. An elegant and balanced whisky, it displays a vibrant personality of orchard fruits, complimented by a sweet freshness, and a subtle lingering aftertaste.
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The Presentation Cabinets
Bottles 1,2,3, and 4 are encased in unique presentation cabinets made by the former Principal of Sedbergh School, Andrew Fleck, adding to the collectable aspect of these bottles. The Cabinets are made of American black walnut, with an English sycamore interior. These cabinets have been made with great precision and are unique and collectable items in their own right. The price for a cabinet with whisky is £1000. If you would like to purchase one of these please contact Ben Collins directly on bpc@sedberghschool.org.
