Distillery toasts 10th anniversary with limited edition whisky release

White Peak Distillery is marking a decade in business with the release of a new limited-edition whisky.

Founded in 2016 and based at the former Johnson & Nephew Wire Works in Ambergate, over the past 10 years the award-winning distillery has built its reputation on a commitment to provenance, heritage and flavour.

To celebrate the landmark, the business has launched Wire Works Caduro X: a limited-edition single malt English whisky, which is says reflects a decade of Derbyshire craftsmanship and dedication to flavour.

Inspired by Caduro from the Wire Works Provenance Core range, Caduro X is a vatting of first-fill ex-bourbon barrels and signature STR (shaved, toasted and re-charred) ex-red wine casks.

To further deepen its complexity, the whisky has been proofed down to a bottling strength of 46.8% ABV using “special waters” – a technique involving the maturation of low-strength spirit in oak casks to extract additional water-soluble flavours and textures.

Only 1,000 bottles of Caduro X have been produced and are now available to buy.

Claire Vaughan, co-founder of White Peak, said: “Over the past 10 years, we’ve taken a hands-on approach to learn more about how whisky develops its character – exploring every step from mashing and fermentation through distillation, maturation and vatting.

“Caduro X marks a milestone, but moreover is the evolution of these ideas.

“We are a small team of whisky enthusiasts, constantly exploring, testing and refining in pursuit of flavour.

“This mindset is at the heart of The Wire Works – a place with a history of over 150 years history of making, where innovation and craft go hand in hand.

“What’s made the journey truly special, though, is the community around us.

“From the very beginning, we’ve been supported by an incredible group of people who’ve believed in what we’re building.

“We hope the next 10 years continue in that same spirit – bringing people together, sharing what we make and always striving to do it better.”

Wire Works Caduro X Single Malt English Whisky is now available at the distillery, online and from selected retail partners.