Distillery unleashes ‘evil’ spirit

White Peak Distillery has announced the release of its latest limited-edition whisky, which has been made thanks to a partnership with a local brewery.

The award-winning independent Derbyshire distillery has released its third iteration of a distillery favourite limited-edition: Wire Works Necessary Evil Finish.

It has been created thanks to a collaboration with neighbouring Thornbridge Brewery, as the whisky is finished in casks that previously held Thornbridge’s celebrated imperial stout, Necessary Evil.

Max Vaughan, co-founder of White Peak, said: “We’ve had a strong relationship with Thornbridge since we began.

“We use their spent brewer’s yeast in all our fermentations – collecting it weekly has become part of our distilling routine.

“Necessary Evil Finish brings the story full circle: whisky that starts life with Thornbridge yeast and finishes its journey in their stout casks. It’s a reflection of our shared heritage and commitment to quality.”