Cotswolds Distillery, producers of the world’s best-selling English single malt whisky, today launches an exclusive limited release of 1,200 bottles in its Hearts & Crafts Series.
Cotswolds Hearts & Crafts Madeira Cask Single Malt Whisky is the seventh expression in the Cotswolds Distillery’s Hearts & Crafts collection. This yearly limited-edition series celebrates the Arts and Crafts movement which flourished in the Cotswolds in the late 19th century and stood for the importance of traditional craftsmanship – the same values upon which the rural distillery was built.
For this latest release, Cotswolds Distillery Single Malt Whisky has been matured in hand-selected American Oak Madeira casks and is non-chill filtered, delivering a rich, full-bodied flavour profile with notes of sweet fruits and toasted spices. The liquid has a striking garnet rose tint, hinting at the rich fruit-forward wood that shaped it.
This seventh expression in the series is limited to just 1,200 bottles and each arrives in a presentation tube adorned with a striking floral design intertwined with birds and summer fruits, set on a deep claret background. This design is inspired by the artwork of William Morris, a prolific and innovative designer who was one of the leaders of the Arts and Crafts Movement and spent much of his time in the summer in his Cotswolds home, Kelmscott Manor.
Tasting Notes:
Nose: Cherries, toffee, frangipane
Palate: Freshly baked Bakewell Tarts and the bright tang of dried strawberries and sweet spices
Finish: A long, elegant finish, structured by soft American oak tannins, dried-fruit sweetness and a rich, thick mouth feel.
ABV: 54% | RRP: £100 for a 70cl bottle
Available to buy exclusively online from the Cotswolds Distillery website, the distillery shop and its two satellite stores in Broadway and Bourton-on-the-Water from 11th June 2026.
