Key Facts About This Whisky

Range: Mythical Beasts

Distillery: East London Liquor Company

Region: England

Cask Type: NEOC Red Wine Barrique

Cask Ref: 455

Alcohol by Volume: 59.5%

Bottled: Natural colour and without chill filtration

Bottle Size: 700ml

East London Liquor Cask 455 Tasting Notes

Without water

Appearance: A warm copper appearance, with orange depths.

Nose: The immediate minerally saline scent introduces a comforting sweetness reminiscent of freshly baked croissants, custard and a gentle toasted nuttiness. There is a note of bitter almond rounding off the nose.

Palate: A bold burst of sharp sweetness leads to flavours of freshly baked bread with distinct almond paste accents.

Finish: The finish retains the sweetness of the palate but adds a touch of pink peppercorn.

With water

Appearance: A warm copper appearance.

Nose: Sweet patisserie notes rise with the addition of water suggesting crème anglaise and pastel de nata.

Palate: The sweetness becomes more rounded with fudge balanced by toasted oats.

Finish: A pleasant finish balancing the confectionary sweetness with warm porridge and brown sugar.

Tasting notes by Lisa McWilliam, Spirits Writer, Great Taste Spirit Judge and Drinks Consultant.

About The Stratford Lyon

When John de Stratford surveyed his lands 600 years ago and came across a huge pair of antlers in the ground, he could never have imagined what he was about to uncover.

Hidden beneath the earth for centuries, until dragged into the light in medieval times, was this King of beasts, a giant lion, blood-red in hue, with a crown of mighty antlers on its brow.

A battle of wits ensured, but de Stratford calmed the beast, which remained loyal to its adopted kin ever thereafter, appearing in the shadows to share joy in festive times and comfort in times of sorrow.

Unexpected, surprising, unpredictable.

Savour the fire of this powerful English beast, tamed just enough to make it good company.