The Franchino

After the successful launch of ‘The Patchett’ and ‘The Alice’, we are excited to launch ‘The Franchino’ named after our Production Director, Nick Franchino. Matured in a first-fill Bourbon cask, this whisky has notes of apple, cereal and vanilla, just like an Apple Cruffin (which is a cross between a croissant and a muffin). Made with 100% locally grown barley from the Cotswolds, The Franchino was matured full-term in a single (first-fill ex-Bourbon) cask. Filled on the 14th November 2015 and bottled on-site at 51% ABV on the 12th June 2024. Don’t miss out on The Franchnio. Limited bottles available.

General release online and in our shops will be Tuesday 2nd July. 

“Still waters run deep. They say that Bourbon casks, with their lighter impact on the whisky, help show the essence of the distillery character the most at there is less to hide behind. This should be not be taken to mean they are simple whiskies. I chose this cask because it allows one to really appreciate the underlying whisky in its most naked expression. Our whisky is light, bright and fruity at hear, and while this might give the impression of simplicity there has been a lot of learning and wisdom, and a courage to challenge traditional production techniques and thinking on the part of our mentor Dr Jim Swan to help create it.”

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Cotswolds Distillery Phillip’s Field, Whichford Road Stourton Shipston-on-Stour, Warwickshire CV36 5EX