White Peak ramps up Wire Works Caduro with Cask Strength release

White Peak – Derbyshire’s award-winning distillery – is revealing a cask strength edition of one of its signature whiskies this autumn – Wire Works Caduro Cask Strength.

The latest Wire Works release – the name given to White Peak’s range of whiskies – is a limited-edition vatting of the Distillery’s lightly peated house style of single malt, matured in a combination of American first fill ex-bourbon casks and the distillery’s signature STR casks (re-conditioned wine barriques that have been shaved, toasted and re-charred). The vatted spirit has spent a further 18 months marrying, resulting in a rich and intricate harmony of Caduro’s cereal, fruit and honey flavours.

Bottled at a natural cask strength of 58.0% ABV, Caduro Cask Strength is only available in the UK direct from the Distillery and through select trade partners. For the gifting season this release marks a Wire Works first and will be available in a special re-cyclable presentation box.

The original award-winning Caduro was released in March 2023 and was the first permanent edition to the Wire Works Whisky range, named after the global cable brand that was once made onsite by Johnson & Nephew at the former Wire Works, the Distillery home since 2016.

Claire Vaughan, co-founder at White Peak, said: “It’s exciting for us to reveal a cask strength version of one of our signature whiskies. We’ve pushed our house flavour profile with this cask strength spirit, amplifying the fruit notes found in our main Caduro release to bring out more richness, complexity and depth of flavour and allowing the drinker the ability to find their own sweet spot. As with all of our Wire Works whiskies, nothing has been added during the process and there has been no chill-filtration.”

On the nose, pear drops, baked apple and banana notes, moving into more unctuous rich flavours on the palate: marmalade, treacle tart, milk chocolate and nutmeg, with a balance of grapefruit zest. And the finish delivers more sweetness with bonfire toffee, cinnamon and crème brulee, alongside a hint of smoke.

Caduro Cask Strength will be available from 1^st November via the Distillery shop and online, as well as from trade partners, RRP: £79 per 70cl.

The Distillery is open Monday – Saturday for shop visitors, with tours available every Thursday, Friday and Saturday. For availability, timings and to book, please visit: www.whitepeakdistillery.co.uk

Caduro Cask Strength tasting notes:

ABV: 58.0%

Overview: Orchard fruits, ripe banana and candied ginger on the nose. Marmalade, dried fruits, cereal and honey on the palate. Baking spices and bonfire toffee on the finish. Full mouthfeel, with a wisp of smoke.

Nose: Pear drops, baked apple, banana, orange zest, nutmeg, white chocolate, fudge, marshmallow, marzipan, popcorn, burnt sugar.

Palate: Marmalade, treacle tart, liquorice all-sorts, tobacco, milk chocolate, grapefruit zest, meringue, baklava.

Finish: Bonfire toffee, mace, citrus, cereal, allspice, cinnamon, crème brulee, and a wisp of smoke.

About White Peak Distillery:

Nestled in the heart of Derbyshire, White Peak Distillery stands as a testament to the enduring spirit of innovation and craftsmanship for which this region is renowned. The White Peak journey started with a vision and purpose, rather than any grand marketing plan. To create an authentic English single malt whisky that honours the maker traditions that put Derbyshire on the global map.  This legacy informs the Distillery’s decisions around whisky-making, its place in the community and establishing a destination to celebrate the craft of distilling.

The discovery of the former Johnson & Nephew Wire Works site was a pivotal moment for the founders. The Victorian era industrial buildings, rich with character and history, were once at the heart of a community, employing over 500 people. The Wire Works is more than just a location; it is a symbol of the region’s heritage. The process of renovating and repurposing this building wasn’t just about creating a space for whisky production; it was about breathing new life into a building with character and extending the legacy of making. This spirit of innovation, respect for the past and sense of place has resulted in a whisky with a unique character.

White Peak was founded in 2016 by local couple Max & Claire Vaughan and, although a few years have passed, in whisky terms the business is still a start-up. Over the past eight years, the team has meticulously crafted its approach, and the launch of Wire Works Whisky in early 2022 has already led to several international awards.  The recognition is not only for its fruit-forward, lightly-peated single malt but also for the whisky packaging, which honours the back story of the Wire Works. A considered, makers mindset permeates throughout the business.

White Peak has developed a true connection with the region. One example is the use of fresh brewer’s yeast from a local Peak District brewery, contributing flavour that is unique to Wire Works Whisky.  The thoughtful design and construction of the distillery itself includes equipment and engineering sourced locally in county, with every element carefully unpacked to enhance the whisky’s character.  The entire process happens on site, from mashing and fermentation, through distillation, maturation and bottling – a full life-cycle of Derbyshire provenance.  Each stage of whisky-making is designed to develop layers of flavour and creating a whisky that is a true reflection of Derbyshire’s rich heritage.

White Peak Distillery Awards:

UK Packaging Awards 2022:

Corrugated Pack of the Year

• Best Packaging of a New Product
• Glass Pack of the Year, Spirits, Perfumes and Cosmetics

The Global World Whisky Masters (Spirits Business):

• 2022 Wire Works Necessary Evil: Gold
• 2022 Wire Works Small Batch: Gold
• 2024 Wire Works Caduro: Gold
• 2024 Wire Works Bourbon Barrel: Silver

International Wine & Spirit Competition (IWSC)

• Best Contemporary Design: Wire Works Whisky (2022)
• Wire Works Caduro: Gold (2024)
• Wire Works Caduro: Silver (2023)
• Wire Works Virgin Oak: Bronze (2023)

People’s Choice Awards:

• 2022 Best Whisky: Wire Works Whisky Small Batch – World Whisky Category

World Whisky Awards:

• 2023 World Whisky Masters Wire Works Caduro Gold
• 2023 World Whisky Masters Wire Works Alter Ego Masters
• 2023 World Whisky Masters Wire Works Virgin Oak Bronze

International Spirits Challenge:

• 2023 ISC Wire Works Caduro Silver
• 2023 ISC Wire Works Virgin Oak
• 2024 ISC Wire Works Caduro: Silver
• 2024 ISC Wire Works Alter Ego: Silver

English Whisky Guild:

White Peak Distillery is one of the founding members of the English Whisky Guild, that was launched in 2022 by the English whisky industry to represent the interests of the increasing number of English whisky distilleries (currently 50+) on the world stage of whisky.

For further information visit:  English Whisky Guild