Fielden Whisky reveals Hazybower, the second release in the
Fieldnotes Collection, celebrating the flora of the English countryside
Fielden Whisky announces the release of Hazybower, the second chapter in its acclaimed Fieldnotes whisky collection: a vibrant tribute to the wild herbs and flowers that grow naturally among the grains in England’s biodiverse fields.
Limited to just 1,000 individually numbered bottles, Hazybower continues Fielden’s Fieldnotes story that started with Hedgerow in 2024. This year’s distinctive expression captures the fresh, floral spirit of the English countryside.
Crafted from a unique blend of heritage rye, wheat and barley, the grains have been grown as diverse field mixtures, including traditional maslin (a historical method of cultivating rye and wheat together). Fermented and distilled with grain in both pot and column stills, Hazybower has been matured primarily in re-used American oak casks – previously used for Fielden’s signature rye whisky – to preserve and elevate the pure grain character. A portion was also fully matured in an old Hungarian oak Tokaji (sweet) wine cask, enhancing the whisky’s floral and citrus notes with layers of honey and spice.
A Love Letter to the Fields:
Fieldnotes is Fielden’s four-part exploration of the flavour pillars behind its signature rye whisky. Each chapter is inspired by a different element of the field ecosystem. As the second chapter, Hazybower celebrates the wildflowers, herbs and resilient plants that cohabit Fielden’s regeneratively farmed grain fields – clover, poppies, thistles, mayweed, and more.
Last year’s release – Hedgerow – revealed the complexity and diversity of an English hedgerow from blossoms, to berries and ripe rosehips, with a hazel and darker nut finish.
Fielden’s whiskymaker Chico Rosa said: “While conventional agriculture often suppresses diversity, we aim to champion it here at Fielden. These plants aren’t just beautiful – they contribute to healthy soils, resilient crops and complex, layered flavour. With Hazybower, we are bringing that diversity into your glass via the flavour and texture of this spirit. The result is a whisky that evokes hazy summer days in the English countryside – freshly cut herbs, meadow flowers and lemon tart in the evening sun. Balanced by our signature spice of rye and a mellow freshness, we hope that Hazybower is both a sensory journey and a statement of our regenerative farming values worth sipping.”
Fielden is rewriting the rules of whisky-making with a philosophy grounded in a simple truth: whisky is an agricultural product. Instead of relying on industrial farming practices – like agrichemical inputs, frequent ploughing, and monoculture crops – Fielden takes a regenerative approach working with farmers across England. They plant diverse grains, grown amongst clover – a natural fertiliser that helps the soil stay healthy. They never use chemical inputs on the land, and minimise soil disturbance. This “No Chem Regen” way of farming nurtures healthy soils, clear waters and flourishing biodiversity, and encourages crop resilience, helping to cut agriculture’s giant carbon footprint.
The result? Fields full of life. Whisky full of flavour.
This summer whisky lovers can also enjoy Fielden at Hotel Café Royal in London at the Fielden Terrace – opening from 22nd July – 1st September. Visitors can enjoy a selection of refreshing Fielden cocktails including the signature Rye Old Fashioned, Fielden Highball and the Harvest Julep (featuring the limited edition Harvest 2019 edition).
Availability:
Hazybower is available from 6th August via Fielden’s website and Berry Bros. & Rudd, while stocks last.
RRP: £102.50, ABV: 46.3%.
Hazybower Tasting Notes:
- At First: Bright citrus and blossom, with hints of custard, freshly baked scones, and green herbal notes. Touches of green banana and pineapple.
- On the Palate: Lemon tart, cream, toasted nuts, honey, and a touch of sorrel.
- The Finish: Fresh peppercorn and ginger, leading to a lingering spiced, refreshing finale.
About Fielden:
What’s whisky got to do with farming? Everything. Whisky is an agricultural product, but most grain is grown industrially, with chemicals. Not on Fielden’s farms. Fielden is bringing England’s fields back to life by planting diverse grains that thrive without chemicals – letting nature take the lead. Their farmers are kind to their land and never use chemicals. Instead, the grain grows in clover, a natural fertiliser that helps the soil stay healthy. This no chem regen way of farming nurtures healthy soils, clear waters and flourishing biodiversity in their fields, helping to cut agriculture’s giant carbon footprint. The grain grows tall and strong. The fields are wild and glorious. And the whisky is full of flavour: think warm flaky pastry, butter and caramel. Is it the grains? Is it the magic of nature?
Who knows – and honestly, does it matter? Fielden are putting the best (completely natural) ingredients into their stills, making a distinctly delicious rye whisky that’s changing farming for the better. Fielden: the English whisky that’s changing farming for the better, field by field, harvest by harvest.
Fields Full of Life. Whisky Full of Flavour.
