The Tawny Pipe is the first single cask expression from Oxford Rye Whisky, released at cask strength. Produced from one 30-year-old tawny port pipe and matured entirely at our distillery in Oxford, this is a whisky that truly reflects the people and place which have influenced it.. The liquid itself showcases the deep interaction between the sustainably-farmed heritage grains and this exceptional cask; fragrant and velvety with a combination of sweet and savoury notes.. This limited release of just 587 bottles.. TASTING NOTES. Aroma: Fruity character from refreshing grapefruit, raspberry and prunes, sweet notes of banana split, cereal, muscovado sugar and vanilla with a hint of fennel, hazelnut and cinnamon. Palate: Creamy Creme Brûlée texture with raisins, prunes and some spices. Finish: Black and pink peppercorns play with mint and mango chutney. With a deep interaction between fruits and grains, this a fragrant and treacle-y whisky with sweet and savoury vibes.. The distillery’s grain actually improves soil health in the English countryside - it is grown specifically for the distillery, making The Oxford Artisan Distillery the only distillery in the world with a license to use these strains of heritage grains, farmed exclusively for flavour and not volume of crop.
