‘Renascence – The Revival Launch’ heralds the return of London’s pioneering single malt whisky producer
The London Distillery Firm (TLDC) commences a daring new chapter with the upcoming launch of ‘Renascence – The Revival Launch’ – the primary new whisky from the trailblazing London craft distillery since its rebirth earlier this 12 months.
Renascence (which means the revival of one thing that has been dormant) has been created from the remaining TLDC casks which had been produced by the distillery when it operated between 2011 and 2020. Crafted utilizing Plumage Archer, a heritage number of barley utilised in whisky manufacturing within the early twentieth century, this new London single malt stays solely trustworthy to the unique spirit model produced by the corporate earlier than its premature closure.
It has been matured in a mix of refill barrels and 1st fill sherry casks, providing a particular, however balanced character that celebrates the distillery’s pioneering legacy, while showcasing its daring new future.
The revival launch of 410 bottles at 58% ABV might be obtainable completely from Berry Bros. & Rudd from the sixth June with an RRP of £89.00.
The London Distillery Firm was established in 2011, creating the primary new whisky distillery within the capital since Lea Valley Distillery closed in 1903. Based and impressed by the town’s misplaced distilling heritage, this iteration of the Firm operated from a small, however formidable web site in Battersea. It rapidly gained recognition for its modern method – combining conventional manufacturing strategies with a contemporary, up to date imaginative and prescient.
The corporate coming into administration in 2020 and was acquired by Gleann Mòr Spirits in 2023, who introduced in Matt McKay as Managing Director & Whisky Maker to guide the revitalisation of the London Distillery Firm in January 2025.
Talking of the discharge of Renascence, Matt mentioned: “The London Distillery Firm was forward of its time – championing heritage, small-batch manufacturing lengthy earlier than the broader market was able to embrace these values. At this time, that imaginative and prescient aligns completely with the evolving tastes of contemporary drinkers. Renascence represents not only a new bottling from the corporate, however a rekindling of the distillery’s authentic, artistic imaginative and prescient. It’s a privilege to hold that legacy ahead and to form the following chapter of TLDC – whereas we at present function as a distillery with out partitions, our ambition is evident: to return to our roots in distilling and reestablish ourselves as a artistic drive in English whisky.”
Rob Whitehead, Spirits Purchaser for Berry Bros. & Rudd added “Since listening to that there have been nonetheless scrumptious casks of single malt London whisky from The London Distillery Firm sleeping peacefully beneath the stewardship of Matt McKay and the crew at Gleann Mòr Spirits I used to be eager to work collectively to share them with our household, mates and clients. As Spirits Purchaser for Berry Bros. & Rudd, it’s a real honour to work because the trusted bridge between those that make the perfect drinks and people who drink them. What could possibly be extra becoming than London’s oldest spirit and wine service provider exploring London’s oldest shares of whisky?”
Renascence – The Revival Launch
Refill barrels and 1st fill sherry casks
410 bottles
58% vol
£89.00
Releasing on the sixth June, unique to Berry Bros & Rudd.
Nostril: Hedgerow berries and orange oils be a part of a deep maltiness from fruitcake and spiced molasses, while fantastic pastries supply further delectable sweetness.
Palate: Stewed purple and black berries give option to earthiness and toasted oak, while darkish chocolate and cashew nuts play alongside tingly cask char and expressive roasted barley. The event reveals pleasant floral notes of rosehips and Turkish delight.
End: A lingering end of warming cinnamon and peppery cask char.
About The London Distillery Firm
The London Distillery Firm was established in 2011 as London’s first new whisky distillery for over a century. Trailblazing the revival of the capital’s distilling heritage, the corporate crafts distinctive spirits that mirror each custom and modernity.
Dedicated to utilizing solely the best elements and time-honoured strategies, each bottle produced by The London Distillery Firm expresses a dedication to craftmanship, mixing experience and a relentless pursuit of character and flavour.
About Berry Bros. & Rudd
Based in 1698, Berry Bros. & Rudd is Britain’s oldest wine and spirits service provider. Household-owned and run, the corporate nonetheless trades from No.3 St James’s Road, although with workplaces in Hong Kong, Singapore and Tokyo too.
With a Royal Warrant from King Charles III, and longstanding relationships with producers, Berry Bros. & Rudd helps collectors of fantastic wines and spirits construct, handle and revel in their cellars.
