Dartmoor Whisky Distillery

Indulge in the rich flavours of Dartmoor Whisky Distillery's exquisite Ex-Oloroso Sherry cask single malt whisky, crafted with passion and expertise. 🥃🌿

A sip of this golden elixir transports you to a world of warmth and sophistication. 🌅🥃

Cheers to fine craftsmanship and unforgettable moments. 🥃✨

Enjoy the taste of Summer with the Dartmoor Smash! ✨🍹
Recipe:
- 40ml Dartmoor Whisky
- 25ml lemon juice
- 25ml of simple syrup
- 2-3 dashes of
- 4 mint leaves (in shaker)

Don't forget to tag us in your cocktail creations and show us what you've made with our collection of whisky and gin 🌟

Produced in small batches with only the finest local ingredients, our Dartmoor Gin is a true labour of love 🌿

Boasting fifteen botanicals evocative of Devon in the summertime, this juniper-forward London Dry Gin has its feet firmly planted in the rugged Dartmoor National Park.

Discover hints of lemon peel, sandalwood, and the subtle spiciness of orris root in a floral gin that is as unique as the landscape it is inspired by. This gin also features a touch of Dartmoor Spirit produced from the master whisky still and is cut with pure Dartmoor spring water.

Discover the artistry behind Dartmoor Whisky Distillery's Whisky. 🌾🥃

Step into the world of fine craftsmanship at our tasting experience!

We handcraft each batch with passion and precision. From selecting the finest malted barley to the artful fermentation and distillation, our whisky takes shape, embodying the soul of Dartmoor. 🌿✨

At our tasting experience you will explore the captivating flavours and aromas as you sample a range of our finest whiskies, guiding you towards your perfect match. 🥃

Learn how single malt whisky is made, from barley field to nosing glass, and enjoy a tasting flight of our 3 core whisky expressions and gin.

Each experience is £20pp with a free drink included and £5 off any bottle that you buy on the day! And don't worry - if you're not sure when you can join us, you can always purchase a digital voucher and book at a later date!

Tap on the link in our bio to book now! 🔗

Own a Cask of Dartmoor Whisky!🥃🧊

Did you know that you can now have your very own cask of Dartmoor whisky? It's time to raise a glass and become the proud owner of this unique and flavourful spirit. - all three core expressions are available. ✨

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One of our most popular whisky expressions and awarded a gold star in the Great Taste Awards 2022, our Ex-Bordeaux single-malt offers a fruity twist with every sip 🥃

With soft fruit and blackcurrant on the nose and distinct wine gum flavours followed by hints of coconut and chocolate on the palate, it is easy to see why this whisky is so well-loved! ✨

A dram of our Ex-Bordeaux finishes beautifully with a sweet and floral complexity, enticing you for another sip.🥃

To learn more about our expressions, head to our website ✨

What is special about our whisky is that at the barrelling and bottle stages, we never mix different casks together, so each distillation you try from our distillery will be unique and could be slightly different from the next. 🥃

Our spirit develops its colour and flavour from the different barrel types we source and the sweet spirit from our ex-Cognac still. We never add any flavourings or colourings, and we do not chill filter either. We think the pure expression of the cask on the spirit is the most beautiful thing about whisky and we want to celebrate that.

In 2022, all three of our whisky expressions were awarded in the Great Taste Awards.⭐

Enjoy the taste of summer with this dreamy cocktail! ✨🍹
Recipe:
- 40ml Dartmoor Whisky
- 25ml lemon juice
- 25ml of simple syrup
- 2-3 dashes of
- 4 mint leaves (in shaker)
Don't forget to tag us in your cocktail creations and show us what you've made with our collection of whisky and gin 🌟

Take Devon home with you and cherish all the happy summer memories you made with a bottle of Dartmoor Whisky 🥃

Our whiskies capture the true essence of our rugged Dartmoor surroundings, staying true to our Devonshire roots so you can treasure Devon with every sip.✨

Our barley is grown and cared for by a local Dartmoor farmer, Tim Cox. His farming fields have belonged to his family for decades and he knows his stretch of land like the back of his hand, so we're incredibly fortunate to work with someone of his level of expertise 🚜 🌾

After this, our beer wash is made in Princetown with Dartmoor Brewery . The collected malted barley is brewed for a few hours and slowly turns into 'beer-wash' - this is the heady liquid that we use in the distillery to make our whisky.

Before we cask our smooth Dartmoor spirit, it undergoes three distillations. A spirit must be in the cask for three years and a day before it can be legally called whisky, the very nature of whisky is slow and patience really is a virtue as a whisky distiller.

Embark on a whisky adventure with Dartmoor Whisky Distillery. 🥃✨

If you're unsure which whisky to choose, why not dive into our tasting experience or grab our Discovery set? 🌟📦

Explore the captivating flavours and aromas as you sample a range of our finest whiskies, guiding you towards your perfect match. 🥃

Learn how single malt whisky is made, from barley field to nosing glass, and enjoy a tasting flight of our 3 core whisky expressions and gin.

Each experience is £20pp with a free drink included and £5 off any bottle that you buy on the day! And don't worry - if you're not sure when you can join us, you can always purchase a digital voucher and book at a later date!

Tap on the link in our bio to book now! 🔗

Make your sunny evenings that much better with a glass of Dartmoor Gin. Pair with Luscombe Drinks Devon Tonic Water and garnish with a wedge of lemon and a sprig of fresh rosemary for a refreshing summer tipple🍸

Order today from the link in our Bio!

Whether you're trekking through the countryside or enjoying a quiet evening spent on the sandy beach with friends, make your picnic that much better by bringing a bottle of Dartmoor Whisky 🥃

A spread of tasty quick-bites, a dram of whisky and some good laughs are all the essentials you need to create the perfect picnic.

Take Devon home with you and cherish all the happy summer memories you made with a bottle of Dartmoor Whisky 🥃

Our whiskies capture the true essence of our rugged Dartmoor surroundings, staying true to our Devonshire roots so you can treasure Devon with every sip.

For those summer trips away, make sure you have a bottle of your favourite expression of Dartmoor Whisky to fuel your adventures.

To all the wonderful father figures in the world, we are raising a dram to you today! 🥃

Fine whisky requires a fine copper still, and size and shape is important. If the still is too large, the spirit will have less contact with the copper which purifies it. Shape is also essential to encourage vapour ‘reflux’ and a steady condensing of the spirit vapours.🥃

Our still is 1400 litres to receive a 1200 litre charge of beer wash, and the bulbous head with swan neck maximises reflux. Our Master Distiller believes that this is the reason for our very smooth and sweet new make spirit. ✨

A central copper ‘wash warmer’ is also incorporated, functioning to pre-warm the wash for optimum efficiency and double the period of time the spirit is in contact with the copper. Our condenser operates at a rate of 50 litres per hour to ensure a gradual condensing of the spirit vapours.🥃✨

Take a break from the hustle and bustle of daily life and immerse yourself in the great outdoors 🌿

Breathe in buckets of fresh air whilst enjoying the Summer sun, and perhaps treat yourself to a few sips of our finest whisky.🥃

Father's Day is just around the corner!

Why not buy something special for your dad like our Father's Day Discovery Set!🥃

We have something for everyone, so visit our store today to buy a Father's Day present they will never forget!✨

Father's Day is just around the corner!

Why not buy something special for your dad like our Port Aged Whisky 1st Cask Release or you could treat them to a day out at one of our whisky tasting experiences!🥃

We have something for everyone, so visit our store today to buy a Father's Day present they will never forget!✨

Order now to get £5 off any of our 70cl bottles of whisky or our Gin with the code: FathersDay5

Inspired by the rugged landscape of Dartmoor on which we live and guided by our Master Distiller, Frank McHardy, our mission is to produce single malt English whisky of unrivalled quality that encapsulates the true spirit of Dartmoor National Park.🏞🥃

we are at Flavour Fest in Plymouth! 🥃

As the South West’s largest food and drink festival, the Flavour Festival has become a beloved tradition for the city of Plymouth. And with its 20th anniversary just around the corner, this year’s event promises to be bigger and better than ever before.

From the new entertainment zone to the diverse range of stalls and activities, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. ✨

We hope to see you here from May 31st to June 2nd!

Our primary distillation takes the beer wash from around 9% to 25% ABV. After three distillations, the sweet and smooth spirit, named the ‘low wines’, are returned to the still to be distilled again to produce the finished ‘water of life’ at around 70% ABV.

Our spirit is then transferred into their chosen barrels for the magical maturation process to begin...

Nosing whisky is an important part of whisky tasting as the characteristics of the spirit will reveal themselves first on the nose before being confirmed by the palate. With this in mind, we have put together a guide on how to nose whisky like a professional👃 🥃

First of all, you're going to want to find yourself a glass that is thinner at the bottom to help funnel every scent towards your nose. We recommend a Glencairn glass, as it is the perfect shape for nosing whisky.

Once you've poured the whisky into your chosen glass, be sure to swirl it around. This will release the aromas of the spirit and enable you to pick out the different notes of the expression.

A top tip from the experts is to keep your mouth open slightly when smelling the whisky. This effectively stops the alcohol in the whisky from burning the inside of your nose which would disable you from smelling each unique note. 👄

From the first initial whiff, you should be able to notice any smokiness or spices right away. These smells are quite hard-hitting and difficult to ignore, however, you won't notice any smokiness with our expressions.

Seeking those sweeter, fruit and grainy notes is a little trickier. We recommend holding the rim of the glass against your bottom lip and keeping the glass straight. This creates a channel that is directed straight to your nose to help you detect those fruitier notes. 🍇 🍑

To identify any vanilla or maple notes, you'll want to tip the glass away from you and dip your nose in. These sweeter notes could be an indication that the whisky had been aged in a bourbon cask.

Finally, to narrow down the grain used to make the whisky, you can place your nose to the tip of the glass and sniff. A barley, wheat or a bread-like aroma will help you to pinpoint this. 🌾

And there you have it - why not try it out for yourself and surprise your friends with your newfound knowledge!

Next week we will be attending Flavour Fest in Plymouth City Centre 🥃

As the South West’s largest food and drink festival, the Flavour Festival has become a beloved tradition for the city of Plymouth. And with its 20th anniversary just around the corner, this year’s event promises to be bigger and better than ever before.

From the new entertainment zone to the diverse range of stalls and activities, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. ✨

We hope to see you there from May 31st to June 2nd!

Happy World Wide Whisky Day!

Join us in raising a dram of our fine single-malt whisky 🥃

How are you celebrating today? Let us know in the comments 💬

Come and see us at Devon County Show

There is truly something for everyone. From animal lovers and fair-goers to craft enthusiasts and food lovers, there is no shortage of entertainment and fun at this event.

We can’t wait to see you there! ✨