

White Peak Distillery - Discovering Their Spirit, Unveiling The Alter Ego, Sharing Casks With a Brewery,
10 snips Aug 14, 2023
Join Max Vaughan, founder of The White Peak Distillery, as he shares insights into their unique whiskies like Alter Ego and partnership with Thornbridge Brewery. Explore their commitment to quality, innovation, and local collaborations, crafting exceptional peated whiskies and rum with dedication and passion.
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Flavor-Focused Whisky Philosophy
- The White Peak Distillery focuses on making approachable whiskies with distinctive, lightly peated flavors.
- They emphasize flavor over age statement and avoid chill filtering to preserve character.
Light Peat for Broad Appeal
- The distillery balances peated flavor carefully to add complexity without overwhelming new drinkers.
- They maintain peat levels around 3-4 ppm in bottled whisky, making it very accessible.
Hands-On Engineering Collaboration
- Max spent days collaborating with engineers and head distiller to design the distillery for optimal whisky style.
- Decisions like insulated fermenters and extended still line arms show detailed attention to flavor impact.