West Midland Distillery has officially released its first five bottles of English Single Malt Whisky, marking a major milestone for the distillery, which has been operating since 2017. Now based in a new, larger facility since March 2025, production takes place using four copper stills named Doris, Lenny, Patricia, and Sharon.
Single Malt English Whisky – Caribbean Rum Cask
53.2% ABV | 70cl
Barley: Laureate
Yeast: Kveik Hornindal & Hercules
Fully matured in a Plantation Rum cask
Nose: sweet tropical fruits, Caribbean spices, funky rum character
Palate: tropical fruit syrup, vanilla, warming spice
Single Malt English Whisky – First Fill Bourbon Cask
52.1% ABV | 70cl
Barley: Laureate, Fletching Archer
Yeast: EC1118 & Kveik Voss
Initially matured in a Bordeaux liqueur cask, then moved to a first fill bourbon cask for balance
Nose: caramel, vanilla, spice, honey
Palate: caramel, spice, crème brûlée, cola
Single Malt English Whisky – The Matriarch
51.9% ABV | 70cl
A vatting of four sister casks: Oloroso, Bourbon First Fill, Bourbon Quarter Cask, and Rum Cask
Created in honour of the distillery’s former matriarch, Shaz
Nose: sweet caramel at the core, layered with spice, dried fruits, and tropical notes
Palate: bourbon-led caramel and vanilla, Oloroso complexity, rum cask sweetness and tropical depth
All three whiskies are available now through the official online store:
🔗 https://www.westmidlandsdistillery.co.uk/
