Spirit of Yorkshire - Maturing Malt 002

Spirit of Yorkshire – Maturing Malt (Distillery Projects 002) is a limited “distillery journey” release from Yorkshire’s first ever single malt whisky distillery, based near Filey Bay in England. Part of the Distillery Projects series, this bottling captures the spirit’s development as it matures, offering a glimpse into the style ahead of the distillery’s full single malt releases. With Spirit of Yorkshire controlling the process from barley selection and farming through to distillation and bottling, it’s a great bottle for collectors who enjoy provenance, progress releases, and early chapters from modern English whisky.

Key Details
- Distillery: Spirit of Yorkshire
- Region: England (near Filey Bay)
- Type: Spirit Drink
- Series: Maturing Malt
- Release: Distillery Projects 002
- Bottle Size: 70cl
- Outturn: 2,000 bottles
- Distillery Status: Operational
- Country of Origin: England

Tasting Notes
Nose: Clean cereal sweetness, fresh oak influence, and bright, youthful fruit notes.
Palate: Smooth and developing — malt-forward sweetness, gentle spice, and a growing depth as the spirit continues to evolve.
Finish: Medium, warming, and lightly drying, with lingering malt and soft spice.

Why This Bottle Is Worth Bidding On
- Distillery Projects 002 is the second of four releases in the Maturing Malt series, making it a key stepping-stone bottle ahead of the distillery’s single malt era.
- Strong provenance: Spirit of Yorkshire controls the full grain-to-glass process, using barley grown in Hunmanby on their family farm.
- Limited to 2,000 bottles, giving it both drinker appeal and collectability for fans of emerging English whisky.