Now sold out at the distillery and almost everywhere else as well, this is the limited-edition inaugural release of the Oxford Rye Whisky, which makes it quite the collector's item. The Oxford Artisan Distillery wanted to"bring you to Oxford"with this fresh and floral whisky. So, inspired by the diverse local fields, they created Oxford Rye Whisky Batch #1. The ancient heritage rye, wheat and oat grains were harvested in 2017 and slowly fermented in Hungarian oak. Expect buttered rye toast, coconut macaroons, wildflower, praline, fruity banana bread, herbs, toasted marshmallows, vanilla cream, warming pepper and festive spices. It's truly mesmerising stuff and completely unique as it will never be repeated. So don't miss out on this highly collectible bottle. The Oxford Artisan Distillery opened its doors in the summer of 2017, and unbelievably it marked the first legal distillation in the city's history. The team are fascinated by heritage grains, sustainable farming and a grain-to-glass ethos. They're not interested in homogenous, commercial, bought-in-bulk seeds grown in the opposite of a natural ecosystem. So, they took influence from wheat and rye discovered in Medieval thatched roofs, which lead them to discover what would have been grown in the local area during ancient times. They then work with organic farms that use no pesticides, fungicides, chemical fertilisers or manure, and who undersow their crops with clover. As a result, the fields are brimming with wildflowers, insects, birds and biodiversity. Now that's an eco-friendly spirit that this country can be very proud of.£28.57 per 100.00ml