Co-founder, Ascalon
Bringing a designer’s eye and a cabinet-maker’s craft to English single malt whisky.
As co-founder of Ascalon, Tom Clarke brings a unique material-led mindset to English single malt whisky. Rooted in early training within his father’s cabinet-making workshop, Tom built a successful career as a furniture and brand designer before returning to his craft traditions. This hands-on background directly shapes Ascalon’s distinctive character, particularly its signature English oak casks. By blending rigorous design thinking with traditional craftsmanship, Tom ensures every bottle reflects a deep commitment to authenticity, provenance, and the quiet power of well-crafted materials.
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English single malt whisky, distilled in England from native English barley and matured in English oak.
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