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White Peak Wire Works Caduro X English Single Malt Whisky Review

What happens when White Peak celebrates a decade of distilling with just 1,000 bottles? The Caduro X delivers fruity sweetness, earthy smoke, and a funky twist.

OVERALL RATING

8
$100
  • Jeff, a UK-based whisky reviewer with a lighthearted approach.
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Tasting Notes

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Taking inspiration from their core Caduro expression, The Caduro X is a limited edition English Single Malt Whisky of just 1,000 bottles celebrating 10 years of the Wire Works. A vatting of STR casks and first fill ex-bourbon barrels and a mix of “regular” and “alternative” distillation cut-points to provide a unique take on their first Provenance Core range release.
Appearance:
Light burnished cooper with a thick oily texture forming a near perfect barrier when swirled in the glass. Also the custom glass “twisted wire” bottle design is well worth mentioning.
Nose:
A sweet fruity nose like cracking open a tin of fruit cocktail in syrup. Red and green boiled fruit sweets with quite a spicy biscuit note, with a mix between gingerbread and apricot jam tarts.
Palate:
The first sip provided a soft earthy smoke with musty oranges and cola cubes. A chalky, oily texture which dries the mouth demanding another sip. The STR influence feels surprisingly strong with bursts of strawberries with a light dip of bitter dark chocolate. Whether it is the use of their “special waters” approach of using low strength spirit to proof down the whisky, but there is a clear and district, gloopy funky note.
Finish:
A long sweet and very dry finish, it really make you want to pour another glass. The light peat smoke is even more prevalent at the end of each sip with a slightly toasted crisp pear.
Comments:
This is another fantastic release from White Peak, and it is great to see them celebrating this distillery milestone. I personally feel if the abv was a touch higher this whisky could score in the high nines. Long may they provide experimental, exciting and innovative English whiskies.

Editor’s Note: This whiskey was either bought as a sample by The Whiskey Wash or provided to us as a review sample by the party behind it. Per our editorial policies, this in no way influenced the outcome of this review.

Pete "Jeff Whisky" Jeffery

Based in the South West of the UK, Jeff brings an irreverent and laid-back approach to whisky reviewing, dispelling any notions of snobbery surrounding the spirit. With a genuine enthusiasm for exceptional drams, he often embraces the whimsical side of whisky. Jeff's tongue-in-cheek whisky content has earned him recognition in the Malt Whisky Yearbook, and he has contributed articles and reviews to numerous whisky platforms.

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