Ascalon Whisky Ascalon The Valley of the Smoke Peated Single Malt English Whisky, Virgin English Oak Cask, Norbury Estate Oak, 70cl, 46.8% ABV, Premium Smoky Whisky for Neat Sipping, Home Bar & Gifting

Ascalon The Valley of the Smoke is a peated single malt English whisky presented in a 70cl bottle at 45.8% ABV. On the official product page, Ascalon describes it as a peated single malt made from English barley, distilled in England using English water, and matured in English oak casks crafted by English coopers. What sets this release apart is Ascalon’s cask-led approach. The brand states that the Valley of Smoke cask receives additional peat smoking after the charring process, adding another smoky layer to the whisky’s profile. The product page also specifies a virgin English oak cask and names the oak origin as Norbury Estate. Ascalon lists the cask style simply as Virgin English Oak. Ascalon’s wider site places unusual emphasis on oak provenance and traceability. It describes using finest-grade English oak that is sustainably harvested, quartersawn, air-dried and seasoned before coopering. The brand also publishes detailed oak information, including Quercus petraea, Norbury Estate in Staffordshire, a log parcel reference, oak age information, and a peat-smoked finish. In the glass, the official tasting note describes the whisky as deep yet fresh, with aromas recalling clean smoke from open fires on winter evenings. The palate is described as smooth and immediately peat-forward, followed by tingling pepperiness and a touch of citrus that briefly cuts through lingering smoke and spice. Serving suggestion: sip neat in a tulip or copita-style glass to explore the smoke, pepper and citrus lift, then add a few drops of water if you prefer a softer expression. It also works well as an after-dinner pour and alongside smoked foods or mature cheeses. Directions Neat in a tulip/copita glass; optional few drops of water to open aromas; suitable after dinner. Manufacturer Contact Information Ascalon Whisky