Mercia Whisky is celebrating its first anniversary by unveiling its very first rye spirit at this week's English Whisky Festival.

The exclusive small batch two-month-old rye, which has been aged in a 50 litre Speyside cask, is the Staffordshire company's first product.

It will feature on the second day of the two-day online festival - now in its second year – which starts on Friday September 3rd at 6pm and runs until 10.45pm on Saturday September 4th.

It is a significant moment for Mercia Whisky founders Jeremy Roney and Paul Horrocks, who founded the spirit producer in September 2020 and have spent the last year establishing the business, attracting investors and developing its first products, while also maintaining full-time working roles.

Mercia Whisky is one of five new producers taking part in the festival, which also features 11 new products.

“Launching our very first rye spirit to an audience that appreciates its whisky is something we could not have envisaged a year ago,” said Roney.

“We can't wait to talk about the product and our plans to establish Mercia Whisky in the Midlands as a producer of quality rye whisky in the coming years.”

Horrocks added: “We share a strong passion for whisky and we launched Mercia Whisky because of that. For us, this is just the start.”

The English Whisky Festival has six online tasting sessions over the two days with Mercia Whisky featuring in session five 'Heart & Graft'.

The rye new make will be available to buy after the festival and costs £75, excluding delivery.

Limited edition bottles of the new batch rye spirit are available to order via https://merciawhisky.co/ryespirit

Tasting notes

Mercia Whisky two-month new make rye spirit (ABV 50%) has been aged in a 50 litre Speyside cask, which has been shaved, toasted and recharred.

• Appearance: An alluring rich caramel.
• Nose: sweet roasted nuts, buttered toast, warm rye bread.
• Palate: Initial burst of sweet brown sugar and honey, with intense rich roasted nuts and a lingering coffee liqueur finish.
• Serve neat or with ice

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Ends

Issue Date: 26 August 2021

Product image and Mercia Whisky logo are available via this link: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/yb186n8tdy69k57/AAB7RuTSKamqbiANKu1KPdGfa?dl=0

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About Mercia Whisky Co.

Mercia Whisky is an ambitious English whisky start-up which embodies the Anglo-Saxon heritage. The Mercia Whisky brand is bold, brazen and expresses the warrior spirit.

Located in Staffordshire, Mercia Whisky is forging ahead with plans to build its own distillery in the ancient kingdom of Mercia, which is expected to be operational by 2023.

Founded in September 2020 by passionate 'bourbon' drinkers Jeremy 'Jez' Roney and Paul 'Oz' Horrocks, the two friends and co-founders are on a journey to create the UK's finest rye whisky.

Mercia Whisky launched its first products in 2021. A small batch new make rye and its unique White Dog Spirit project, which offers the opportunity to custom-age 'straight from the still' spirit.

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