TBWC·World of SmokeEnglish Whisky Co.

This is a 10-year-old English single malt whisky bottled by That Boutique-y Whisky Company from a single first-fill bourbon cask at a robust 50.1% ABV. For a newer drinker, that generally suggests a whisky with clear distillery character alongside vanilla and oak influence from the cask.

Single-cask releases can show a more individual style than large batched bottlings, while first-fill bourbon wood often brings sweetness, gentle spice, and fresh oak notes. The higher strength may add intensity, so a small drop of water can help open it up.