The first single cask release from the East Neuk Spirit Co. is an outstanding example of the Agricole style the French Caribbean is famous for. The fermentation of sugar cane juice provides a distinct fruity yet funky base character. Spending the first part of its life in French virgin oak, combined with the hot, humid climate of Mauritius, has allowed for the rapid development of fruity notes and wood oils into what can only be described as wine gums for adults while adding complexity to an evolving and lingering mouth feel. Once ashore the cask has been re racked into Ex Bourbon cask allowing the liquid to benefit from the low and slow finishing of a bourbon cask in our cold UK climate to smooth and mellow the spirit to create the perfect dram.

About the Producer

The creators of Dorchadas are Rory Hunter and David Taylor, both local to the beautiful East Neuk of Fife. As such they cherish the heritage of Fife and draw on it for inspiration. At East Neuk Spirit Co, they craft premium spirits that capture its essence and let you take a trip down memory lane with every sip. Their name and branding are inspired by the shadowy history of the east neuk -- the tales, caves, and hidden routes smugglers used to carry out their illicit deeds. Signs of their exploits can still be seen today, from the walls of old buildings to the beaches. Their families had a direct link to this shadowy past -- Rory's ancestor was a coastguard tasked with hunting smugglers. His flintlock pistol has been passed down through the generations and so their narrative was born.