TLDC unveils first whiskey distilled in London in a century

The London Distilling Company (TLDC) has released the first whiskey distilled in London, UK in over a century.

Only 251 bottles of Rye Whiskey LV-1767 Edition have been created, and the drink has been named after the Lea Valley Distillery, the last company to successfully produce whiskey in London.

Lea Valley Distillery stopped producing of whiskey in the early 1900s, and this new drink aims to pay tribute “to London’s whiskey production of yesteryear.”

Aged in new English oak barrels, the four-year-aged, twice distilled whiskey is made from 100% rye, and boasts a chocolate and roasted coffee aroma, with banana and pear notes.

Matt McGivern, head of distilling and operations at TLDC said: “Everyone at the London Distillery Company are so honoured to be re-establishing the distillation of whiskey in London after so many years.

“When I joined the business the first product I tasted was the Rye unaged and I knew it was special. The team have treated the cask like a precious jewel, and now the hard work of TLDC teams past and present come to bear with the Rye Whiskey LV-1767 Edition and I couldn’t be prouder.

“In new English oak casks, the liquid has matured quickly into a beautifully deep and sumptuous drop, with powerful notes from start to finish.

“We’ve allowed a few highly regarded experts to reaffirm our belief that this is a special liquid and to confirm that this product is truly deserving to be called London’s first Whiskey in a generation.”

70cl bottles of TLDC’s Rye Whiskey LV-1767 Edition are available from November at Fortnum & Mason, and other selected UK retailers, with a suggested retail price of £251.