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Everything you need to know about Ludlow Distiller's Distillery
Most popular bottles from the distillery
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Ludlow Distiller's Cut Batch 1 Edition No.1 Single Malt Whisky£159.93 Inc VAT -
Ludlow Distiller's Cut Batch 1 Edition No.2 Single Malt Whisky£109.93 Inc VAT
A brief History
Ludlow, England. Founded in mid 2010s.
Ludlow Distillery sits in Shropshire, right on the Welsh border, and represents the growing confidence of English whisky. It isn’t trying to copy Scotland. It’s building something local, small-scale, and deliberate.
Founded in the mid-2010s, Ludlow started as a craft distillery producing gin and other spirits before moving seriously into whisky production. The setup is compact. The team is hands-on. This isn’t industrial volume. It’s careful, small-batch spirit designed to mature steadily rather than rush to market.
English whisky still feels young as a category, and Ludlow reflects that. It’s experimental, independent, and focused on character rather than heritage storytelling. If you like the idea of whisky that comes from a working craft site rather than a giant complex, Ludlow fits that profile.
Taste Profile
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Fruity |
Sweet | Spicy |
Ludlow’s single malt style tends to lean fresh and grain-forward. Orchard fruit notes appear early, followed by honeyed sweetness and vanilla from oak maturation.
Because production volumes are smaller and cask selection varies, releases can show slightly different spice or fruit emphasis. Expect a clean malt backbone with warming spice rather than heavy sherry richness or peat smoke.
This is English whisky in its modern, developing phase — balanced, slightly youthful, and steadily gaining depth with age.
Top 4 Flavour Profile Ingredients
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Apple / Pear |
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Honey |
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Vanilla |
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Cinnamon / Clove |
Most Recognisable Bottles
Ludlow English Single Malt
Core release showcasing fresh fruit and gentle oak.
Limited Cask Releases
Small-batch editions highlighting different wood types and maturation styles.
Availability in the UK is typically through specialist retailers and directly from the distillery.
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The Distillery
The Distiller: Ludlow Distillery
Address: The Old Railway Shed, Station Drive, Ludlow, Shropshire, SY8 2PQ
 Open in Maps |
 www.ludlowdistillery.co.uk |
 +44 (0)1584 878777 |
Visitor Centre & Opening Times
Yes — Ludlow Distillery operates a visitor experience.
Typical opening hours
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Tuesday – Saturday
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Around 10:00 – 16:00
(Seasonal variations apply)
Tours are small and informal, focusing on craft production and tasting.
Ownership History
Current Ownership
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Independently owned and operated
Ludlow remains a privately run craft distillery, producing whisky and other spirits on-site.
Distillery Facts
Overview & History
Ludlow Distillery is located in Shropshire, England, and was founded in 2012. It began as a craft gin producer before expanding into English whisky production as part of the wider revival of English distilling.
The distillery operates on a small scale, focusing on local sourcing and hands-on production. Whisky production is relatively recent compared to established Scotch distilleries, positioning Ludlow within the modern English single malt movement.
Production
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Spirit Type: English single malt whisky
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Stills: Small copper pot stills
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Barley: English malted barley
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Cask Policy: Primarily ex-bourbon with some wine and specialty casks
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Scale: Small-batch craft production
The distillery emphasises short production runs and controlled maturation, reflecting its craft-scale identity.
Whisky Style
Ludlow whisky typically shows:
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Light to medium body
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Fresh cereal malt
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Vanilla and light caramel
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Subtle orchard fruit
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Gentle oak spice
The style is approachable and clean rather than heavily sherried or peated.
Key Expressions
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Ludlow English Single Malt – Core release
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Limited small-batch and experimental cask releases
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Seasonal or distillery-exclusive bottlings
Given the distillery’s youth, most releases are relatively young compared to established Scotch benchmarks.
Significance
Ludlow represents the growing category of English single malt whisky, part of a broader resurgence in non-Scottish UK distilling.
While small in scale, it contributes to the diversification of English whisky styles and reflects the shift toward regional identity beyond Scotland in British whisky production.
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