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The Cotswolds Distillery have added a new whisky to their range with the launch of the first-ever whisky matured in peated casks in the Cotswolds. The peated cask release is hand-crafted in small batches using 100% locally grown barley, and has been matured exclusively in ex-peated quarter casks from Scotland. The result is a wonderfully-balanced rich and fruity whisky with subtle notes of peat smoke. They began making this single malt using 100% locally grown, floor-malted barley which is mashed and then fermented for more than 90 hours before a double distillation in their bespoke copper pot stills, resulting in a light and fruity new-make spirit. After being diluted to 63.5% ABV, they then filled ex-peated quarter casks from Scotland with the new-make spirit and left these to mature, allowing the rich and fruity spirit to take on a light smoked peat flavour. The whisky has been fully matured in these casks and bottled at cask strength (59.3% ABV), non-chill filtered and with no added colouring. Tasting notes Nose: Vanilla with light charring and a touch of dried fruits and spice. Palate: Creamy peat smoke layered with light fruits and tannin-rich wood. Finish: Lasting finish of smoking embers, floral honey and woody sugars. www.cotswoldsdistillery.com/products/peated-cask-single-malt-whisky 
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 It has been announced that The Hollow Bottom will officially reopen on Monday 7th October. The popular horse racing pub in Guiting Power closed suddenly in July before being bought buy The Lucky Onion Group, owned by clothing brand Superdry's co-founder Julian Dunkerton. hollowbottom.com Check out the new menu below.  There is just one month to go until jump racing returns to Cheltenham for The Showcase meeting on Friday 25th and Saturday 26th October. In addition to all the exciting racing to enjoy the racecourse will be hosting its first Cheltoberfest, which will take place in The Centaur both days with music from The Bierkeller Boys. The buzz around the course as the gates open is like no other with anticipation for the season ahead. For more information and to buy tickets, visit www.thejockeyclub.co.uk/cheltenham/events-tickets/the-showcase 
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The King's Head Inn in Bledington has been named 'Inn of the Year' for 2020 in the latest Good Pub Guide awards.
They were one of 14 pubs awarded and follows up being named Good Pub Guide 'Pub of the Year' in 2017.
Other winners from around the UK include;
Pub of the Year 2020
The Inn at Whitewell, near Clitheroe, Lancashire
Dining Pub of the Year 2020
The Assheton Arms in Downham, Lancashire
Licensee of the Year 2020
The Wyvill Arms in Constable Burton, Yorkshire
New Pub of the Year 2020
The Swan in Marbury, Cheshire
Value Pub of the Year 2020
The Dipton Mill Inn, Diptonmill, Northumbria
Unspoilt Pub of the Year 2020
The Kings Head, Laxfield, Suffolk
Country Pub of the Year 2020
The Harp , Old Radnor, Wales
Town Pub of the Year 2020
Babbity Bowster, Glasgow, Scotland
Inn of the Year 2020
The Kings Head, Bledington, Oxfordshire
Beer Pub of the Year 2020
The Fat Cat, Norwich, Norfolk
Own Brew Pub of the Year 2020
The Beer Hall, Hawkshead Brewery, Cumbria
Wine Pub of the Year 2020
The Woods, Dulverton, Somerset
Whisky Pub of the Year 2020
The Bon Accord, Glasgow, Scotland
Gin Pub of the Year 2020
The Cholmondeley Arms, Cholmondeley, Cheshire
They were one of 14 pubs awarded and follows up being named Good Pub Guide 'Pub of the Year' in 2017.
Other winners from around the UK include;
Pub of the Year 2020
The Inn at Whitewell, near Clitheroe, Lancashire
Dining Pub of the Year 2020
The Assheton Arms in Downham, Lancashire
Licensee of the Year 2020
The Wyvill Arms in Constable Burton, Yorkshire
New Pub of the Year 2020
The Swan in Marbury, Cheshire
Value Pub of the Year 2020
The Dipton Mill Inn, Diptonmill, Northumbria
Unspoilt Pub of the Year 2020
The Kings Head, Laxfield, Suffolk
Country Pub of the Year 2020
The Harp , Old Radnor, Wales
Town Pub of the Year 2020
Babbity Bowster, Glasgow, Scotland
Inn of the Year 2020
The Kings Head, Bledington, Oxfordshire
Beer Pub of the Year 2020
The Fat Cat, Norwich, Norfolk
Own Brew Pub of the Year 2020
The Beer Hall, Hawkshead Brewery, Cumbria
Wine Pub of the Year 2020
The Woods, Dulverton, Somerset
Whisky Pub of the Year 2020
The Bon Accord, Glasgow, Scotland
Gin Pub of the Year 2020
The Cholmondeley Arms, Cholmondeley, Cheshire
The Hollow Bottom in Guiting Power is the latest addition to The Lucky Onion portfolio and will reopen its doors in October 2019.
The pub has always been a huge favourite of the horse racing community and was the scene of celebrations both after Bindaree won the Grand National and when Imperial Commander landed the Cheltenham Gold Cup for nearby trainer Nigel Twiston-Davies.
Away from racing, the pub's charming rural setting is perfect for a quiet lunch and supper, with The Lucky Onion's lovingly-cooked good food, and the finest ingredients from the around the UK, at the heart of the menus. There's an extensive beer and wine list too.
A beautiful 17th-century Cotswold stone building with excellent country views, The Hollow Bottom will feature The Lucky Onion’s signature design touches around its already existing deep recessed windows, low ceilings and exposed stone walls and timbers.
In the winter, expect a roaring wood-burning fire in the bar. In summer months, you can soak up the sunshine with drinks and food on the terrace.
The Lucky Onion took over ownership after the property closed in July 2019.
Below is the new Hollow Bottom logo.
The pub has always been a huge favourite of the horse racing community and was the scene of celebrations both after Bindaree won the Grand National and when Imperial Commander landed the Cheltenham Gold Cup for nearby trainer Nigel Twiston-Davies.
Away from racing, the pub's charming rural setting is perfect for a quiet lunch and supper, with The Lucky Onion's lovingly-cooked good food, and the finest ingredients from the around the UK, at the heart of the menus. There's an extensive beer and wine list too.
A beautiful 17th-century Cotswold stone building with excellent country views, The Hollow Bottom will feature The Lucky Onion’s signature design touches around its already existing deep recessed windows, low ceilings and exposed stone walls and timbers.
In the winter, expect a roaring wood-burning fire in the bar. In summer months, you can soak up the sunshine with drinks and food on the terrace.
The Lucky Onion took over ownership after the property closed in July 2019.
Below is the new Hollow Bottom logo.
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