Horology HouseQuestions, answered plainly.
The facts about Horology House Spirits and Cask & Crown, Batch No. 1.
What is Horology House Spirits?
Horology House Spirits is a British spirits brand created by people from the watch world. Its line is “The unofficial pour of the watch world.” Its mission is to distil the spirit of time, making spirits that reflect the values of horology: patience, precision, heritage and craftsmanship.
Who founded Horology House Spirits?
Horology House Spirits was founded by Nacho Fernandez and Daniel Banks, the creative minds behind BOKEN Watches.
What is Cask & Crown?
Cask & Crown is the debut release from Horology House Spirits: a 14-year-old English single malt whisky, released as Batch No. 1. It is a single barrel release finished in a Jack Daniel’s Sinatra Select cask, bottled at 43% ABV, non-chill filtered and natural in colour.
How many bottles of Cask & Crown are there?
Batch No. 1 is limited to 251 bottles. Each is hand-bottled, individually numbered and carries its own serial number. 71 bottles remain.
What cask is Cask & Crown finished in?
Cask & Crown is finished in a Jack Daniel’s Sinatra Select cask.
What does Cask & Crown taste like?
On the nose, warm caramel and creamy vanilla, reminiscent of freshly baked toffee pudding. The palate is smooth, rich and full-bodied, with golden syrup, honeyed oak and ripe raisins, and a subtle wisp of smoke beneath. The finish is long, silky and satisfyingly rich.
Who makes Cask & Crown?
Horology House Spirits works with Hawkridge Distillers. Horology House brings its watch-world perspective, ideas and cask direction; Hawkridge brings distilling and spirits expertise. Cask & Crown is bottled at Hawkridge Distillery, East Barn Manor Farm, Hampstead Norreys.
How much is Cask & Crown and how do I buy a bottle?
Cask & Crown is £72 per 70cl bottle, with complimentary UK shipping. Bottles are requested by email: write to hello@horologyhousespirits.com with your name, the number of bottles and your delivery town and postcode, and the House will reply personally.
Does Horology House ship outside the UK?
UK shipping is complimentary. For delivery outside the UK, ask when you email hello@horologyhousespirits.com.
Why “The unofficial pour of the watch world”?
Because Horology House came from the watch world. Its founders saw that horology and whisky share an obsession with precision, patience, craftsmanship and time, and both create objects people collect, compare and keep.
Can I stock Horology House Spirits or write about it?
Yes. Retail, distribution, hospitality and press enquiries go to hello@horologyhousespirits.com. Specifications, tasting notes and imagery are on the Trade & Press page.
Something else? Write to hello@horologyhousespirits.com.
