Great British Food - Christmas 2025

ABER FALLS RELEASES BRAND-NEW ‘Madeira’ Single Malt Welsh Whisky The NorthWales basedwhisky distillery, Aber Falls, has released a brand new ‘Madeira’ whisky, which is available from its Visitor Centre andwebsite ready for summer A ber Falls is launching this new, SingleMaltWelshWhisky, to add to its rich and diverse collection, exclusivelymade withWelshmalted barley. Its flavours and colour truly highlight the unique character ofWelshwhisky, with this new release offering 100%natural colour, non-chill filtered and finished in specially selectedMadeira casks. This aging process imparts vibrant notes of peaches, honeyed fruitiness, and a subtle nutty sweetness, creating a truly distinctive character. In the bottle you will find it an amber gold colour, whilst on the nose, the newwhisky gives the delicious scent of peaches and apricots, honey and caramelized sugar, as well as a slight citrus zest with floral hints. Meanwhile, on the palate it offers honeyed fruitiness with notes of stewed apples or pears, roasted nuts, and a hint of marzipan. At 47% ABV, the finish is medium to long balanced by fruity warmth. Sam Foster, distillery manager at Aber Falls, said: “This release is something we are immensely proud of, it brings out the best in our whisky. The Madeira casks have worked their magic, adding layers of rich fruit, honeyed sweetness and a nutty warmth. Perfect for those who appreciate a whisky with depth and character.” UNCOV E R I NG MOR E ABOUT AB E R FA L L S D I ST I L L E RY Aber Falls, which is located on the foothills of Snowdonia, in the village of Abergwyngregyn, is the first whisky distillery in NorthWales for more than 100 years. It offers a premium portfolio of the finest handcrafted whiskies, gins, and liqueurs, using sustainably sourced ingredients andWelsh-inspired botanicals. Previously a slate works in the 19th century and a margarine factory during the world wars, Aber Falls Distillery opened in 2017 and rose to fame with its production of gins and liqueurs that have achieved a spate of awards, creating brand recognition in the UK and beyond. The Distillery’s Visitor Centre, which opened in 2021, helps promote the region, supports local businesses and provides a platform to engage customers with the product journey. The teamof local distillers take immense pride in puttingWales on the map for whisky production; they currently produce single malt whiskies, made using genuineWelshmalted barley, with the first single malt whisky released in 2021. Responsible for orchestrating the taste profile has been the distillery team and Sam Foster, Distillery Manager at Aber Falls, adds: “The setting of Aber Falls is so unique, nestled between the Menai Straits and the Carneddau mountain range, offering a remote microclimate, creating the ideal conditions to influence the character of the whisky. One of the big advantages of producing whisky in Wales is havingmore scope to experiment with a variety of casks, and our wood strategy has also been a key contributor to the finished liquid, which we’re extremely pleased with for a three-year-old bottling.” However, it’s not all about the whisky; Aber Falls also offers a premiumportfolio of award-winning gins and liqueurs, using sustainably sourced local ingredients and Welsh-inspired botanicals, as well as unique experiences for visitors… THE AB E R FA L L S G I N L AB This summer, the Aber FallsWhisky Distillery is continuing to offer its hugely popular Gin Lab experience. Become a distiller for the afternoon, using the finest botanicals. Using your own choice of botanicals, create your own gin recipe with a personalised 70cl bottle to take home with you. Book via the website from£80 per person. T RY THE UN IQUE CAF E & TOUR S Aber Falls Distillery’s Cafe is open all day with food and drink to suit any appetite. Whether you’re going for a hike up the Falls or calling in for a tour of the Distillery, Aber Falls has a locally sourcedmenu that you’re sure to enjoy, featuring some of the best produceWales has to offer. Whilst visiting, why not take part in a tour of the whisky distillery. They take place every day, and the enthusiastic guides will show you how we create The Spirit of NorthWales. The gift shop is open every day for you to browse Aber Falls merchandise, locally sourced goods, and of course our award-winning portfolio of spirits. WE EKEND E V ENTS : AR T I SANS AT AB E R FA L L S Don’t forget to keep an eye out for unique stalls during warm, summer weekends. Artisans at Aber Falls provides local and independent Welsh businesses with a regular space to showcase their products, whether it be food and drink or arts and crafts. The event series is looking to connect the local community with small and upcoming businesses, by showcasing the best of Wales and encouraging the community to support these local suppliers. Artisans at Aber Falls will be happening at different weekends across the year – keep an eye on the website to see when the next event is on. Directions To get to the distillery, take J13 off the A55, which will bring you to the small village of Abergwyngregyn, where Aber Falls Whisky Distillery is based. aberfallsdistillery.com greatbr i t i shfoodawards.com 42 GBF PROMOT ION