London Distillery Company (LDC) has announced the launch of its first single malt whisky series, exploring the versatility and evolution of the distillery’s original spirit through cask finishes never previously employed by the original distillery.

The inaugural releases in the New Forms series comprise three cask strength, single cask expressions: Ex-Bourbon Cask, Fino Sherry Cask and Moscatel Sherry Cask. Each has been finished in first-fill casks selected to push LDC’s distinctive, heritage grain-led spirit character in bold and unexpected new directions, whilst remaining unmistakably rooted in the distillery’s DNA.

LDC New Forms: Ex-Bourbon Cask (60.7% ABV)
Finished for twelve months in first-fill ex-Bourbon cask #11190 and limited to 222 bottles. This release is said to deliver notes of honey on buttered toast, ripe banana, sweet lemon zest, tropical fruit juice, pineapple, vanilla blossom, red peppercorns, tart nectarine and toasted grains on the nose. The palate offers buttery caramel, toasted oak, sweet warming cinnamon, bitter lemon zest and deep, rich char.

LDC New Forms: Fino Sherry Cask (61.4% ABV)
Finished for eight months in first-fill Fino Sherry hogshead #9001 and limited to 347 bottles. This release has been described as delivering notes of candied lemon peel, fleshy golden plum, ripe nectarine, peach blossom, dewy rose petals, grape leaves, toasted porridge, brown butter, sweet baking spices, a hint of coconut oil and damp oak on the nose. The palate reveals bright citrus peel, tropical fruit juice, warming spices, white pepper, clove, a hint of ground coffee, toasted oak and a touch of salinity.

LDC New Forms: Moscatel Sherry Cask (61.6% ABV)
Finished for eight months in first-fill Moscatel Sherry hogshead #9008 and limited to 345 bottles. This release offers notes of caramelised orange peel, tart lemon, brown butter-poached peaches, cooked apples, icing sugar, Sauternes and dusty oak on the nose. The palate delivers oily brown butter, bright citrus, peach, nectarine, orange blossom, burnt toffee, cinnamon and a fiery touch of ginger.

The New Forms series is said to reflect the revived company’s ongoing exploration of its inherited stocks and its commitment to reimagining London whisky through thoughtful maturation and creative cask selection.

The Sherry casks for the project were sourced from renowned Spanish cooperage Tonelería JL Rodríguez, with whom LDC Whisky Maker Matt McKay has worked closely on previous whisky projects.

The selected casks have allowed the distillery’s barley-forward character to evolve in dramatically different ways across each expression – from the richness and sweetness of Moscatel, to the saline precision of Fino, and the amplified distillate clarity delivered by fresh ex-Bourbon oak.

The presentation of the series reflects the concept at the heart of the project. Each whisky is housed in an individual gift carton featuring artwork designed to align with the others, forming a complete image when placed side by side. However, the cartons can also be arranged in any order – a visual representation of the shared spirit character that connects all three whiskies despite their markedly different maturation journeys.

The launch continues LDC’s renewed momentum following the company’s revival in early 2025 and further reinforces its position as one of the most innovative new voices within the modern English whisky category.

Commenting on the launch, Matt McKay, Managing Director and Whisky Maker at LDC, said: “New Forms is the most creatively exciting project we’ve undertaken since reviving The London Distillery Company. The original LDC spirit has always possessed a distinctive character – rich, expressive and deeply barley-driven – but what continues to fascinate me is just how adaptable it becomes when matched with the right cask, where thoughtful maturation and a genuine synergy between wood and spirit can unlock entirely new dimensions of character.”

Matt, continued: “This series gave us the opportunity to push our spirit into completely new territories. Each cask has shaped the whisky in a dramatically different way, revealing unexpected layers of texture, flavour and complexity, whilst still retaining the unmistakable DNA of the original distillery at its core. That tension between familiarity and transformation sits at the heart of New Forms.”

The London Distillery Company New Forms series will be available from June 12th directly from londondistillery.co.uk and through selected specialist retailers, for a RRP of £75.00 per bottle or £200.00 for the complete three-bottle launch collection.