Wire Works Necessary Evil Finish (2025)
2025 | 51.3% ABV | 2457 individually numbered bottles |
Wire Works Necessary Evil Finish is a bold expression of our core values – provenance, heritage, and flavour – brought to life through a unique collaboration with our neighbours at Thornbridge Brewery.
This release is a dual maturation of our lightly peated spirit, first aged in ex-bourbon barrels before being finished in casks that previously held Necessary Evil, Thornbridge’s acclaimed imperial stout. This partnership allows us to layer genuine local provenance and character into the whisky.
The finishing casks – STR (shaved, toasted, recharred ex-red wine casks) – began life ageing Wire Works whisky, then matured Necessary Evil stout (winner of the World Beer Awards 2024 World’s Best Flavoured Beer), before returning to us for one final transformation. A journey of flavour, friendship, and a shared commitment to quality.
“We’ve had a strong relationship with Thornbridge since we began. We use their spent brewer’s yeast in all our fermentations – collecting it weekly has become part of our distilling routine. Necessary Evil Finish brings the story full circle: whisky that starts life with Thornbridge yeast and finishes its journey in their stout casks. It’s a reflection of our shared heritage and commitment to quality.”
Max Vaughan, Founder, White Peak Distillery
Tasting Notes
Overview - Sweet and savoury with hazelnuts, freshly roasted coffee, dark chocolate, dates, cranberry, and a gentle wisp of smoke.
Nose - Vanilla fudge, milk chocolate digestive biscuits, freshly roasted coffee, hazelnuts, flaked almonds, crème brûlée, baked apple pie, cassia, marzipan, sage, strawberry laces.
Palate - Cacao nibs, Black Forest gateaux, cracked black peppercorns, salted caramel, Marmite on toast, butter pastry, Medjool dates, Seville orange marmalade, hint of spearmint, fresh espresso, soft white candy.
Finish - Rich dark chocolate, tobacco, Murray Mints, dark cherries, roasted malt, touch of smoke.
Wire Works Necessary Evil won Gold at the 2022 Global World Whisky Masters.