Rosemaund Farm Whisky Opens Up With The Director’s Cut

Rosemaund Farm Whisky is moving from ballot-only allocation to direct purchase with The Director’s Cut, its third English single malt release.

Made on a family farm in Herefordshire and matured among the apple orchards at Preston Wynne, the whisky keeps the distillery’s agricultural character firmly in view while adding a richer, more autumnal cask profile.

The timing also gives the release a neat cultural echo, with Rosemaund shareholder and creative collaborator Guy Ritchie back in the conversation as the second season of The Gentlemen arrives on Netflix.

At a glance

A Herefordshire single malt steps beyond the ballot

Rosemaund’s first two releases were allocated by ballot, a practical choice for small out-turns and a growing customer base.

The Director’s Cut changes that rhythm by becoming the first Rosemaund whisky that new buyers can purchase directly, while early customers still receive private first access.

That shift says something about how the whisky has been received.

Rather than remaining purely a collector’s bottle for enthusiasts already following the distillery, Rosemaund found that many buyers were choosing its whisky as a gift.

The Director’s Cut is still deliberately limited, but the open-sale format makes it easier to choose, buy and give, particularly with a bespoke presentation box due to follow in October ahead of the Christmas season.

Bourbon brightness with sherry warmth

For this release, Master Blender Tristan Stephenson and the Rosemaund team have worked with a combination of ex-bourbon casks, Oloroso sherry casks and a small measure of virgin oak.

The bourbon element is there to protect the distillery’s orchard-led signature, while the Oloroso and virgin oak bring added fruit, spice and structure.

On paper, it’s a sensible composition for an English single malt that wants depth without losing its sense of place.

The tasting profile leans into baked red apple, orange soda, wild berries and nutmeg on the nose.

The palate is described as oily and fragrant, carrying toasted oak, malt, autumn fruit and baking spices before a long finish of white pepper and ripe stone fruit.

At 47% ABV, it sits in a useful middle ground, substantial enough for texture and clarity without pushing into cask-strength territory.

The farm behind the whisky

Rosemaund Farm Distillery is an independent, family-led whisky maker at Preston Wynne in Herefordshire.

Its approach begins with heritage Maris Otter barley and continues through copper-pot distillation and maturation in old stone stores on the farm.

That farm-first identity matters because English whisky is still defining its modern voice, and Rosemaund is leaning into agriculture rather than presenting itself as a detached spirits project.

The setting among apple orchards also helps explain why orchard fruit has become central to the house style.

Guy Ritchie’s role as shareholder, supporter and creative collaborator gives Rosemaund a wider cultural frame, but the whisky itself remains anchored in the Chase family’s farm and production.

Ritchie’s WildKitchen also has a home at Rosemaund Farm, connecting the distillery to seasonal gatherings built around fire, food, farming and whisky.

Details & Specifications

The Director’s Cut looks like a measured step for Rosemaund, not a loud reinvention.

It keeps the farm’s orchard-fruited identity intact, adds a more generous cask register, and makes the whisky easier to buy at the moment when English single malt is gaining serious attention from curious drinkers and seasoned collectors alike.