London Distillery Company pushes its spirit into new territory with the launch of New Forms

London Distillery Company (LDC) is proud to announce the upcoming launch of New Forms - an ambitious new series of single cask, single malt whiskies that explore the versatility and evolution of the distillery’s original spirit through the use of cask finishes never previously employed by the original distillery.

Launching on 12th June 2026, the initial releases in the New Forms series comprises three cask strength, single cask releases: Ex-Bourbon Cask, Fino Sherry Cask, and Moscatel Sherry Cask. Each whisky 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.

The New Forms series reflects 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 the LDC Whisky Maker Matt McKay has worked closely with in 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.

All three whiskies are bottled at natural cask strength, with natural colour and no chill filtration.

The presentation of the series reflects the concept at the heart of the project. Each whisky is housed within 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 dramatically 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.

Speaking of the launch, Managing Director & Whisky Maker Matt McKay 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. This series gave us the opportunity to push our spirits into uncharted territory. 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 New Forms series will launch on 12th June 2026 with an RRP of £75 per bottle or £200 for the complete three-bottle launch collection. The whiskies will be available directly from www.londondistillery.co.uk and through selected specialist retailers.