Nestled in the Colne Valley on the Suffolk border, Sylva’s pioneering distillery and maturation lab is where innovation meets craft. Maker Ben Branson has created a world-first distillation and maturation process — transforming British grain, fruit wood, and over 200 tree species into remarkable aged non-alcoholic spirits.
Sylva ORCHARD, the third release in this limited series, is crafted in small batches from British fruit wood and malted barley. The result is a beautifully layered spirit that’s fruit-forward and gently smoked, evoking slow days on the farm and that golden moment when harvest fades into autumn.
Smooth, aromatic, and quietly complex — this is a spirit to sip, savour, and reflect with.
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On the nose: A vibrant orchard opens up with ripe red cherries, stewed plums, and crisp apple peel drifting gently with a soft, sweet smoke. Beneath the fruit, there’s warm notes of toasted malt, biscuit and vanilla, with hints of Bakewell tart.
The palate is: Lush and layered: juicy stone fruits lead the way into velvety malt and subtle caramel. Mid-palate, the influence of apple and plum wood emerges with a mellow, almost honeyed warmth, while cherrywood adds a marzipan and nougat character. A whisper of smoke threads through it all, never overpowering, but adding depth and elegance.
The finish is: Smooth and long, with a final flourish of dark berries, cherry blossom and comforting smoke.
