Mark Sutherland, the visionary CEO behind Stone Ledge Distillery, says, “For a poor kid growing up in Southern England who came to America and built a life here, this is a dream come true to be introducing Ozarks’ 200-year history to the UK. The Ozarks region definitely adopted me, this British kid coming to America.” Sutherland says, “They opened up their doors – and they opened up their arms.”
Sutherland’s new home is situated in the heart of the rugged Ozark Highlands in Missouri. Amid the sweet, limestone-filtered streams that nourish the land, Stone Ledge Distillery draws upon centuries of distillation heritage. The region’s unique limestone shelf filters the water through aquifers, deep wells, and natural springs, infusing the whiskey with its essence. It’s this pristine water that forms the bedrock of Stowloch’s unparalleled quality and character.
Stowloch Whiskey, with its bourbon-like profile mixed with Scotch and Irish whiskey nuances, offers a sensory journey like no other, appealing to connoisseurs of all three. As the exclusive importer and distributor of Stowloch in the UK, Oeno proudly carries the torch of tradition and quality. Oeno Group’s founder and CEO Micheal Doerr says, “Stowloch is probably the greatest bourbon I have ever tasted. Forget everything you thought you knew about bourbon; this changes everything.”
Best enjoyed “over a large rock,” Sutherland shares, “you’ll want to accompany it with an Ecuadorian Connecticut cigar and a Terry’s Chocolate Orange or a sticky toffee pudding.” Beyond its enticing flavour profile, Stowloch embodies the spirit of community: “Drinking whiskey is about enjoying quality time with friends and family,” says Sutherland.
As Stowloch Whiskey sets its sights on British shores, Sutherland reflects, “We’re writing the next chapter in a 200-year history of distilling in the Ozark Highlands and it’s an absolute thrill to introduce one home to another home; my American home and my British home. We have so much in common and so many connections, and being able to create a new one is absolutely fantastic.”
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