# Raw High-ABV Whiskeys Witchmark Single Origin New Make Spirit: Distiller’s Cut Has a 60% ABV By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2025-10-03 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/single-origin-new-make-spirit-distillers-cut References: [thespiritsbusiness](https://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/2025/10/witchmark-offers-glimpse-of-whisky-to-come/) & [witchmark](https://witchmark.co.uk/?srsltid=AfmBOormlQJGSshQwyf9Jn0QrGw84eXVxSmgNrQJDf81wh3ELxTNpQDM)  Witchmark Single Origin New Make Spirit: Distiller’s Cut is a new expression from the distillery that's crafted with a raw nature in mind to provide aficionados alike with an unexpected option. The spirit has been achieved with a slow fermentation process that utilizes controlled temperatures to help maintain the flavor of the malt, while the barley is sourced from the Fonthill Estate fields in Wiltshire, England. The spirit comes in with a 60% ABV to offer a look into what the distillery's [single malt whiskey](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/american-single-malt) is like now before being cask aged. Co-Founder and Head Distiller Eddie Large spoke on the Witchmark Single Origin New Make Spirit: Distiller’s Cut saying, "At Witchmark, we believe great whisky starts with great raw materials, which is why we’re so proud that our Distiller’s Cut New Make Spirit is crafted from barley grown on the Fonthill Estate in Wiltshire. It’s creamy, smooth, and already full of character, a true reflection of the land and our distilling principles." ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.1/10 - Popularity: 35% | Activity: 39% | Freshness: 49% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Drinking](https://www.trendhunter.com/drinking) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Single-origin Spirits:** Single-origin spirits highlight the unique flavors and quality of local ingredients, offering a distinctive alternative to traditional whiskey production. - **High-abv Craft Spirits:** High-ABV craft spirits cater to consumers seeking more potent flavors and experiences, challenging conventional alcohol content norms in the spirits industry. - **Raw Whiskey Innovations:** Raw whiskey options allow enthusiasts to experience the unaged essence of spirits, marking a departure from traditional aging processes. ### Who This Affects Most - **Craft Distilling:** Craft distilling benefits from utilizing unique, locally sourced materials that emphasize terroir, attracting a niche market of whiskey connoisseurs. - **Artisanal Alcohol Production:** Incorporating artisanal and tailored fermentation techniques, this industry embraces innovations that cater to more discerning palates. - **Luxury Beverage Sector:** The luxury beverage sector can capitalize on high-quality, unaged spirits that provide an exclusive and novel tasting experience for premium consumers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Bourbon Barrel-Aged Whiskeys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wire-works-bourbon-barrel.md) - [Spiced Fruit Whiskeys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/madeira-cask-single-malt-whisky.md) - [Experimental Crop Whiskey Spirits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/whistlepig-farmstock-beyond-bonded.md) - [Luxuriously Combined Whiskies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/straight-wheat-whiskey.md) - [Robust Cask-Strength Whiskies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/caskstrength-whiskies.md) - [Experimental Whiskey Spirits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/copenhagen-distillery-whisky-rare-no4.md) - [Ex-Bourbon Barrel Whiskeys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kingsbarns-distillery.md) - [Herbaceous Floral Whiskeys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fielden-hazybower.md) - [Unblended High-Rye Whiskeys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spirit-hound-distillers.md)