Friday 10 August 2012

The English Whisky Co Bottling's

The English Whisky Co. was established  in 2005 by James and Andrew Nelstop, as one of the first and for the time being the only registered whisky distilling company in England. 

Others are in planning stages one other failed and a Cornish Brewery produces a whisky in batches

Their objective is to produce excellent quality whisky that will be able to compete with some of the finest whiskies currently on the market. Aiming to use the very best local ingredients, giving a selection of unique and truly excellent whisky. 

The distillery produced its first 'run' on 12th December 2006 and it was with much excitement and with an enormous sense of achievement that the first barrel of 'St. George's whisky' was filled and along with the rest of the run, was put away for 3 years to mature. 

Norfolks warmer climate allows a more rapid maturation of the whisky.

I have collated the English Whisky Co bottlings so that it is easier to see what has been produced.

St George's The English Whisky Co
Chapter 1 English New Make Spirit. 46% alc
This is the spirit  straight from the stills, A little water is added to reduce the strength to 46%.Tastes and smells like whisky looks like water

Chapter 2 English New Make Spirit Peated 46% alc
This is the spirit  straight from the stills, A little water is added to reduce the strength to 46%.Tastes and smells like whisky looks like water. However has the added influence of the peated malt.

Chapter 3  18 month old English Malt Spirit 46%alc
After 18 months of maturing in oak barrels this spirit is starting to show its golden hue.

Chapter 4  18 month old English Malt  Spirit Peated 46%alc
After 18 months of maturing Chapter 2  in oak barrels this spirit is starting to show its golden hue.

Chapter 5  English Single Malt Whisky -3 year old
Limited edition  Sold in engraved decanters SOLD OUT

Chapter 6 English Single Malt Whisky 3 year old  
unpeated whisky, made by Iain Henderson. The first single malt whisky to be available to the public. Matured solely in Bourbon casks,. Bottled at 46% and non chilfiltered. Initial bottling  sold out - Supplies resumed at the end of Feb 2010. Now made by David Fitt

Chapter 7 English Single Malt Whisky 3 year old -Rum Finish - This Whisky is the same age as Chapter 6 but has spent the last year in a rum barrel.

Chapter 8 English Single Malt Whisky 3 year old Peated
Limited Edition, bottled in decanters. This is the 1st Peated English Whisky in over 100 years. Sold in engraved decanters, SOLD OUT

Chapter 9 - Single Malt Whisky 3 year old -Peated 
This peated whisky made by Iain Henderson. this is the first general release single malt whisky to be made available with a level of peatiness. Considered by all to be maturing beautifully. Bottled at 46% and non chilfiltered.  Released in June 2010. Now made by David Fitt

Chapter 10 -Single Malt Whisky  3yr old Sherry finish - 
This Whisky has been finished in a sherry cask taking on all the flavours held within. 

Chapter 11 Heavily peated single malt Whisky  
Sweet and creamy with hints of ginger biscuit, aniseed and white pepper.

Limited Editions

Chapter 11 Heavily peated single malt Whisky Decanter

A marriage of casks
Hand picked to create a unique whisky suitable to celebrate the Royal Wedding of Prince William and Catherin

30 ltr Cask
Untouched 3yr old single malt whisky, cask strength, un-chill-filtered and not coloured. Numbers limited.

50 ltr Cask
Untouched 3yr old single malt whisky, cask strength, un-chill-filtered and not coloured.

The Queen's 60th Jubilee.700ml, 46% vol.
This was bottled specially to celebrate the Queen's 60th Jubilee. Limited Edition - the distillery only has 1140 bottles

The English Whisky Co Distillers Elect 700ml, 46% vol.David Fitt, our chief distiller has produced this single malt whisky. Only 960 bottles and only available in person from the distillery

The English Whisky Co Founders Reserve 




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