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 

Bottled in a decanter presented in a wood case

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For More information about The St George's English Whisky Distillery Click Here 

Zuidam Millstone Dutch Single Malt Whisky Page Added

Fred van Zuidam founded the distillery in 1975 with the intention of creating a small distillery that only produced very exclusive quality product range, This distillery occupied only 300 square metres consisting of 1 small still and a single production line.

Distillery Production Methods

Traditional Dutch Windmills mill the malted barley that is used to produce Zuidam Malt Whisky. By using this method for milling for their malted barley the distillery helps preserve the important Dutch heritage of the world famous windmills. Even more importantly the traditional millstones of the windmills slowly grind the malted barley into flour. This traditional way of milling causes almost no increase in the temperature of the grain and thus helps preserve the wonderful aroma’s available from the malt.

For more information about the Zuidam Distillery and its Millstone Single Malt Dutch Whisky Click Here

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Het Anker Distillery

Leclef Charles (fifth generation Van Breedam) was raised in the Mechelen Brewery. He had a close relationship with his Uncle Michel Van Breedam at Molenberg - Blaasveld where he had preserved the original authenticity of the brewery

In 1990 Charles took over his Uncles Brewery and brought with him a vision of a modernised brewery. After a period of "co-operation" with Riva and John Martin, he decided in 1998 to give new impetus to the brewery. The buildings where restored with major investments to renovate the production equipment and expand the capacity with new beers such as Cuvée van de Keizer, Gouden Carolus Ambrio the Gouden Carolus Hopsinjoor, Gouden Carolus Tripel.

This expansion developed further in 2003 towards distilling, however not traditional Dutch gin as in the previous century, but whiskey. In particular a fine single malt whiskey based on the spirit of Gouden Carolus Tripel beer!

For more information about the Het Anker Distillery Click Here

DYC (Spanish Whiskey)

The Distilleries

Palazuelos de Eresma (Segovia) Distillery is located in a privileged setting, bordering the river Eresma, famous for the excellent quality of its waters, which run on granitic soils. In addition, the Community of Castilla y Leon has an excellent reputation for producing barley. At the Palazuelos space was insufficient so the blending and bottling was transferred to Valverde del Majano (Segovia) where there is also Anise Castellana.

The DYC Distilleries carry out the main production processes - distilling both Malt and grain together, which is unusual, since even in Scotland the two types of distillation are normally at a different locations (except for Loch Lomand).

They also, have an on-site Malt House for the germination of barley which is converted into malt. This process is now almost unique in a distillery, and today there are only 4 distilleries in Scotland that have a Malt House in use.

For More Details about DYC Spanish Whiskey Click Here

Oerbaek-bryggeri Isle of Fionia Danish Whisky

ISLE of FIONIA Single malt whiskey

It is not from the Scottish islands, but on the island of Fyn (Fionia) that the old Ørbæk Brewers have thrown themselves into the production of o

rganic whiskey, from one of the first micro-distillerys in Denmark.

Isle of Fionia is the name of the new Danish Whisky and refers to the original ancient name for the island of Funen.

At Ørbæk Brewers they have installed a modern hand forged copper still with a capacity of 1000 litres. The 100 year old brewery buildings is the setting

for the processing of malting, distilling and storing whiskey in oak barrels.

The distillery has a patented column still which burns some of the cleanest and fine spirits.

More Information about the Isle of Fionia Single malt Danish Whisky Click here

St George's Founders Private Cellar English Single Malt Whisky 61.5% 70cl

This bottle of whisky has been selected from the private whisky stock of James Nelstrop, Founder of the English Whisky Co. Ltd.
The cask is known as Cask 5, one of the first and considered one of the finest casks filled at St George's and in the private ownership of the Nelstrop Family.

The cask originally held Jim Beam Bourbon, after which it was filled at St George's and has been the safe keeper of this whisky ever since.

The cask is number 0005. This whisky is unpeated.
The cask was filled on 27th November 2006 and was decanted on 1st December 2010

For More information about the St Georges English Whisky Distillery Click Here

Warenghem distillery and Breton Whisky Page Added to whiskymerchants

Founded: 1st July 1900 as a family business, now led by Gilles Leizour, with more  than a century experience in the production of fine liqueurs and spirits. On that date the Warenghem family moved from the Nord Pas de Calais  to the pink granite coast at Lannion.


Leon Warengham, the founder of  the distillery creates the Elixir of Brittany. a blend of 35 plants won awards in 1901 and 1902 at the International Exhibitions of Brest and Bordeaux, before gaining an international reputation, particularly overseas.


In 1987 the Warenghem distillery  began  producing and marketing Breton whisky in the traditional Celtic style. Produced from peated and non-peated barley. The whisky is then matured in oak barrels for a period of 3 years.

For more information about the Warengham Distillery and its whiskey click here

Mackmyra Swedish Single Malt Whisky 1st Edition 46.1% 70cl.

Single Malt Whisky from Sweden.

The Mackmyra  distillery is located in the beautiful Mackmyra Bruk mill in Gästrikland.
When the distillery opened for business in 1999 it was the only whisky distillery in Sweden, and also the most northerly in the world. 

Matured in Roasted Swedish Oak.

Mackmyra Swedish Single Malt Whisky 1st Edition 46.1% 70cl Tasting Notes...

The colour is light yellow, with hints of amber.

The nose is fruity with citrus, pear, apple, honey, light oak with hints of lightly toasted bread and fresh, buttery caramel.

The flavour is fruity and subtle, with citrus, caramel and honey. A light hint of oak can be noted at the end.

The aftertaste is well-adjusted and balanced, with hints of dark chocolate.

For optimal flavour the alcohol strength has been adjusted to 46.1% using naturally purified water from the Valbo Ridge.

 For more Information and Photo Album  about the Mackmyra Distillery in Sweden Click Here

You can buy Mackmyra Swedish Whisky at www.whiskys.co.uk

St George's Chapter 3 English Single Malt Spirit 46% 70cl

18+ Months Old (Not yet whisky).

English Whisky Co.
Founded in 2005 by James and Andrew Nelstop
Location England region Roudham near Thetford
Water Source Breckland aquifer

Single Cask Limited Edition.

Cask: American Bourbon 1st fill. Cask No. 510.

Distilled : 25.10.07 Bottled : 27.08.09. Numbered Bottles.

St George's Tasting Note..
Unpeated malt spirit from St George’s Distillery, the home of England’s only Whisky Distillery.
Tasting Note:
Nose: Sweet, soft & slightly spicy. Fresh cut grassy notes, along with gentle vanilla. Definite toffee. Nose softens with water and is quite nutty (hazelnuts, cashews).

Palate: Quite full-bodied. Tingling and textured on the palate. Fresh wood, vanilla, again nutty and slight cereal character.

A little salty and dry on the long finish.

For more details about the St Georges English Whisky Distillery Click Here

Penderyn Single Malt Welsh Whisky 46% abv Madeira Finished

(Well it is St Davids Day)
The Penderyn Distillery is found in the picturesque village of Penderyn in the southern reaches of the scenic splendor of the Brecon Beacons National Park. The area has spectacular mountain scenery, open moorland and valleys containing fast-flowing streams, rivers and waterfalls.

The famous and popular Scwyd-Yr-Eira waterfall is within walking distance of the distillery.  All distillation, maturation and (unusually) bottling are carried out on the company's premises; enabling close quality control to be applied to all stages of the process.

Penderyn Single Malt Welsh Whisky   46% abv Madeira Finished Tasting notes:

This whisky is ‘finished’ in Madeira casks to impart a generous flavour of subtle complexity and gentle moreishness.  The unique distillation process at Penderyn produces a single malt whisky that is supremely smooth, light in character, softly golden in colour and does not require chill filtering. 

At a premium strength of 46% abv, Penderyn has an exceptionally balanced taste and the aroma is of cream, toffee and fleetingly of fresh new leather.  Then, as the initial sensations fade, the finishing notes of tropical fruits, raisins and vanilla emerge strongly and are long lasting.

Penderyn Welsh single Malt Whisky Bottling notes updated Click Here

Stauning Single Malt Danish Whisky

Stauning Single Malt Danish Whisky added to www.whiskymerchants.co.uk

The story of Stauning Whiskey started during a weekend in May 2005 a group of nine friends were enjoying a glass or two of Scotch single malt whisky, and wondering why no whiskey was made in Denmark.

All the conditions are present. The climate, malting and well water. This discussion was replaced by curiosity. They decided that they simply had to try to create a Danish single malt whiskey.


At a former butchers the group had some rooms available. However they needed some time to get them restored and approved by the Danish Food Agency to produce whiskey.

TAX ( Danish Agency) was contacted to have the various applications approved, as there was a wide range of authorities to be contacted before whiskey production could commence

When the permits were in place, they could finally buy the essential equipment - copper pot stills are not exactly a standard item, so they ended up getting two custom-hand-made pot stills from Spain and shipping them to Denmark. One wash still 400 litres and a spirit still 200 litres.

Whilst waiting for the sills to be delivered they resolved the other production problems of, malting the barley, drying oven, mashing, fermentation, etc.


For more details about Stauning Single Malt Danish Whisky Distillery Click here