The English Whisky Original Single Malt Whisky, 70cl

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Even the spicy notes have a sweetness to them, with ginger the most obvious among them, and it has a long finish, helped by a slightly oily, viscous feel in the mouth. Cotswolds recently expanded, making it one of the largest whisky distilleries in England, with a 2-ton mash tun, a 10,000-liter wash still, and 7,500-liter spirit still, increasing production capacity from 125,000 lpa up to a potential 750,000. Apart from technical considerations there are also environmental differences that are likely to affect the whisky production – the warmer climate of England’s Southern counties will cause whisky to age in a different way to those in the colder regions of Scotland. Launched in 2016 by The English Distillery, England's oldest registered whisky distillery, The English range features a pair of English single malt whiskies - this is the Original expression, showing off a creamy, vanilla-rich flavour profile. The build up to the first release of English single malt was palpable, and it just exploded onto the market.

I bought tickets for this experience for our friends 60th Birthday's and I can definitely recommend it to anyone. The survey found there are currently 38,000 casks of English Whisky maturing in distillery warehouses with an estimated 50,000 casks expected to be laid down by distilleries by the end of 2024. There are currently 49 English distilleries across 9 regions in England, [16] 26 independent distilleries and 23 distilleries that are members of the English Whisky Guild. When anyone goes up against centuries of tradition – particularly in an industry that causes as much debate as whisky – there are bound to be naysayers who dismiss any newcomers at every opportunity.As for the English Whisky Guild’s evolution, it will require consensus on batch versus continuous distillation, using pot or column stills, and whether to insist on 100% English grains, which could make life difficult for peated whisky producers. Among its key characteristics is an initial fruitiness that conjures various sweet desserts, from banoffee pie to cherry tarts, and a shaving of chocolate orange. It’s loaded with the kind of spice and oak flavours that makes rye a punchier spirit than other whiskies, with fruity tangs, herby tingles and toasty, nutty flavours thrown in for good measure.

Proudly brought to you by The London Distillery Company these Whiskey’s have the distinction of being the distilled in London. While most new English distilleries have been releasing their whiskies to a fanfare of marketing noise, Dartmoor Distillery has been going about its business much more quietly, allowing the quality of their products to do all the talking. K Parliament in Westminster Hall to promote and bring awareness to the growing English whisky sector in England. Finished for a year in tawny port casks, this rich, full-bodied spirit is subtly smoky and fruity, with a smooth, oily mouthfeel.We double cask mature: after some time, the spirit is transferred into a previously used single malt Scottish whisky barrel for finishing, which softens the oaky bourbon notes and allows a little more of a comfortable rest in the final stages of ageing. Crafted in small batches, the exquisite Dartmoor Gin 1890 is a celebration of the finest ingredients and botanicals sourced from the idyllic landscapes of Dartmoor and Devon. Now whisky is being made in neighbouring Suffolk, at the Adnams micro-distillery in Southwold, in Battersea at The London Distillery Company and, very soon, at The Lakes Distillery in northern Cumbria.

Masthouse Whisky Single Malt - Pot Distilled is made with specially grown Kentish grain, and is a beguiling spirit inspired by the ancient craft of ship mast-making at Chatham's Royal Dockyard, where it is distilled.English whisky producers currently follow EU Regulation (2019/787)) that define whisky alongside the British Standards institutes whisky guidelines. Have a look through this list of English whiskies currently available and hopefully you’ll find at least a few that will convince you that England is one of the most exciting whisky producing nations around. With limited capacity, Bimber has attracted a strong community of whisky lovers through its single cask program. We are incredibly proud each time we release a cask from the family cellar, which was first started by our founder, James Nelstrop. This allows for more flexibility within some of the methods used, including the ability to mature spirit in woods other than oak.

The English Whisky Co released its first whisky in 2009, which makes it something of an old timer in England’s whisky revival. Designed to be drinkable as a young whisky, Bimber is full-bodied and fruity, with notes of sweet vanilla and a hint of spice. The whiskies were also very good and you don’t need to be a expert to understand or enjoy this experience! Among this range is a great choice of peated whiskies, including the readily available English Smokey. Eventually, he decided to combine bucolic bliss with his love of spirits and the rest, as they say, is whisky.

On 6 November 2023 the Cooper King Distillery released a whisky distilled using only net zero energy. While best known for distilling gin, England also has a history of whisky making that dates back to the 1800s.