The St. George's Distillery made headlines back in 2006 when they became the first English whisky distillery (dedicated to single malt) in over 100 years. As with any 'new' business venture, there are successes and lessons learned throughout the way, and the English Whisky Company (EWC) have worn their heart on their sleeve in that... Continue Reading →
Tasting Notes: The English Whisky Co – Diamond Jubilee (2012 Bottling)
Today is St. George's Day - the national saint day for England - and as such, for the last few years, I have looked to post about an English whisky. In 2022, there is a fairly major landmark occurring: the Platinum Jubilee. This week Queen Elizabeth turned 96, and HRH has now reigned for 70... Continue Reading →
News: The English Whisky Co Release “The Sherry Hogshead”
Not a press release for once - just me sharing some news from The English Whisky Company. The EWC have just launched a new expression! Released in their decanter style bottles and boasting one of their most heavily sherried releases to date, they have simply called it "The Sherry Hogshead". There is no indication as... Continue Reading →
Triple Tipple: The English Whisky Co – Chapters 10, 11, 12
Today is April 23rd, a.k.a. St. George’s Day, the national day of England, and so it seems an appropriate day to publish a post about the English Whisky Co. (EWC). The coincidences don't stop there, because their site is actually called the St. George’s Distillery in Roudham, Norfolk. Though the St. George branding and name... Continue Reading →
Tasting Notes: The English Whisky Co – Cabernet Sauvignon Cask
Following the 2017 rebrand of The English Whisky Co. it seems that the 'Chapter' naming and numbering convention of the distillery releases has fallen by the wayside for a stronger emphasis on their newly found identity as "The English". Since the initial release of their two staples releases under this brand ("Original" and "Smokey"), the... Continue Reading →
Tasting Notes: The English Whisky Co – Chapter 6
When the St. George's Distillery was created, the Nelstrop family of Roudham, Norfolk, set out to document the story of their development and the first English whisky made in ca. 100 years by releasing their spirit in "Chapters". Chapter 1 took the form of the colourless, unpeated new-make spirit, bottled after just 1 month or... Continue Reading →