St Georges Whisky Distillery History

The English Whisky Co. was established 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.

St.George’s Distillery became operational in December 2006.

The distillery sits in a willow field on the banks of the river Thet just off the A11 between East Harling and Roudham

The county of Norfolk produces excellent malt barley exported to distillers worldwide.

Below the distillery is a giant fresh water aquifer supplying cold pure crystal clear water.

Norfolk enjoys a lot milder climate than Scotland helping the spirit to mature a lot faster

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.

St Georges Whisky Distillery Building Timeline
Oct 05: Planning application submitted to Breckland District Council
Jan 06: Planning approval granted
April 06: Grand Designs and all surveys completed
Mar 06: Ground-works Entrance work started
April 06: General ground-works and commence construction on the maturation warehouse and stores
May 06: Building of main distillery started.
Dec 06:12th Distillery 1st run and 1st barrel filled.
Early 07: Start the distillation process.
Mar 07: Official opening by HRH Prince Charles
Summer 07: Visitor Centre open and some malt based products and general merchandise for sale

The first Norfolk Whisky Co. Single malt whisky was made available early December 2009

St Georges Distillery Bottlings

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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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

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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.

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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. to be released 2010.

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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

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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.

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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.

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

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

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

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

The English Whisky Co
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

St George's The English Whisky Co
Founders Reserve
Bottled in a decanter presented in a wood case

St George's Ibisco Decanter
Bourbon Cask