St Georges Whisky Distillery History

The English Whisky Co. was established as one of the first registered whisky distilling companies in England  for over 100 years.

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 Chapter 6 was released early December 2009.