English Whisky Company

St Georges Whisky Distillery Information

Founded in 2005 by James and Andrew Nelstop

Location England region Roudham near Thetford

Water Source Breckland aquifer

St Georges Whisky Distillery Equipment

Locally Produced Barley

Copper topped Stainless steel Mash Tun

3 Stainless steel washbacks

2 pot stills layout

Matured in American oak bourbon casks on site

Plans to use other sherry and wine casks

Master Distiller Iain Henderson of Laphroaig

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 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

St George's 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.

St George's 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.

St George's 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.

St George's Chapter 5 English Single Malt Whisky -3 year old

Limited edition Sold in engraved decanters SOLD OUT

St George's 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.

St George's 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.

St George's 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

St George's 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.

St George's Chapter 1 English New Make Spirit 46% 70cl

(Not yet whisky)

Distilled by : David Fitt

Barley Phenols : Zero Barley Type : Optic

Date Distilled   : 22.08.08 Date Bottled 15.09.08

Un-peated new make malt spirit Tasting Note:

Nose:Fresh, fragrant, lightly spicy, hint of roses, light toffee & butterscotch.

Palate: Sweet, juicy, smooth, slightly spicy. Slight notes of fresh forest floor, evergreen, a minty freshness.

St George's Chapter 2 English Peated New Make Spirit 46% 70cl (Not yet whisky)

Distilled by: David Fitt Barley Phenols: 50ppm Barley Type: Optic

Date Distilled : 29.07.08 Date Bottled 15.09.

Tasting Note:

Nose:Phenolic, smells of coke ash, cinders, tobacco and tar. Slight peppermint freshness, fresh cut grass, briny with a hint of caramel.

Palate: Warming, juicy and spicy, smoky but not highly medicinal. Dry finish.

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

18month old Single Malt Spirit (Not yet whisky)

Single Cask. Cask No. 508.

Distilled : 25.10.07 Bottled  : 16.09.09 - Unpeated malt spirit

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.

St George's Chapter 4 English Peated Single Malt Spirit 46% 70cl 18month old (Not yet whisky)

Single Cask Limited Edition.

Cask: American Bourbon 1st fill. Cask No. 518

Distilled : 01.11.07  Bottled : 02.09.09 - Numbered Bottles.

Tasting Note:

Nose:Citrus, pine, minty fresh. Spicy with paprika and pepper. Salty, smoky bacon crisps and bubblegum.

Palate: Light smoke and only lightly medicinal. Spicy and very zingy. Almost rum and raison ice-cream. Malty and floral. Nice balance with the smoke.

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