The English Whisky Original Single Malt Whisky, 70cl

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Adnams makes some of England’s most popular beers, having been in the brewing business for 150 years. This cookie is set by Rubicon Project to control synchronization of user identification and exchange of user data between various ad services. The popularity of rye whisky is on the rise and you can now find several English versions sitting alongside some of the more familiar American ryes at drinks retailers. Then swot up with some knowledge below before discovering which whiskies are worthy of your attention. The small production team works seven days a week using traditional methods to produce 50,000 liters of pure alcohol (lpa) annually.

The distillery’s releases, like the Spirit of the Underground series, emphasize a strong design aesthetic: Co-founder Ewelina Chruszczyk creates the eye-catching Bimber labels and tubes in-house, giving the husband and wife team greater agility than with a design agency to manage their need for distinctive packaging, as Bimber releases each single cask as a separate limited release. To make this whisky, the Bimber team sources malt whisky from Scotland (with a minimum age of 12 years) and blends it before finishing it in casks that previously contained its own much sought after single malt. Szor estimates that the current combined output of all English distilleries is below one million lpa; that’s less than the capacity of a mid-sized scotch distillery like Glencadam. K Parliament in Westminster Hall to promote and bring awareness to the growing English whisky sector in England. However, in the past decade or so, a few brave souls have decided that England should be known for distilling whisky as well.There is currently no specific definition of English Whisky, however there is process being made on creating a statutory definition. And there’s also the mindset of English distillers to take into account – without the weight of history and tradition to carry, they’re able to tackle the whisky-making business with the freedom to explore the processes involved in their own way. The English Whisky Co released its first whisky in 2009, which makes it something of an old timer in England’s whisky revival. English Whisky distilleries have created 443 jobs across England and is sold internationally in 32 countries around the world including: Japan, France, Belgium, Netherland [b], Germany, Canada, Singapore and the USA.

Wafts of rich dark fruits, almonds and vanilla are followed by a wonderful taste of fruit cake, digestive biscuits, honey and figs with a hint of chocolate, all topped off with a long and sweet finish. It has a good whack of peaty flavours (if you’re a peat nerd then you’ll want to know it comes in at 45ppm) that make it obviously smoky, but without totally overpowering all of the other flavours. 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.

Greg is very passionate and has put a lot of time and hard work into the development of his whiskey's and gin. Rather, the successful distilleries are trying to carve their own niche and, together, put English whisky on the map as a worthy product in its own right. Scottish whisky and Irish whiskey have been popular for many years, but it's time for English malts and single grains to shine. Although England is not well known for whisky production, distillers operated in London, Liverpool and Bristol until the late 19th century, after which production of English single malt whisky ceased until 2003.

Thus far, the group has applied for Geographical Indicator status, and is now working to create definitions for English whisky and English single malt whisky. Had the opportunity to learn about the making process and ask questions, all while tasting some great whiskies.Indeed, the contemporary English whisky scene is barely 20 years old, with most of England’s 40 or so distilleries opening in the last 5 to 10 years.

Indulge your senses with this remarkably smooth Founder’s Reserve, limited edition whisky, matured in a single ex-Bordeaux wine cask. Lea Valley Distillery, Stratford, Essex (founded in the late 19th century) — produced both grain and malt whisky. UK Registered Office: The Lakes Distillery Company plc, Low Barkhouse Farm, Setmurthy, Cumbria CA13 9SJ. Founded in 1747, Gulliver's enjoyed great success in its early years, with Samuel Gulliver travelling the continent and bringing home the finest wines and spirits.The people who live here have the huge privilege of essentially living in 19 th-century England, just one hour away from London by train, and that’s a big draw for visitors.