St. George's whiskies

History

A Norfolk farming family decided to create the distillery in the mid-2000s, making use of the local barley, which had long been used for Scotch whisky. To get it going they brought in a veteran Scottish distiller. The distillery began distilling at the end of 2006 and released its first whisky after the three years of maturation the law requires. In its early years the distillery drew many people curious to see how whisky was made in England. Today it is still in the family’s hands and its range includes peated versions and different finishes.

House style

The English Whisky Co.’s style is light, fruity and clean: cereal, pear, apple, vanilla, honey and a floral touch, with a light to medium body. The English Original matures in bourbon casks and uses no peat. It is a young, fresh malt, with no rough edges, and a short, sweet finish. The house’s peated versions add soft smoke over the same fruity base.

Where to start

The English Original is the catalogue’s expression and a good gateway to English whisky: light, fruity and easy. You’ll like it if you are after a smooth, clean malt, or if you are interested in discovering English whisky. If you like it, compare it with Cotswolds, another English distillery, to see two different styles from the same country. Drink it neat or with a few drops of water.

• The English OriginalSingle malt · 43% ABV