The English Whisky Original Single Malt Whisky, 70cl

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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.

Production began in 2017 with spirit made using only local barley and Dartmoor spring water. This is then distilled through an old reconditioned alembic still from Cognac in France. Many people would consider English whisky to still be very much in its infancy – and as relative “newcomers” to the English whisky scene, we would tend to agree. However, the future of the industry is very bright. There has already been some high profile praise for what English whisky is doing in the industry, in terms of approach and quality. English distilleries are certainly not here to cut corners, they are here to put England right in the centre of the world of whisky, which for so many years has been dominated by Scotland, Ireland, the US, and more recently, Japan. The English Whisky Co released its first whisky in 2009, which makes it something of an old timer in England’s whisky revival. Based in the St George’s Distillery, Norfolk, they use locally sourced ingredients to produce a wide range of small batch releases.Dan Szor established the Cotswolds Distillery in 2014, the same year that they also started distilling their Cotswolds Single Malt using locally grown barley. The Cotswolds Distillery eventually launched the region’s first whisky in 2017 after aging it in previously filled American oak casks. The Norfolk Nog is a blend of the company’s award-winning English Single Malt and cream, resulting in a delicious and light creamy note. You can also taste the chocolate and coffee notes that build into citrusy and subtle herbal flavors after sitting the liquid in your mouth for a while. What’s An English Whisky? The production combined column and pot still whiskies aged in Sherry and bourbon barrels. The casks impart a more flavorful profile to the whisky. Only one release to date, the eight-month-old Rebellion, but definitely one to watch for future bottlings.

They have recently branched out to do collaborations with retailers such as Harvey Nichols and Master of Malt. Look out for their superb range of blended whiskies, named The One. Though England is not well known for whisky, distillers operated in London, Liverpool and Bristol until the late 19th century, after which production of English single malt whisky ceased until 2003. [7] Since then, English whisky has experienced a resurgence in production. [8] History [ edit ] Lea Valley Distillery, Stratford, Essex (founded in the late 19th century) — produced both grain and malt whisky. It is a tasty and creamy spirit that the World Whiskies Awards recognized in 2019 as the “Best English Blended Malt (No Age Statement).” The whisky has a full-bodied flavor with notes of ginger, nutmeg, and vanilla wrapped in a sweet, comforting woodsmoke. 11. The Norfolk Nog

Cotswolds

When anyone goes up against centuries of tradition – particularly in an industry that causes as much debate as whisky – there are bound to be naysayers who dismiss any newcomers at every opportunity. But English whisky isn’t aiming to out-do the Scots at their own game. 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. One that is innovative, contemporary but, above all, of the highest possible quality.