A new crop of whisky producers in England have taken their own unique approaches to production, and the results are often absolutely delicious” The blend rested in medium-charred bourbon casks for the next few years until the distillery released the spirit during World Whisky Day in 2019. It was a limited-edition release of only around 500 bottles making it more expensive than other brands. Only one release to date, the eight-month-old Rebellion, but definitely one to watch for future bottlings. Following its first single malt release in 2019, Bimber’s whiskies have won many awards. All single cask or small batch, they are also extremely valuable on the auction market with collectors. Bimber is doing so well in fact that expansion is planned with a distillery in the Speyside region of Scotland.

In the past decade, the opening of East London Liquor Company, headed by Tom Hills, and London Distillery Company started to revive whisky production in England’s capital. England, like Scotland, has a history of producing single malt whisky. However, the production of English single malt whisky ceased around 1905 with the closure of Lea Valley Distillery, in Stratford, London, by the Distillers Company Limited, one of the forerunners of Diageo. Feilden, Eloise (September 12, 2023). "First UK standards on whisky production published". The Drinks Business. Sweet mash spirit is made in single batches through three copper pot stills using corn, rye and malted barley. The result: a bourbon-style spirit produced in one of the UK’s biggest seaside resorts. They are also experimenting with other styles such as single malt and rye whiskey. While many associate British whisky primarily with Scotland, English whisky has experienced a boom in recent years. There are currently more than thirty whisky distilleries in England, and you can find the best of them here at House of Malt.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. BUY HERE Oxford Rye Whisky, Heritage Grains, 47.4% Spirit of Yorkshire, Filey Bay Moscatel Finish, 46% Spirit of Yorkshire, Filey Bay Moscatel Finish, 46% The English whisky distilleries are all at various stages of development with the oldest St George’s Distillery brewing whisky for nearly 20 years [17] and The Cotswolds distillery is the largest producer of whisky in England. [18] Brands [ edit ] No By combining the experience of its members, the EWG aims to showcase the remarkable diversity and quality of the many unique English whiskies out there, as well as to underscore the tireless pursuit of creativity, inclusivity and innovation that exists across the sector. As modern craftspeople, all EWG members share knowledge and expertise and work collaboratively for the future good of English whisky. Gulliver’s 47 is a Single Malt Whisky produced eight generations later by Stuart Gulliver, Samuel’s descendant. It is distilled by The English Whisky Company in Norfolk and matured using bourbon barrels from the Jim Beam Distillery.

Adnams Distillery proudly entered the whisky market in 2014 with the release of Single Malt Whisky. All the barley used in production came from East Anglian. Its makers also added spirits that went through aging using American oak casks for more complexity. West, Millie (June 8, 2023). "The Best English Whisky to Buy in 2023, According to the Experts". Esquire. English whisky is a liquor made of cereal grains, malt and water, it consists of 3 variations of malt whisky or grain whisky and single cask and is produced in England. [1] English Whisky https://www.theguardian.com/travel/2018/dec/19/10-best-uk-new-distilleries-whisky-gin-vodka-tours-tastings

And in December 2009, The English Whisky Company started releasing impressive whiskies sourcing locally grown barley and other ingredients from within England. Their Triple Distilled Whisky, bottled at 46% ABV, is a category winner at the World Whiskies Awards and even gets recognition from Jim Murray’s Whisky Bible. 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 ] Keep an eye out for first and new releases from the distilleries on the English Whisky Map as we continue to bring exceptional whiskies to the table over the coming years. Do get in touch if you know of any more distilleries in the pipeline. 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. Bristol Distillery (founded in the 17th century) — produced grain whisky which was "sent to Scotland and Ireland to make a Blended Scotch and Irish whisky, for whisky purpose it is specially adapted, and stands in high favour".

England offers the best English whiskies despite resting for more than a century in making the spirit. The popularity of their neighboring distillers, such as Irish Whiskey and Scotch, made the English people heavily rely on imports rather than distilling locally. Although most famously known for creating Forest Gin, this Macclesfield-based Forest Distillery also offers one of the best English whiskies in the industry. The distillers blended 100% malt whiskies aged at least eight years old and then finished the spirit using a 50-year-old Oloroso Sherry cask. Yes, whiskey is popular in England. It is among the top whiskey consumers worldwide, along with Japan, India, France, and the United States [3] .Despite that, the companies must meet the definitions listed in the EU Regulation of 2008, such as having a minimum bottling alcohol content of 40% ABV. There is also a pending application for Geographical Indication to protect English whisky products from cheap imports imitating the spirit. FAQs BUY HERE The English Smokey Single Malt, 43% White Peak Wire Works Small Batch Single Malt, 46.2% White Peak Wire Works Small Batch Single Malt, 46.2% The village of Hunmanby, sitting near the coastal town of Filey, is home to Yorkshire’s first-ever single malt whisky distillery. Growing out of a nearby brewery, the distillery is operated using only barley grown on the co-founders’ farm. They have filled over 2,000 casks since production began in mid-2016. Reporting on the first festival dedicated to English whisky, Felipe Schrieberg from Forbes highlighted in this article the exciting future of English whisky:

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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. In 2015, Anno Distillery collaborated with Westerham Brewery to craft the first whisky in Kent County. Westerham Brewery is in charge of the fermentation, while the Anno Distillery in Marden is for the distillation process. 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.