The English Distillery 2012 Single Cask #B1/0800 Sauternes 70cl

The English Distillery 2012 Single Cask #B1/0800 Sauternes 70cl

The first distillations took place in 2006 under the guiding hand of the now retired Iain Henderson and everything from barley to bottle is done by hand at the first English malt whisky distillery in 100 years. The Norfolk-based distillery describes its releases as 'chapters' with Chapters 1 to 4 classed as young malt spirits and Chapter 5 standing out as its first legal whisky.

In 2013, the English Whisky Company introduced a new series called The Black Range to develop a more consistent product: within this range are two expressions including Classic and Peated - later re-branded as Original and Smokey - with both being bottled at 43% and bourbon-matured.

Single Cask

Distilled: June 2012

Bottled: March 2022

Age: 9 Years Old

Cask Type: Charred Oak / Sauterne

Cask Number: B1 / 0800

About The English Distillery 

At a time when world-class Whisky made in England was unthinkable, our father and son founders took a chance and kick-started a category. In 2006, The English Distillery became England’s first registered, operational whisky distillery for over 100 years. When our founders built the distillery at the Norfolk site, they chose a spot directly above a source of sweet, mineral-rich water; the same water that’s made our whisky every day since 2006. Norfolk’s microclimate is optimal for barrel ageing, with clean air, mild winters, and dry summers. Every drop of ‘The English’ is aged in carefully selected barrels onsite. Still family-owned and not beholden to investors, we are passionate about using traditional, slow processes to ensure every drop of whisky is made the right way, whilst continually trialling to get the best results with a varied and well-aged stock. This approachable, exceptional portfolio is designed to invite discovery so that you will find something you love. All the whiskies are loved by customers and judges worldwide, achieving the ‘World’s Best Single Malt’ in the 2024 World Whiskies Awards, a three-star award in the 2025 Great Taste Awards and Gold at The 2025 IWSC Awards. This recognition is a testament to our passion, craft and over 18 years of distilling excellence.

56.2% ABV

70cl