At a time when world-class Whisky made in England was unthinkable, our father & son founders took a chance and kickstarted a category. From dream to dram, every aspect of The English is born of their vision. No investors, no interference. Just exceptional spirits that keep getting better. 

As the first English whisky distillery in over a century, we believed that it was our responsibility to do things the right way from the start, and we still do. From sourcing ingredients and building our stocks to taking the risks and leaps of faith that innovation demands, each step is a new opportunity for us to create something exceptional. 

We remain a family business with the aim to build a legacy, not an exit strategy. We are proud to have breathed new life into English whisky distilling, and we will continue to set the standard for generations to come. 

Experience the pinnacle of world-class whisky-making with the extremely limited releases in The English Founders' Private Cellars range. The rarest of the rare, these releases contain the oldest whiskies in our stocks and deliver the kind of depth, nuance and richness that cannot be replicated or reproduced - these are truly one of a kind releases, as collectible as they are delectable.