English Whisky Co Founder Private Cellar 2007
70cl / 61.2%
£399.00
- Malt type: Single Malt
- Region: England
- Chilfiltered: No
- Coloring: No
This rare single cask release from The English Whisky Company’s Founders Private Cellar range was distilled in November 2007 and bottled just under five years later in September 2012. Drawn from a 1st fill Sauternes wine cask (#0787) and bottled at natural cask strength of 61.2%, it showcases a bold and luxurious character with sweet wine richness and a vibrant youthful intensity. Presented in an elegant Ibisco decanter, only 250 bottles were released—unrepeatable and unfiltered, a true collector’s gem.
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The oldest release to date from the distillery's Founders' Private Cellar, bottled at 57.6% ABV from a single bespoke sherry cask.
At-a-Glance:
| Distillery: The English Whisky Co. (St George's) | |
| Bottler: Distillery Bottling | |
| Country & Region: England, Norfolk (Roudham) | |
| Category: Single Malt Whisky (Single Cask) | |
| Age: 15 Years Old | |
| Vintage: 2007 | |
| Bottled: 2022 | |
| ABV & Size(s) 57.6% / 70cl | |
| Cask / Treatment: Single Ex-Oloroso Demi-Muid Cask (Bespoke Sherry Cask, Cask DM003) | |
| Natural Colour: Not stated by the producer | |
| Non-Chill-Filtered: Yes | |
| Cask Strength: Yes (57.6% ABV) | |
| Bottle count / Outturn: 572 bottles | |
| Intended channel: Distillery Exclusive (Founders Club / Specialist Release) | |
| Packaging: Standard bottle with new "sleek" branding. | |
| Notes on discrepancies: This release was the oldest bottling to date for the distillery upon its launch in 2022. The cask type is a unique "demi-muid" (large cask). |
Historical Context
This 15 Year Old single malt, distilled in 2007 and bottled in 2022, was, upon its release, the oldest single malt to date from The English Whisky Co. This bottling is a celebration of the Founders' original vision to create world-class English whisky. The 2007 distillation year is historically important as it was the first full year of production.
It is drawn from the exclusive "Founders' Private Cellar," a limited range reserved for the distillery's most aged and rarest whiskies, all bottled to the highest technical standards. The liquid was matured entirely in a single bespoke sherry cask-specifically, an ex-Oloroso demi-muid (Cask DM003). A demi-muid is a large cask, ensuring slow, deliberate maturation over the 15-year period. This extended contact with the Oloroso sherry cask provides intense dried fruit, date, and chocolate flavours, resulting in a dark, oily, and complex spirit.
The small outturn of 572 bottles and the bottling at Cask Strength (57.6% ABV) ensures that this expression is both extremely scarce and provides an unadulterated taste of the distillery's maturation capability. Its launch also coincided with the debut of the distillery's updated, "sleek" new branding.
2.1 Documented variants:
- 57.6% ABV/70cl is the single cask strength format.
- Age: 15 Year Old.
- Cask: Single Ex-Oloroso Demi-Muid Cask (DM003).
- Outturn: 572 bottles.
Variant Matrix:
| ABV | Volume | Market | Era cues | Relative desirability |
| 57.6% (Cask Strength) | 70cl | Exclusive/Limited Release | 15 Year Old, Oldest Release to Date, Single Oloroso Cask | Highest (Extreme scarcity, age, and cask strength) |
2.2 Packaging & authenticity checklist:
The label must clearly state "Aged 15 Years," the Cask No. (DM003), and the Cask Strength of 57.6% ABV. It is confirmed to be non-chill filtered. The tasting profile is described as "wonderfully dark and oily," reflecting the intense sherry maturation. The original packaging should be checked for the bottle number.
2.3 Regulatory/terminology notes:
The liquid is a Single Malt Whisky from England. The status is Cask Strength (57.6% ABV) and Non-Chill-Filtered (NCF), providing a maximum flavour experience. Demi-muid refers to the large size of the single cask used.
- Liquid Profile (from verifiable notes)
The profile is dominated by dark, indulgent sherry notes and spices.
Nose: A fantastically dark and oily single malt gives off a fantastic aroma of dates, raisins and sultanas. Hints of ginger and added fruits when a splash of water is added.
Palate: In the mouth there are waves of cherries, chocolate, and figs with a hint of ginger. The texture is full and oily, reflecting the single cask, NCF nature.
Finish: Lingering smoke, with warm spices building.
With water: A splash of water enhances the fruit and ginger notes.
- Pricing & Market Dynamics (GBP)
This 15 Year Old single cask is highly valued, with a strong retail price reflecting its status as the oldest release to date.
Original RRP (GBP): 295.00 GBP.
Current UK retail range (GBP, incl. VAT): 289.90 GBP.
Recent UK/EU auction range (GBP, hammer): 110.00 GBP (Feb 2024 - Context of older 15 Year Old cask).
Pricing stratification: The retail price of 295.00 GBP is consistent with its exclusive age and cask-strength status. The auction valuation suggests strong collector demand for the oldest English malts, creating a good margin when bought low at auction.
Liquidity & sourcing note: Liquidity is low due to the strict 572-bottle limit. Sourcing is competitive among specialist retailers.
Price Snapshot:
| Channel | Date | Bottle spec | Price (GBP) | Notes |
| Retail (Specialist) | Current | 70cl / 57.6% ABV | 289.90 | UK Retail Listing (Lowest price found) |
| Original RRP | 2022 | 70cl / 57.6% ABV | 295.00 | Stated RRP at launch |
| Auction (Hammer Context) | Feb 2024 | 70cl / 57.6% ABV (Similar 15yo) | 110.00 | Winning bid (Lower estimate) |
Distillery/Bottler Snapshot
The English Whisky Co. (St George's) is England's oldest registered whisky distillery, founded in 2006. The distillery practices "holistic whisky making" and produces a predominantly unpeated single malt. This 15 Year Old bottling is historically significant as the oldest release to date, showcasing the distillery's long-term maturation capability and its dedication to rich sherry-led single cask releases.
- Sourcing
- Target formats/eras to prefer: The single 70cl, 57.6% ABV, Cask DM003 bottling.
- Red flags to avoid: Avoid any bottles not clearly marked with the age and cask number. Be wary of confusing this with the later, cheaper Small Batch releases.
- Condition thresholds (fill/box/labels): Pristine condition is expected.
- Margin/velocity expectations - qualitative: Velocity is low. Margin potential is strong if acquired near the 110.00 GBP hammer price.
