English Whisky Co. Peated Burgundy single barrel – Harvey Nichols
70cl / 51%
£99.00
- Cask type: Burgundy
- Malt type: Single Malt
- Region: England
Tasting Notes
Cherry chocolate liqueurs, Smoked paprika and Freshly brewed coffee
Toasted nuts, Dried fruits and Christmas spices
Smoked chilies
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A 2007-distilled, 2019-bottled, peated English single malt fully matured in a first-fill Pinot Noir Burgundy cask, exclusive to Harvey Nichols.
At-a-Glance
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Distillery / Bottler / Country & Region | The English Whisky Co. (St George’s Distillery) / England |
| Category | Single malt English whisky (single cask, peated) |
| Age / Vintage / Bottled | NAS on label; distilled 2007, bottled 2019 (12 years implied) |
| ABV & Size(s) | 51% ABV / 70cl |
| Cask / Treatment | Full maturation in a first-fill Pinot Noir Burgundy barrel (c. 250L) |
| Natural Colour | Yes |
| Non-Chill-Filtered | Yes |
| Cask Strength | No (reduced slightly from cask strength) |
| Bottle count / Outturn | 280 bottles |
| Intended channel | Exclusive retailer bottling (Harvey Nichols) |
| Packaging | Standard English Whisky Co. bottle with Harvey Nichols single cask label |
| Notes on discrepancies | Label is NAS but dates confirm 12 years; peated spirit and Burgundy cask are the key identifiers |
Historical Context
The English Whisky Co. revived English single malt in 2006 and quickly began experimenting with cask types and peated runs. This 2007 distillation is from very early peated stock. Giving it a full 12 years in a Pinot Noir Burgundy cask is unusually bold for the distillery: most producers use red wine casks for finishing, not full-term maturation. The bottling was offered exclusively via Harvey Nichols, keeping the outturn tight at 280 bottles and making it attractive to collectors of both English whisky and UK-retail exclusives.
Technical Specification & Variant Map
This is a peated, single-cask English single malt, distilled 2007, bottled 2019, 51% ABV, natural colour, NCF, full-term Burgundy maturation.
Documented variants
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51% ABV, 70cl, Burgundy single barrel, peated, 280 bottles, Harvey Nichols exclusive
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No other variants of this exact cask
Variant Matrix
| ABV | Volume | Cask Type | Age (implied) | Relative desirability |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 51% | 70cl | Full-term Pinot Noir Burgundy barrel | 12 years (2007–2019) | Highest (only variant) |
Packaging & authenticity checklist
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Label must show Harvey Nichols as exclusive or as recipient.
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51% ABV, 70cl, bottle number / 280.
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Colour will be red-gold to ruby-gold from the Burgundy cask – this is natural.
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Check capsule and cork for integrity; this is a relatively recent bottling so fill should be high.
Regulatory/terminology notes
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English malt follows UK whisky legislation.
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Even though the label is NAS, the two dates make the age explicit and can be noted in catalogues.
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NCF and natural colour are part of the distillery’s premium single cask policy.
Liquid Profile
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Nose: Red berries, cherry liqueur, chocolate, vanilla, with a thread of clean peat smoke and smoked paprika.
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Palate: Full and oily at 51%; toasted nuts, dried fruits, winter spice, red-berry sweetness from the wine cask, peat woven through.
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Finish: Long, warming, smoked wood and dried cherry, with lingering spice.
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With water: Recommended; helps marry smoke and red fruit.
Pricing & Market Dynamics (GBP)
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Original RRP: £99.00
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Current UK retail: £99.00–£136.85 depending on remaining stock and retailer position.
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Recent auction: £85.00–£120.00 depending on whether the Harvey Nichols link was clearly stated and on bottle number.
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Stratification: early bottle numbers and pristine labels at the top; later/unknown numbers or scuffed labels at the mid; unboxed toward the lower band.
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Liquidity: low (280 bottles), but velocity is good among English-whisky and single-cask shoppers.
Price Snapshot
| Channel | Date | Bottle spec | Price (GBP) | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retail | Recent | 70cl, 51%, Harvey Nichols | 99 | Original RRP/lowest |
| Retail | Recent | 70cl, 51%, Harvey Nichols | 136.85 | Upper retail band |
| Auction | Recent | 70cl, 51%, Harvey Nichols | 85–120 | Hammer, condition-led |
Distillery/Bottler Snapshot
St George’s/English Whisky Co. established the modern English category and has used single-cask releases like this to show versatility: peated spirit, unusual full-term wine wood, and retailer exclusives.
Sourcing
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Target bottles with full label information and high fill.
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Avoid bottles missing the Harvey Nichols designation.
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Buy close to £100 and list £130–£150 if condition and box are intact.
