The English Whisky Co. – Founders Private Cellar 2007
70cl / 54.1%
£259.00
- Cask type: Port
- Malt type: Single Malt
- Region: England
- Chilfiltered: No
- Coloring: No
This rare 16-year-old single malt from The English Distillery’s Founders' Private Cellar series showcases the depth and elegance that extended port cask maturation can deliver. Distilled in August 2007 and bottled in August 2023, only 232 bottles were drawn from cask B1-0845 at a natural cask strength of 54.1%. Rich, bold, and deeply expressive, this limited release offers a luxurious snapshot of the distillery’s long-term ageing potential. Unchillfiltered and naturally coloured, it's a true collector’s gem for fans of English whisky.
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An extremely rare early single cask from the distillery's first year of production, offering a unique snapshot of the English whisky pioneer's style.
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: Varies (e.g., 5 Year Old, 7 Year Old) | |
| Vintage: 2007 | |
| Bottled: Varies (Circa 2012-2015) | |
| ABV & Size(s) Varies (46% to 57.6%) / 70cl | |
| Cask / Treatment: Single Cask (Multiple casks exist; e.g., Cask 859 Port, Cask 792 Sassicaia) | |
| Natural Colour: Not stated by the producer | |
| Non-Chill-Filtered: Yes (Confirmed for other Founders Cellar releases) | |
| Cask Strength: Varies (Some are Cask Strength) | |
| Bottle count / Outturn: Very limited (e.g., Cask 859 yielded 210 bottles) | |
| Intended channel: Distillery Exclusive (Founders Club members only) | |
| Packaging: Presentation tube/box. | |
| Notes on discrepancies The "Founders Private Cellar 2007" refers to a batch of casks from the initial 2007 distillation year, with final ABV, age, and cask type varying based on the specific cask chosen by the individual founder/club member. |
Historical Context
The English Whisky Co. (St George's Distillery) opened in 2006, making its 2007 distillation year one of the most historically important in its existence. The "Founders Private Cellar" range is reserved for the rarest and oldest whiskies in their stock, often drawn from these early distillation years.
These 2007 casks are extremely valuable as they represent the liquid from the very first batches produced by England's oldest registered distillery. The casks were initially reserved for the distillery's founders and club members, ensuring that the release is highly exclusive and limited in volume. For example, one documented bottling from this vintage, Cask 859, was a Port Cask matured for five years and yielded only 210 bottles. Another, Cask 0792, was a Sassicaia Cask matured for seven years, yielding 198 bottles.
These single cask expressions are bottled to premium standards (non-chill filtered, high ABV) and are prized by collectors for offering a unique taste of the distillery's early operational style and the evolution of English single malt.
2.1 Documented variants:
- The "Founders Private Cellar 2007" encompasses several single casks from the 2007 distillation, with ABV and age varying based on the cask owner's instruction.
- ABV range is wide (e.g., 46% to 57.6%).
- Volume: 70cl is standard.
- Outturn: Extremely low (e.g., 198 to 210 bottles per cask).
Variant Matrix:
| ABV | Volume | Market | Era cues | Relative desirability |
| 46% - 57.6% | 70cl | Founders Exclusive | Vintage 2007, Early Single Cask, Low Outturn | Highest (Provenance from first distillation year) |
2.2 Packaging & authenticity checklist:
The label must clearly state the 2007 vintage and ideally the specific Cask Number (e.g., #859, #0792). The extremely low outturn (typically under 300 bottles per cask) is a key marker. Bottles may have a slightly lower ABV (46% or 46.6%) or be at cask strength (e.g., 57.6% for the 15 Year Old expression) depending on the specific release.
2.3 Regulatory/terminology notes:
The liquid is a Single Malt Whisky from England. It is generally non-chill filtered and natural colour, consistent with the distillery's stated philosophy. The single cask provenance makes each bottle unique.
- Liquid Profile (from verifiable notes)
The profile varies based on the specific cask type (Port, Sassicaia, etc.) chosen by the founder.
Nose: Not stated by the producer.
Palate: Not stated by the producer.
Finish: Not stated by the producer.
With water: Not stated by the producer.
- Pricing & Market Dynamics (GBP)
The Founders Private Cellar 2007 is a highly valued collector's item, with prices driven by the historical significance of the vintage.
Original RRP (GBP): Not stated by the producer (Price built into initial cask purchase).
Current UK retail range (GBP, incl. VAT): 179.99 GBP (Specialist listing for a similar Founders bottling).
Recent UK/EU auction range (GBP, hammer): 110.00 GBP (Unspecified date, Cask 859), 80.00 GBP (Unspecified date, Cask 859).
Pricing stratification: Prices are highly volatile but consistently high due to the scarcity of 2007 vintage releases. The low outturn of approximately 200 bottles per cask guarantees a strong collector premium.
Liquidity & sourcing note: Liquidity is very low. Sourcing is restricted to the secondary market.
Price Snapshot:
| Channel | Date | Bottle spec | Price (GBP) | Notes |
| Retail (Specialist) | Current | 70cl / 46% ABV | 179.99 | Retail Estimate for similar 2007 cask |
| Auction (Hammer) | Not specified | 70cl / 46% ABV (Cask 859) | 110.00 | Winning bid |
| Auction (Hammer) | Not specified | 70cl / 46% ABV (Cask 859) | 80.00 | Winning bid |
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. The 2007 distillation year is historically important as it was the first full year of production, and the Founders Private Cellar represents the rarest single cask expressions from this era.
- Sourcing
- Target formats/eras to prefer: Any Single Cask bottling from the 2007 vintage (e.g., Cask 0792 Sassicaia, Cask 859 Port).
- Red flags to avoid: Be cautious of bottles lacking a specific cask number, as the value is tied to single cask provenance.
- Condition thresholds (fill/box/labels): Original packaging is critical. High fill level is expected.
- Margin/velocity expectations - qualitative: Velocity is low. Margin potential is strong when acquired near the 80.00 - 110.00 GBP hammer price.
