The English Whisky HRH Prince Louis of Cambridge – 2018
70cl / 46%
£269.00
- Malt type: Single Malt
- Region: England
- Chilfiltered: No
- Coloring: No
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A scarce commemorative English single malt marking Prince Louis’s birth, bottled at 46% and presented in a royal-themed tube.
At-a-Glance
| Field | Details |
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| Distillery / Bottler / Country & Region | St George’s (The English Distillery) / Distillery bottling / England, Norfolk |
| Category | Single Malt English Whisky |
| Age / Vintage / Bottled | Not stated / 2018 / 2018 |
| ABV & Size(s) | 46% / 70cl |
| Cask / Treatment | Not stated by the producer (some retailers claim Sauternes finish; producer does not confirm) |
| Natural Colour | Producer not stated; independent databases list uncoloured |
| Non-Chill-Filtered | Producer not stated; independent databases list NCF |
| Cask Strength | No |
| Bottle count / Outturn | Conflicting reports: 480 bottles (database) vs 299 (retailer). Producer figure not published. |
| Intended channel | UK specialist retail and distillery sales |
| Packaging | Presentation tube; commemorative label |
| Notes on discrepancies | Outturn conflict (480 vs 299). Where sources disagree, prefer non-retailer databases; producer has not published an official count. |
Historical Context
The English Distillery (founded 2006 by the Nelstrop family) has developed a Royal Range of commemoratives marking contemporary royal milestones. This 2018 release celebrates the birth of HRH Prince Louis on 23 April 2018. The distillery matured and bottled the whisky on site in Roudham, Norfolk, using locally sourced barley and Forsyths copper stills. The bottling sits within a period when English single malt gained wider recognition and specialist retailers embraced limited commemorative expressions.
Technical Specification & Variant Map
2.1 Documented variants
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HRH Prince Louis of Cambridge, 2018, 46% 70cl, tube (UK market; commemorative label).
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Barcodes and tech flags (as recorded by databases): 5060199681614; non-chill-filtered and natural colour recorded by independent databases; not stated by the producer.
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No confirmed alternate ABVs or sizes published by the producer.
Variant Matrix
| ABV | Volume | Market | Era cues | Relative desirability |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 46% | 70cl | UK/EU specialist retail | 2018 birth of Prince Louis; royal crest label | Higher (scarcer, commemorative) |
2.2 Packaging & authenticity checklist
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Capsule/closure: Standard capsule over cork; no tax strip for UK issue.
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Label: Commemorative text naming Prince Louis, year 2018; check print clarity and embossing (if any).
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Outer: Card tube with matching livery; look for correct font alignment and batch coding on base.
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Stickers: UK duty stamp on bottle shoulder for domestic distribution; absence on some export examples is normal.
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Codes: Some bottles carry barcodes on back label; cross-check 5060199681614 where present.
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Pitfalls: Blurry print, wrong ABV/size, or mismatched tube/bottle indicate re-pairs; avoid low fills or damaged corks. No known decanter variant for this edition.
2.3 Regulatory/terminology notes
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Bottled at 46% (not cask strength).
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NCF and natural colour are frequently recorded by third-party databases, but the producer did not print these claims prominently on all materials; treat as best-effort indicators.
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Age not declared: permitted under UK/Scotch-style rules for single malt provided minimum 3 years’ maturation is met.
Liquid Profile (from verifiable notes)
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Nose: Sweet vanilla and toffee, apricot and mixed spice; hints of figs, dates, cloves, orange, and a subtle banana note.
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Palate: Creamy texture; vanilla, toffee, gentle clove and mixed spice; creme brulee and bread-and-butter pudding accents; brandy snaps.
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Finish: Long, warming, sweet-spiced.
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With water: Becomes softer and more patisserie-led; spices calm, vanilla and apricot persist.
Pricing & Market Dynamics (GBP)
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Original RRP (GBP): £80 (specialist retail at launch).
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Current UK retail range (GBP, incl. VAT): Not commonly in open retail; occasional specialist listings around £80 when available; database-style dealers list from c. £140–£200 when stock appears; limited availability.
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Recent UK/EU auction range (GBP, hammer): £85 (Whisky.Auction, Oct 2025); £120 (Whisky Hammer, May 2025).
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Pricing stratification: Single commemorative spec only; condition (tube, fill, seal) and provenance drive variance more than ABV/size.
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Liquidity & sourcing note: Thin supply; sells when listed but not a monthly fixture. Expect sporadic lots rather than continuous liquidity.
Price Snapshot
| Channel | Date | Bottle spec | Price (GBP) | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aston’s of Manchester (retail) | Historic listing | 70cl, 46%, tube | £80 | OOS; indicative RRP |
| Whisky.Auction | Oct 2025 | 70cl, 46%, with tube | £85 | Hammer |
| Whisky Hammer | May 2025 | 70cl, 46%, with tube | £120 | Hammer; single lot datapoint |
Distillery/Bottler Snapshot
The English Distillery operates at Roudham, Norfolk, established in 2006, widely cited as England’s first registered single malt distillery in over a century. Production and bottling occur on site; the style spans unpeated and peated runs, with longer fermentations increasingly common in recent years. Small commemorative runs sit alongside the core range.
Sourcing
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Target formats/eras to prefer
Clean, complete sets with tube, clear duty stamp, high shoulder fill, unbroken capsule. Early shipment receipts or retailer paperwork add comfort. -
Red flags to avoid
Split capsules, stained labels, missing tube, or mismatched packaging; unresolved discrepancy on outturn should not by itself be a red flag, but avoid sellers asserting certainty without evidence. -
Condition thresholds (fill/box/labels)
Base of neck fill or higher; tube intact with minimal edge wear; labels clean, no lifting. -
Margin/velocity expectations — qualitative
Moderate; sells to Royal memorabilia and English whisky collectors. Expect steady interest around royal anniversaries.
