The English Whisky – Gently Smoked Sherry Hogshead (Small Batch Release)

Rich, sweet & softly smoky — a limited-edition sherry lover’s dream

The 2025 Small Batch Release of Gently Smoked Sherry Hogshead is a whisky destined to become a favourite among fans of sherry cask maturation. Limited to just 1,380 bottles, this expression brings together the indulgent sweetness of sherry hogsheads with a softer, more nuanced level of smoke than The English Whisky Company’s traditional peated releases.

Crafted at St George’s Distillery, where every batch is intentionally small to preserve absolute quality, this release goes even further — showcasing the distillery team’s mastery in drawing out depth, balance and complexity from their exceptional cask stocks. Each Small Batch bottling is truly unique, never to be repeated. Once it’s gone, it’s gone.

This is a whisky made for cold evenings, slow contemplation and moments that call for something special — rich, warming, gently smoky and beautifully layered.

Tasting Notes

Casks

Sherry Hogshead Casks

Nose

Sweet, smoky and delightfully aromatic:

• Burnt sugar

• Rich toffee

• Sweet, gentle smoke
  With water, notes of baked apple emerge, adding fruit and warmth.

Palate

Deep, indulgent and beautifully structured:

• Soft smoke

• Smoked apple

• Cinnamon and vanilla

• Dried fruits

• Orange peel
  A rich, smooth palate with pronounced sweetness and balanced spice.

Finish

Long, sweet and smoky, with lingering fruit and warm spice.