The English Whisky Company at Roudham near Thetford have just released their first single malt whisky, a non-peated version called “Chapter 6″ - the first to be distilled in England for more than 100 years. The distillery was set up in 2006, but only now can their spirit be oficially called whisky, after being stored in oak barrels for 3 years.

They sell other whiskies and their own Norfolk liqueurs too. I ordered a bottle of their malt spirit last Christmas as a present for somebody and they were very helpful with the purchase, shipping my pretty-late order up to Lancashire safely and in time for the holiday with no fuss.

There – that’s another idea for a Norfolk Christmas present sorted for you!