Northants Distillery celebrates first English Whisky Week with St George’s Day Event

Laurence Conisbee, founder of Wharf Distillery

Wharf Distillery, Northamptonshire’s only whisky distillery and the smallest whisky distillery in England, is proud to announce its participation in the very first English Whisky Week from 19th–27th April 2025. To mark this landmark occasion, Wharf Distillery will host 'An Evening of English Whisky' on St George’s Day, Wednesday 23 April, at its independent distillery in Towcester. The event will celebrate the incredible rise of English whisky and Wharf’s own grain-to-glass approach to small-batch whisky-making.

As the county’s only whisky producer and one of the pioneering members of the English Whisky Guild, Wharf Distillery is proud to shine a spotlight on the craft, innovation, and community spirit driving the English whisky renaissance.

An Evening of English Whisky will feature a guided tasting of Wharf’s own English single malts, exclusive cask samples, a discussion on the journey of English whisky, and a welcome drink from the distillery’s bar. Guests will have the chance to learn about Wharf’s unique distilling process and explore the stories behind its award-winning spirits.

“We’re proud to be part of the inaugural English Whisky Week, celebrating the vibrant, growing world of English whisky,” said Laurence Conisbee, founder of Wharf Distillery. “For small craft distilleries like Wharf, it’s a vital opportunity to showcase our passion, represent Northamptonshire, connect with whisky lovers, and highlight the unique spirit and innovation driving English whisky forward.”

The ex-port cask barrels used to store and create Wharf's Equinox whisky

English Whisky Week is a new nationwide celebration led by the English Whisky Guild, bringing together whisky lovers, distilleries, and communities across the country through tastings, tours, and special events. With St George’s Day at its heart, the week aims to raise awareness of the growing English whisky category and the craftsmanship behind it.

Get Involved:

Join Wharf Distillery on Wednesday 23 April for an unforgettable Evening of English Whisky discovery. Just go to their website to book www.wharfdistillery.co.uk/events

Follow Wharf Distillery on social media for event updates: @WharfDistillery

Wharf Distillery's grain to glass whisky made in Towcester

Visit www.englishwhiskyweek.com to explore other events across England, and follow them on Instagram @englishwhiskyweek

Once lost to history, English Whisky is now thriving, defined by innovation, craft and a bold spirit. Whether you’re a connoisseur or just curious, now is the time to discover what sets English Whisky apart. The future of English Whisky is now.