The English Whisky Co. in Norfolk named best by Great Taste

The Great Taste Awards 2025 took place in London on Tuesday, with several Norfolk businesses celebrated for their produce. 

The annual awards, dubbed the food and drink Oscars, are among the most prestigious in the world.

The English Whisky Co. is based in Roudham (Image: Denise Bradley) The English Whisky Co. in Roudham was one of 38 businesses around the county to be awarded a star rating this year.

However, the company took home more than it bargained for as it was handed the 2025 Golden Fork for England. 

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This prize is awarded to the "most delicious product from England," as voted for by judges out of nearly 15,000 entries.

The Norfolk PX from The English Whisky Co. took the prize, beating the No.1 Chicken Liver Parfait from Waitrose and the Norfolk Chutney from R.Bainbridge Provisions for the top spot. 

Andrew Nelstop, managing director at The English Whisky Co. (Image: English Whisky Company) Andrew Nelstrop, managing director at The English Whisky Co. said: "The Norfolk PX is one of our hidden gems, often overshadowed by its sister whiskies when it comes to marketing.

"However, when it comes to production, a lot of love and care is lavished on making this amazing, versatile drink.

"To have been acknowledged by Great Taste is a real achievement, and the team are rightly proud – there have definitely been some cheerful smiles around the distillery.

Lee James and Trudy Hudson from The English Whisky Co. (Image: Richard FAULKS) "We’re now looking forward to Christmas and hoping that the addition of the Great Taste logo boosts the popularity of our stellar tipple".

The aged Pedro Ximénez sherry is refortified in whisky and aged in oak for more than eight years.

The judges felt that the product really stood out because of its creativity, calling it a "brave marriage" that "came together so well" to create the perfect aperitif or digestif.