Adnams distillery information
The Adnams distillery is located in a Brewery that was established in 1872 in Southwold, Suffolk, England by George and Ernest Adnams. Since then the great majority of produce has been beer, but since 2010, some empty space in the existing buildings now house Copper House Distillery, and thus the facility is now also capable of producing gin, vodka, and of course whisky. The distillery uses part of the equipment from the brewery (for example the mash tun and fermentation vessels), and then transports the spirit to a Column (“Beer Stripping”) still that is used to strip the alcohol from the wash. From there it will be further distilled in a pot still fitted with a 3 plate carter head. Rectifying columns are installed as well, but those are meant for the vodka (and gin_ producing process, and are not used while making whisky.Adnams Whiskies
Apart from several gins and vodka, liqueur and Absinthe, two different whiskies are produced at Adnams:- Single Malt No. 1; made from 100% East Anglican barley, and matured in French oak barrels for 3 years. Released in November 2013, 4,000 bottles. A second release followed in 2014.
- Triple Grain No. 2; made from wheat, barley, and oats; matured in American oak casks. Released in November 2013. 4,000 bottles.
Distillery info:
Detail |
Information |
|---|---|
| Name | Adnams |
| Region | Suffolk |
| Country | England |
| Logo |  |
| Status | Active |
| Founded | 2010 |
| Water source | ? |
| Malting floor | No |
| Owned by | Adnams Plc |
| Address | Adnams Plc Sole Bay Brewery East Green Southwold, Suffolk IP18 6JW United Kingdom +44 (0) 1502 727200 |
| Visitor centre | Yes |
| Website | http://adnams.co.uk/ |
| http://twitter.com/adnams | |
| http://www.facebook.com/adnams | |
| Map |
Distillery Setup:
Component |
Capacity |
Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| Mash tun | ? tonnes | 1 |
| Washback | 45,000 litres | 19 (stainless steel) |
| Wash still | 1,000 liters/hour litres | 1 (Beer stripping still) |
| Spirit Still | spiritstill_c litres | 1 |
| Expected yearly output in LPA (Litres of pure alcohol) | ? |
Frequently Asked Questions
The Adnams distillery is located in a brewery that was established in 1872 in Southwold, Suffolk, England, by George and Ernest Adnams. Beer has always made up the great majority of what’s produced there, but since 2010, empty space in the existing buildings has housed Copper House Distillery, making the facility also capable of producing gin, vodka, and whisky.
Yes, in part. The distillery uses some of the brewery’s own equipment, including the mash tun and fermentation vessels, before transporting the spirit to a column beer-stripping still that strips the alcohol from the wash. From there, it’s further distilled in a pot still fitted with a 3-plate carter head. Rectifying columns are also installed, but those are used for the vodka and gin production process rather than whisky.
Adnams produces two different whiskies: Single Malt No. 1, made from 100% East Anglian barley and matured in French oak barrels for 3 years, first released in November 2013 as a 4,000-bottle run with a second release following in 2014; and Triple Grain No. 2, made from wheat, barley and oats and matured in American oak casks, also released in November 2013 as a 4,000-bottle run. Beyond whisky, the distillery also produces gins, vodka, liqueur and absinthe.
Yes, Adnams has a visitor centre.