Adnams Copper House Distillery: Southwold, Suffolk
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Adnams Copper House Distillery is the whisky, gin and vodka distillery of the Adnams brewery in Southwold, Suffolk. It sits alongside a brewery that has been trading on the same site for centuries.
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Adnams Copper House at a glance
Distillery fact | Verified detail |
|---|---|
Producer / distillery | Adnams Copper House |
Location | Suffolk, England |
Ownership | Adnams |
History / origin | Copper House whisky distillation within the Adnams brewery site |
Whisky characteristics | Copper House whisky distillation within the Adnams brewery site |
Visiting | Consult current official visitor information; not every distillery is open to tours. |
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Where it is
The distillery is in Southwold on the Suffolk coast, at the Adnams site. Adnams is a regional brewer, founded in 1872 when George and Ernest Adnams bought the Sole Bay Brewery. The earliest recorded brewing on the site dates to 1396, by Johanna de Corby.
How the distillery began
Adnams set up the Copper House distillery in 2010. An 800 litre copper pot still with 42 plated rectifying columns, supplied by the German maker Carl, went into operation in November 2010. Capacity was expanded in 2015 with two extra pot stills.
What it makes
The range covers gin, vodka and English whisky. The whisky range is built on three different mash bills:
A single malt made from 100% malted barley
A rye whisky made from 75% rye and 25% malted barley
A triple malt made from 60% malted barley, 35% wheat and 5% oats
Less common products include a beer spirit called Spirit of Broadside, two absinthes, and a brandy made from locally grown grapes.
Sources
Wikipedia entry on Adnams, which cites the company's own history pages. Founding dates for the brewery and the 2010 still installation come from that entry.
What makes Adnams Copper House distinctive?
Copper House whisky distillation within the Adnams brewery site
Adnams Copper House whisky bottles and expression comparison
Bottle / expression | Age | ABV | Cask maturation / notes |
|---|---|---|---|
Adnams Triple Malt Whisky | NAS / edition varies | Check label | Copper House whisky distillation within the Adnams brewery site |
Adnams Rye Malt Whisky | NAS / edition varies | Check label | Copper House whisky distillation within the Adnams brewery site |
Named expressions include historic or limited releases and do not guarantee current availability, strength or specifications. Check the producer's labels.
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Frequently asked questions about Adnams Copper House
Where is Adnams Copper House located?
Suffolk, England.
Who owns or operates Adnams Copper House?
Adnams.
What is distinctive about Adnams Copper House?
Copper House whisky distillation within the Adnams brewery site
What whisky is associated with Adnams Copper House?
Adnams Triple Malt Whisky, Adnams Rye Malt Whisky. Current availability must be checked.
Can you tour Adnams Copper House?
Please check the producer's current visitor information; not all locations welcome visitors.
Sources and editorial checks
Existing history and sources are retained above. Ownership, operating status, bottlings and tours may change.
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