The Whisky Exchange has been celebrating English Whisky Week with a curated line-up that captures the rapid evolution of England’s whisky scene, a category now spanning more than 60 producers from London to the Yorkshire coast.
The selection reflects just how broad English whisky has become, from bourbon-led single malts to cask-forward rye and blended malts. For those keen to explore beyond Scotland and Ireland, it’s a timely reminder that England’s distillers are carving out an identity of their own.
The selection reflects just how broad English whisky has become, from bourbon-led single malts to cask-forward rye and blended malts…
White Peak Distillery leads the line-up with Wire Works Bourbon Barrel, bottled at 53.4% ABV. Produced in Derbyshire’s Peak District, this single malt was matured exclusively in premium ex-bourbon barrels sourced from Heaven Hill. The cask choice keeps the distillery’s spirit character front and centre, resulting in a bright, expressive whisky with notes of vanilla, cheesecake, white chocolate, lemon curd, candied ginger and peaches. Named The Whisky Exchange’s Whisky of the Year 2026, it’s a great example of what English malt can do with straightforward bourbon maturation.
From East London Liquor Co comes a single rye whisky, bottled at a punchy 62.1% ABV. This exclusive bottling was fermented using Belgian saison beer yeast and matured in first-fill oloroso sherry casks, a choice that gives it notable depth and spice. The nose opens with oatmeal raisin cookies, dried cherries and red liquorice, before moving into intense cereal notes. On the palate, treacle toffee, raw sugarcane, dark chocolate, espresso, roasted nuts and umeboshi plums build into a long, malty finish with chocolate-dipped coffee beans.
Cotswolds Distillery continues to be a key reference point for the category, and its Signature Single Malt remains one of the most recognisable English expressions. Bottled at 46% ABV, it uses locally grown floor-malted barley and is matured in a combination of STR ex-red wine casks and ex-bourbon barrels. The result is sweet and fruit-led, with notes of honey, Seville orange, marmalade and dark red fruits, all of which linger neatly through the finish.
Filey Bay contributes its Flagship Single Malt, at 46% ABV. Made entirely in Yorkshire from field to bottle, this single malt is matured in bourbon casks, producing a lighter, creamy style with notes of vanilla, peppery spice, apples, citrus zest and honey. Its coastal identity and easy-going fruit profile make it one of the most approachable whiskies in the selection.
Rounding out the list is The Heart Cut x Barley English Blended Malt, bottled at 46% ABV. Created by independent bottler The Heart Cut, this release combines single malts from five English distilleries: Copper Rivet, The English, Cotswolds, White Peak and Adnams. The blended malt delivers notes of strawberry jam, vanilla cream, cinnamon buns, fresh raspberries and orange blossom, offering a broad snapshot of the grain and cask styles currently shaping English whisky.
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A long-standing St Andrews golfing ritual has found a new expression, as Kingsbarns Distillery launches a limited-edition single cask whisky inspired by the famed ‘19th hole’. Developed by Wemyss Family Spirits, the family-owned business behind the distillery, The Dunvegan forms the second instalment in a golf-inspired series, and follows last year’s Caddies’ Dream release. Limited…
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The Whisky Exchange has been celebrating English Whisky Week with a curated line-up that captures the rapid evolution of England’s whisky scene, a category now spanning more than 60 producers from London to the Yorkshire coast.
The selection reflects just how broad English whisky has become, from bourbon-led single malts to cask-forward rye and blended malts. For those keen to explore beyond Scotland and Ireland, it’s a timely reminder that England’s distillers are carving out an identity of their own.
White Peak Wire Works Bourbon Barrel, £54.50
White Peak Distillery leads the line-up with Wire Works Bourbon Barrel, bottled at 53.4% ABV. Produced in Derbyshire’s Peak District, this single malt was matured exclusively in premium ex-bourbon barrels sourced from Heaven Hill. The cask choice keeps the distillery’s spirit character front and centre, resulting in a bright, expressive whisky with notes of vanilla, cheesecake, white chocolate, lemon curd, candied ginger and peaches. Named The Whisky Exchange’s Whisky of the Year 2026, it’s a great example of what English malt can do with straightforward bourbon maturation.
East London Liquor Co Single Rye Whisky, £79.95
From East London Liquor Co comes a single rye whisky, bottled at a punchy 62.1% ABV. This exclusive bottling was fermented using Belgian saison beer yeast and matured in first-fill oloroso sherry casks, a choice that gives it notable depth and spice. The nose opens with oatmeal raisin cookies, dried cherries and red liquorice, before moving into intense cereal notes. On the palate, treacle toffee, raw sugarcane, dark chocolate, espresso, roasted nuts and umeboshi plums build into a long, malty finish with chocolate-dipped coffee beans.
Cotswolds Signature Single Malt, £49.95
Cotswolds Distillery continues to be a key reference point for the category, and its Signature Single Malt remains one of the most recognisable English expressions. Bottled at 46% ABV, it uses locally grown floor-malted barley and is matured in a combination of STR ex-red wine casks and ex-bourbon barrels. The result is sweet and fruit-led, with notes of honey, Seville orange, marmalade and dark red fruits, all of which linger neatly through the finish.
Filey Bay Flagship Single Malt, £55.75
Filey Bay contributes its Flagship Single Malt, at 46% ABV. Made entirely in Yorkshire from field to bottle, this single malt is matured in bourbon casks, producing a lighter, creamy style with notes of vanilla, peppery spice, apples, citrus zest and honey. Its coastal identity and easy-going fruit profile make it one of the most approachable whiskies in the selection.
The Heart Cut x Barley English Blended Malt, £44.95
Rounding out the list is The Heart Cut x Barley English Blended Malt, bottled at 46% ABV.
Created by independent bottler The Heart Cut, this release combines single malts from five English distilleries: Copper Rivet, The English, Cotswolds, White Peak and Adnams.
The blended malt delivers notes of strawberry jam, vanilla cream, cinnamon buns, fresh raspberries and orange blossom, offering a broad snapshot of the grain and cask styles currently shaping English whisky.
Mexican spirits culture celebrated as Tequila & Mezcal Show returns to London
Smoky Mezcals, regional Raicillas and crisp Tequilas return to London’s South Bank for the second annual Tequila & Mezcal Show. Last year, more than 600 agave enthusiasts brought the buzz, and this year promises to be even more exciting, with over 250 spirits from across Mexico gracing Glazier’s Hall. Running for two sessions on Friday…
Kingsbarns Distillery launches limited edition single malt inspired by St Andrews 19th hole
A long-standing St Andrews golfing ritual has found a new expression, as Kingsbarns Distillery launches a limited-edition single cask whisky inspired by the famed ‘19th hole’. Developed by Wemyss Family Spirits, the family-owned business behind the distillery, The Dunvegan forms the second instalment in a golf-inspired series, and follows last year’s Caddies’ Dream release. Limited…
Hackstons acquires rare collection of Unicorn whiskies from Van Winkle, Weller and Buffalo Trace
Drinks retailer Hackstons has acquired a collection of exceptionally rare American whiskies, bringing together some of the most elusive bourbons and rye whiskeys currently circulating within the global secondary spirits market. The Knightsbridge-based specialist described the acquisition as a “once in a lifetime” grouping of so-called unicorn bottles, with the line-up featuring highly allocated expressions…
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