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Four bottles of English whiskies in a row

Best English whiskies to try 2025

Published: August 6, 2025 at 9:55 AM

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This category has blossomed in recent years and there’s plenty to explore, from fruity single malts to toffee-tinged grain whiskies

Looking for English whisky to buy? Want to find the best English whisky distilleries? Find out all there is to know about English whisky, then check out our introduction to bourbon. Looking for something sweet to sip after dinner? Check out the best whisky liqueurs.

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Scottish whisky and Irish whiskey have been popular for many years, but it's time for English malts and single grains to shine. Here are of the best English whiskies to watch out for, whether you're looking for a crowd-pleasing tipple to take to party, a warming winter whisky or a luxury bottle to sip and savour. All have been tested by our expert drinks writer and editorial team - here are the top picks.

Best English whiskies to try at a glance

Best English whiskies to try 2025

The Lakes Distillery Signature single malt whisky

The Lakes Distillery single malt

Best sherry-led English whisky

After a series of limited-edition releases this is the first permanent single malt from The Lakes Distillery. It’s been matured in European and American oak PX and oloroso sherry casks, which adds luscious complexity and depth to the whisky, with opulent oak notes on the nose and palate along with heaps of dried fruits and baking spice. A proper treat to sip.

Available from:
Selfridges (£89.99)
Master of Malt (£85)

The Heart Cut whiskies

The Heart Cut

Best for new discoveries

New, independent London bottler The Heart Cut produces limited runs of one-off bottlings of selected single-cask and small-batch whiskies. The #6 Cotswolds Distillery bottle has the aroma of banana cake batter and tastes sweet without being too sugary, giving way to a slightly salted, dry finish (£89.50/50cl). We also tried #7 Westward Distillery, which has complex bitterness and hints of orange and passion fruit (£84/50cl). There’s also the light but full and smoke-loaded #1 Stauning Distillery (£68.50/50cl).

Available from:
The Heart Cut (from £57)

Cotswolds Distillery Harvest Series Golden Wold single malt

Cotswolds Golden Wold Single Malt

Best luxury English whisky

A blend of red wine, bourbon and peated casks, this is lush and mellow, a proper treat to sip.

Available from:
The Whisky Exchange (£94.95)

Adnams triple malt whisky

Adnams triple malt whisky

Best after-dinner whisky

Made with three different grains – wheat, barley and oats – this full-bodied whisky has an almost dessert-like character, with appealing baking spice, chocolate and coconut notes. Perfect for a post-dinner dram.

Available from:
Ocado (£45)
Master of Malt (£42)

Cotswolds single malt whisky

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Cotswolds Single Malt

Best crowd-pleasing English whisky

An acclaimed award winner with appealing butterscotch aromas, marmalade-like notes and a lovely rounded texture. Gift to a loved one for maximum brownie points.

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Weetwood The Cheshire single malt

The Cheshire Single Malt

Best limited-edition English whisky

An appealingly easy-drinking, fruity whisky from Cheshire, with vanilla, baking spice and a gentle burn.

Available from:
Master of Malt (£50.62)

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